For a complete description, see the plan document for the Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Plan and the University's Family nad Medical Leave Policy . These documents are available from the Employee Assistanc Program Office, and will control if inconsistent in any way with this summary. If both parents are SU employees, only one employee can utilize the benefit. Temporary employees, leased employees and independent contractors are not eligible. Adoptee Adopted children to be considered for this benefit must be under the age of 18 and may not be a relative or biologically related to the employee, or the employee's spouse or domestic partner.
Most expenses directly related to the adoption are reimbursable.
Medical expenses of the birth mother, the child or both - if they are not covered by a medical insurance plan. Transportation and lodging to obtain physical custody of the adoptive child. Immigration, immunization and translation fees. Other legitimate expenses will be considered only if they are consistent with reasonable and customary costs associated with adoption. Expenses for the legal adoption of stepchildren, biological children or grandchildren of the eligible employee or the employee's spouse or domestic partner.