You are eligible to participate in the programme if you are a regular Adobe employee, which includes 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, dependant parents or children are also eligible.

You can be reimbursed up to ₹48,900. 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.

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.

The following is a complete list of products and services that are eligible for the wellbeing reimbursement programme. Adobe may update this list at any time. Read the India Wellbeing Reimbursement Programme FAQs [PDF] for more information.

• Pet care (non-medical and non-food expenses): Pet grooming, pet training, pet-sitting, pet exercise or movement classes, pet toys, pet adoption fees
• Emergency preparedness (non-medical and non-food expenses): Fire extinguisher, flashlight, CPR classes, gloves, batteries
• Financial planning services: Financial coaching, tax preparation software or services, tax consultations, budgeting apps
• Memberships and passes: Gym membership, sports registration fees, initiation fees, sports club fees, bicycle rental, tennis or swim clubs (or similar), rock climbing, ski lift tickets, race fees, sports tournament fees, hiking trail fees
• Fitness trackers: Apple watch, Fitbit, Pedometer, Vivofit, other similar wearables
• Fitness and sports equipment (no clothing): Shoes (for any sport), treadmill or exercise machine, boards (snow, skate, surf), skis, bicycles, rackets, golf clubs, yoga mats, helmets, trekking poles, hiking rucksack, cricket stumps, hydration packs, skates, boxing gloves, skipping rope, weights, balls (for any sport), swim fins, shuttlecocks, table tennis robots
• Wellbeing training and coaching: Nutrition coach, financial coach, fitness coach, personal training fees, other similar trainer or coach
• Wellbeing classes and lessons: Yoga, Pilates, nutritional classes, weight management, financial wellbeing, skydiving, martial arts, kickboxing, dance, music, golf, swim, aerobics, Zumba, spin, mediation, art, photography, pottery, knitting, exercise programs, CrossFit, mental wellness classes, cooking classes, other similar classes that support mental, physical or financial wellbeing
• Learning tools, books, apps and subscriptions (excluding those covered by the Learning Fund): School supplies for kids, books (non-academic), learning apps, language apps, learning subscriptions, audio books and subscriptions, Kindles (no iPads or multi-use technology)
• Wellbeing apps, subscriptions and games: Music, WiiFit, health or exercise apps, mediation, board games, table tennis, billiards or pool table, dart board or darts, foosball table, other similar apps, subscriptions or games that do not include medical care or food and support mental, physical or financial wellbeing
• Musical instruments: Piano, guitar, guitar picks, violin, drums, drumsticks, other similar musical instruments
• Massage (non-medical massages): Ayurvedic, Swedish, or aromatherapy massage; foam roller, hand or foot massager, massage pads, other similar massage types
• Extracurricular activities (excluding vacation and travel costs): Bowling, rock climbing, winter sports, horseback riding, bungee jumping, paragliding, parasailing, river rafting, zip line, sea walking, snorkeling, biking, giant swing, gymnastics, dancing, team sports, art, photography, skydiving, kayaking, canoeing
• Water purifiers, air purifiers, humidifiers and masks: Air purifier, water purifier, humidifier, UV sanitizers, face shields, masks
• Art and hobby supplies: Pottery, painting, drawing, crafts, photography, wood working, calligraphy, scrapbooking, sewing, embroidery, gardening, hiking, origami, knitting, crochet
• Vaccines: Influenza or COVID-19 vaccination jabs
• Approved tests related to COVID-19: Negative COVID-19 test, seasonal influenza, RT-PCR, chest CT (tomography) for COVID-19 diagnosis; medical expenses (e.g., medications, doctor’s visits, blood panels, etc.) not defined under “Vaccines” or “Approved tests” are not eligible for reimbursement

Important! Claims are subject to audit and must adhere to guidelines outlined in the policy. Falsifying expenses or claims results in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Follow these steps to file a claim through My Adobe Benefits:

1. Log in to My Adobe Benefits.
2. Select Reimbursements.
3. Select Make a Claim and benefit period (year).
4. For Type of Claim, select Wellness Reimbursement.
5. Upload and attach scanned receipts.
6. Complete the required fields, and select Next/Submit. 

Reimbursement will be issued through Payroll after you submit all receipts and your claim is approved. Claims submitted by the last Tuesday of the month, and completely approved before the 5th of the subsequent month, are paid in the same month’s payroll cycle. Otherwise reimbursement will be paid in the following month’s 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 30 December of the current calendar year. You may file for reimbursement of paid expenses after 30 December, but they will be reimbursed against the next calendar year’s benefit.