Adoption Benefits. Eligible faculty members and librarians are entitled to adoption benefits which include financial assistance and adoption leave. Eligibility Faculty members and librarians of NMC are eligible for adoption benefits based on their appointment percent after successfully completing at least on year of employment. If both adopting parents are NMC employees, only one employee can utilize the benefit. Adopted children must be under 18 and may be biologically related to either parent to be considered for this benefit. Financial Reimbursement Eligible adoption-related expenses may be reimbursed to a maximum of $4,000 per child. These include: agency and placement fees, legal fees and court costs, medical expenses of the birth mother, medical expenses of the child prior to adoption, temporary xxxxxx care costs, immigration, immunization and translation fees, transportation and lodging expenses. Expenses not eligible include voluntary donations or contributions and other costs the faculty member or librarian is not legally required to pay. Adoption benefit reimbursements are considered taxable income.
Adoption Benefits. Eligible faculty chairs are entitled to adoption benefits which include financial assistance and adoption leave. Eligibility Faculty chairs ofNMC are eligible for adoption benefits based on their appointment percent after successfully completing at least on year ofemployment. Ifboth adopting parents are NMC employees, only one employee can utilize the benefit. Adopted children must be under 18 and may be biologically related to either parent to be considered for this benefit. Financial Reimbursement Eligible adoption-related expenses may be reimbursed to a maximum of$4,000 per child. These include: agency and placement fees, legal fees and court costs, medical expenses ofthe birth mother, medical expenses ofthe child prior to adoption, temporary xxxxxx care costs, immigration, immunization and translation fees, transportation and lodging expenses. Expenses not eligible include voluntary donations or contributions and other costs the faculty chair is not legally required to pay. Adoption benefit reimbursements are considered taxable mcome.
Adoption Benefits. Eligible faculty members are entitled to adoption benefits which include financial assistance and adoption leave. Eligibility Faculty members of NMC are eligible for adoption benefits based on their appointment percent after successfully completing at least on year of employment. If both adopting parents are NMC employees, only one employee can utilize the benefit. Adopted children must be under 18 and may be biologically related to either parent to be considered for this benefit. Financial Reimbursement Eligible adoption-related expenses may be reimbursed to a maximum of $4,000 per child. These include: agency and placement fees, legal fees and court costs, medical expenses of the birth mother, medical expenses of the child prior to adoption, temporary xxxxxx care costs, immigration, immunization and translation fees, transportation and lodging expenses. Expenses not eligible include voluntary donations or contributions and other costs the faculty member is not legally required to pay. Adoption benefit reimbursements are considered taxable income. Procedure for Reimbursement Upon legal custody or finalization of adoption, whichever occurs first, the faculty member should complete the Adoption Assistance Claim Form, which can be obtained from the Human Resources department. Itemized receipts for expenses incurred must be attached for documentation. Adoption Leave of Absence Leave is available to faculty members who adopt. The adoption leave period will run concurrently with Family Medical Leave (FMLA) whenever a faculty member is eligible for FMLA. NMC recognizes that the adoption process may require time off from work for mandated home studies or travel to a foreign country. Faculty member should request FMLA leave 30 days in advance or as soon as practical. Accrued sick leave may be used in accordance with the Family Care Leave Article 40. Child care leave for a period up to 12 months may be granted to faculty member after the adoption of a child. Refer to procedure D-726.0 I for details. Coordination with other Benefits At the time of legal custody, an adopted child may be added to the faculty member's medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and optional life insurance policy, subject to the requirements of the carriers. Any additions to your benefits plan must occur within 31 days of court order. Contact Human Resources to request the changes and provide a copy of the adoption agreement in order to enroll.
Adoption Benefits
