Skip navigation, view page content

The Ohio State University

www.osu.edu

  1. Help
  2. Campus map
  3. Find people
  4. Webmail
  5. Search Ohio State

Office of Human Resources Benefits

Health Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Benefits

Life Insurance Benefits

Education Benefits

Disability Benefits

Paid/Unpaid Time Off

Additional Benefits

GA-Student Employee Benefits
Customer Service
Benefits Home

Adoption Assistance

Are you planning to adopt a child? The university provides reimbursement for some of the costs involved in adopting. Reimburses up to $4000 per child for eligible adoption-related expenses upon placement of a minor child in the home. There are no premium rates for the employee to pay.

If you are unsure whether or not you are eligible for this benefit, go to Benefit Eligibility.

 

Are my dependents, spouse, or partner eligible for this benefit?

This benefit is available for eligible Ohio State employees only.

 

How/when can I sign up?

You are automatically eligible for this benefit if you are eligible to enroll in a university-sponsored medical plan.

 

Will this affect my taxes?

Adoption benefits may carry tax implications - consult your tax advisor.

When can I change my benefit elections?

You are automatically eligible for this benefit - there are no elections to make.

 

Have there been any recent changes to this benefit?
No.

What would cause this benefit coverage to end?

This benefit would end if the employee transfers to a non-benefit-eligible position, or leaves university employment.

What happens to this benefit when I leave OSU?

Benefit coverage ends when employment with the university ends.
 

Who do I call for more information about this benefit?

Office of Human Resources Customer Service Center (enrollment and eligibility verification, forms, plan booklets)

Publications and Forms

Find Adoption Assistance publications on the "Publications" page and related forms on the "Forms" Web page.

 

This information is intended to be a summary of plan provisions. For additional information, refer to plan booklets available online and through the Office of Human Resources Customer Service Center.

 
Life Events
The Life Event Web site provides you with information to consider when major life changes like retirement, marriage, or termination of employment occur. Each page lists your options, tells you who to consult with questions, links you to forms and publications, describes how to make changes to your benefits, and more.

 
BENEFITS