You can receive a non-taxable reimbursement of up to $10,000 for eligible adoption expenses.
ADOPTION ASSISTANCE
How Adoption Assistance Works
Here’s an overview of the Adoption Assistance Program. The details can be found here.
Who is eligible?
You, if you are a regular full-time employee working 30 or more hours per week
Who can I adopt?
- A child under age 18 (who is not your stepchild)
- A person who is physically or mentally unable to care for his or herself
How much can I receive?
- Up to $10,000 per adoption, tax free
- Up to two adoptions
What expenses are eligible for reimbursement?
- Application fees
- Home suitability studies
- Agency and placement fees
- Legal fees and court costs
- Immigration, immunization and translation fees
- Transportation, meals and lodging
- Parent, child and family adoption counseling
Must I be employed by Hess to be reimbursed?
- Yes. In order for expenses to be eligible for reimbursement, they must be incurred while you are employed by Hess
- If you leave Hess, any eligible expenses incurred but not reimbursed prior to your last day at work are not eligible for reimbursement
Where can I get a reimbursement form?
Click here for the reimbursement form. If you have any questions, call myHR at 1-713-496-7600.
