We want to help you and your family boost your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. To support you in this effort, we will reimburse you up to Can$852 in 2024 for eligible services and activities that directly relate to these three wellbeing pillars. Don’t get stuck in the same old routine. Try a new program on us!
Who’s eligible
You are eligible to participate in the program if you are a regular Adobe employee or an intern. Regular employees include part-time employees who work the minimum hours required to be eligible for benefits. To be reimbursed, you must be employed by Adobe when you incur the eligible expenses and when you request reimbursement.
Expenses incurred by your spouse, domestic partner, or children are also eligible.
Benefit amount
You can be reimbursed up to Can$852 in 2024. This amount is considered taxable income for employees unless not required by local tax rules.
Benefit amounts vary by country, but are established based on US$600 with consideration for local currency exchange rates and market practices. For new employees, the annual wellbeing reimbursement amount will be prorated based on your start date. Interns may also receive a prorated amount.
The wellbeing reimbursement benefit does not roll over to the following year. You forfeit any amount you do not use by the end of the year.
What’s covered
Use your best judgment in determining what to submit through the wellbeing reimbursement program. First, ask yourself:
- Does this item or service enable me, my immediate family, or my pets to engage in activities that benefit our physical, mental, or financial wellbeing?
- If my manager had to approve this item, would they agree that it supports my wellbeing?
- Is this item on the “Not Eligible” list?
- Is this item already covered by another benefit? (Learning Fund, medical coverage, etc.)
For more guidance, review the following lists of examples.
Examples of eligible items
Examples of eligible items
This list is not exhaustive, so if an item or service you are interested in is not specifically mentioned, determine if it is similar to something on the list.
- Pet care (new in 2024): Grooming, training, pet sitting, exercise classes, toys (excludes medical and food-related expenses)
- Financial planning services (new in 2024): Financial advisors, tax preparation services, tax consultations
- Emergency preparedness (new in 2024): Fire extinguishers, flashlights, thermal blankets, power generators (excludes medical and food-related expenses)
- Memberships and passes: Gym membership, initiation fees, registration fees, health centre fees, bike share, tennis, swim clubs, rock climbing, ski lift tickets, skate park, tournament fees, national park pass
You can submit the cost for a multiple-year gym membership for reimbursement over multiple years. - Fitness trackers: Apple iWatch, Fitbit, Garmin vívofit, or similar wearable; health apps
- Fitness and sports equipment: Shoes (for any sport), treadmill, snowboard, skis, bicycle, tennis racket, golf clubs, yoga mat, helmet, skates, hula hoop; equipment for swimming, football, soccer, baseball
- Wellbeing training and coaching: Financial coaching, personal training, nutrition coaching
- Wellbeing classes/lessons: Yoga, aerobics, Zumba, Pilates, spin, martial arts, financial wellbeing classes, meditation, kickboxing, dance, nutritional or dietician classes from wellness experts, weight management, JumpstartMD, karate, tae kwon do, music, archery, boxing, cricket, CrossFit, horseback riding, ice skating, mental wellness classes
- Learning tools, apps and subscriptions: School supplies for kids, books, learning apps (excluding those covered by the Learning Fund)
- Wellbeing apps, subscriptions and games: Music apps, meditation subscriptions, budgeting apps, Peloton subscription
- Musical instruments: guitar, piano, violin, drums
- Massage
- Purifiers, humidifiers, and masks: Water purifiers, air purifiers, and masks
- Art and hobby supplies: Pottery, painting, hiking, knitting, craft supplies
- Extracurricular activities: Bowling, scuba diving, rock climbing, skiing, horseback riding
- Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations: The annual flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccinations are the only vaccines covered under this policy. Flu and COVID-19 vaccine-related costs not covered 100% by health insurance are eligible.
- COVID-19 diagnostic testing: Molecular (RT_PCR) tests or antigen (rapid) tests not covered 100% by health insurance or other means are eligible.
Examples of items that are not eligible
Examples of items that are not eligible
This list is not exhaustive, so if an item or service you are interested in is not specifically mentioned, determine if it is similar to something on the list.
- Medical: Medical testing, appointments, supplies, equipment, physiotherapy, chiropractic, mental health therapy, medication, and other medical services. COVID-19 diagnostic testing for Adobe-related business (these are expensed through Cocur).
- Financial: Fees related to currency exchange, banks, credit cards, investing, trading accounts and similar. Trading, investing, gambling and cryptocurrencies. Payments made directly to an individual (no payments through Google Pay, Venmo, etc.) Purchases on corporate cards, gift cards, personal bills, home purchase expenses.
- Services: Legal services and associated fees, home improvement projects, vehicle care, services provided directly by an individual instead of a business, health spa treatments other than massage.
- Food and supplements: Vitamins, supplements, food (including meal kits)
- Travel: Flights, hotels, and other travel and vacation costs.
- Technology: Cell phones, tablets, iPads/Think Pads, video games and consoles not related to exercise, headphones, headsets.
- Other: Weapons, furniture (including ergonomic furniture), home appliances, exercise or sports attire (except fitness shoes), programs and classes covered under the Learning Fund.
How to claim your reimbursement
Follow these steps to file a claim through My Adobe Benefits:
- Log in to My Adobe Benefits.
- Select Reimbursements.
- Select Make a Claim and benefit period (year).
- For Type of Claim, select Wellness Reimbursement.
- Upload and attach scanned receipts.
- Complete the required fields, and select Next/Submit.
Reimbursement will be issued through Payroll after you submit all receipts and your claim is approved. If your claim is made prior to the payroll cutoff date, it will be paid in the upcoming payroll cycle. If the claim is made afterwards, it will be paid in the following pay cycle.
Note: Employees hired in December will need to email the Benefits Support Team at adobebenefits@darwin.com for assistance with submitting your current-year claims. Beginning in January, you will be able to submit claims via the My Adobe Benefits site.
Important notes
- Your receipt or proof of payment must show the date you paid and the eligible wellbeing activity or product.
- Handwritten receipts or receipts for cash payments are not acceptable.
- Items purchased outside your home country are eligible. Your receipt amount must be converted to local currency.
- If your qualifying item costs more than the reimbursement amount, you can submit your receipt and request reimbursement up to the allowed amount.
- If an item is cancelled or returned after you receive reimbursement, the funds can be applied to another eligible wellbeing item, or you must return the funds to Adobe.
Reimbursement claim deadline
You must submit your claim request and receipts by midnight local time on December 30 of the current calendar year. You may file for reimbursement of paid expenses after December 30, but they will be reimbursed against the next calendar year’s benefit.
Looking for another country?
If you need information about the wellbeing reimbursement program for a country that does not have a site on benefits.adobe.com, refer to the wellbeing reimbursement policy.
Adobe reserves the right to interpret plan rules, to make changes to the plan, or to withdraw from this plan at any time, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Contacts and resources
Adobe Benefits Support Team
Call 213-325-6437 from 9am to 6pm ET or email helpdeskamericas@darwin.com.