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Support for Child and Elder Care
Child Care Reimbursement

The Child Care Reimbursement Program provides reimbursement, separate from Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for care supplied by a state approved provider. Reimbursement is available for employees who spend at least $500 for regular, on-going, work-related child care for children under age fourteen. Federally taxable household income cannot exceed $50,000.

Additional Services:
  • Free child care resource and referral.
  • Parenting tip boards located throughout the state.

Elder Care Reimbursement

Reimbursement is available for employees for some of the costs for elder care for immediate family members aged sixty-two or older. Maximum reimbursement per household per year is $250.

Eligible services include: respite care, Lifeline, home modification, medical equipment rental, and transportation to medical appointments. Ineligible services include: nursing home care, medical bills, medications and hospital bills.

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:: EAP-Support for Work and Life Issues
:: Re-employment Rights
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:: Support for Child and Elder Care
:: Tuition Reimbursment
:: Higher Education Investment
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