OSU Increases Adoption Assistance Benefit for 2009

The Adoption Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for adoption-related expenses upon placement of a minor child in the employee's home. In 2009, the university will increase its reimbursement amount from $4,000 to $5,000 per adopted child.

Adoptions eligible for the benefit should meet the following criteria:

• Adopted children must be under 18 years of age.

• Adopted children may or may not be biologically related to either parent.

• Adoptions are made through public, private, domestic, international, and independent means.

Looks like if you adopt your own step-child, you can get $5,000.