In the event that you (and/or your spouse/partner) leave or retire from Adobe, here is what you need to know about your benefits. Note: All benefits not listed below will automatically end on your termination date. For additional information on how your leaving Adobe will impact your benefits, view the 2024 Exiting Employee Information [PDF] document.
Health and welfare plans
Medical, dental & vision
When you leave Adobe, your medical, dental and vision coverage (if enrolled) will terminate the last day of the month in which your employment ends. However, you and your dependents may be eligible to continue your health care coverage under COBRA for up to 18 months (or more, depending on the circumstances). View the 2024 COBRA rates [PDF] or 2025 COBRA rates [PDF].
You will receive a COBRA packet from bswift approximately 14 business days after your coverage terminates. Go to the Adobe benefits enrollment site to initiate COBRA to continue your health and welfare benefits. To access the site for the first time, please use your Employee ID and the last four digits of your Social Security number as your username and password. If you are unable to log in, contact the Adobe Benefits Support Team at 855-898-4218.
All funds in your Health Savings Account (HSA) are yours to keep. You may maintain the account and continue contributing and/or use the funds for qualified medical expenses.
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Your FSA coverage (if enrolled) will terminate on your last day of employment. You may continue contributing to your FSA on an after-tax basis under COBRA.
If you continue to contribute to your FSA account, you can submit receipts/claim forms for claims incurred until you discontinue your contributions. You also may use your FlexDirect card and receive reimbursement for eligible expenses, up to the balances in your account.
Go to tri-ad.com (SSO) or call 855-482-3623 for information about your FSA and to submit claims.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Your FSA coverage (if enrolled) will terminate on your last day of employment. Although you may no longer contribute to your FSA after you leave Adobe, you can still submit receipts/claim forms for eligible expenses, up to the balances in your account for claims incurred prior to your termination date.
Go to tri-ad.com (SSO) or call 855-482-3623 for information about your FSA and to submit claims.
Life insurance
Your life insurance will terminate at the end of the month following your last day of employment. You may be eligible to continue your and/or your dependents’ life insurance coverage under the plan’s portability or conversion options.
To find out more about your options for life insurance portability/conversion, look for an information packet from Lincoln Financial Group in your home mailbox within two weeks after you leave Adobe.
Financial benefits
401(k) plan
You will need to decide how to handle your 401(k) plan account balance when you leave the company.
Here are your options:
- If you have a vested balance of more than $1,000, you can opt to leave your savings in the Adobe 401(k) Plan
- Receive a lump sum cash distribution (state and federal taxes and penalties apply)
- Roll over your balance into another employer's retirement plan or an IRA
Go to Vanguard to learn more and make changes to your 401(k) account.
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) and restricted stock units (RSUs)
Your participation in these plans will end on your last day of employment.
Any ESPP contributions you have made during the current offering period will be refunded to you in your last paycheck.
If you have received RSUs or any other stock grants, be sure to review the provisions regarding the Equity Incentive Program in the event of an employment status change.
Go to E*TRADE to learn more about your options for any of your stock within E*TRADE account.
My Secure Advantage
Adobe’s financial wellbeing benefit through My Secure Advantage (MSA), includes confidential, one-on-one consultations with an experienced, unbiased, certified financial professional. With your exit from Adobe, your Money Coach consultations [PDF] will no longer be covered. You are able to set up your own account and still get guidance on topics like budgeting, debt and credit, growing your family, auto expenses, and estate planning.
Schedule your consultation online by visiting adobe.mysecureadvantage.com or by calling My Secure Advantage at 888-724-2326.
Deferred compensation plan
If you participate in the deferred compensation plan (DCP) and leave Adobe, your account balance will move into pay status, and your taxable distribution(s) will begin the month following your employment end date. If you are a key employee, there will be a six-month regulatory delay between your employment end date and the initial distribution date.
Call Nolan Financial at 877-230-2432 or email adobe@nolanfinancial.com for assistance.
Other benefits
Time off
If you are a non-exempt employee, your final paycheck will reflect the cash value of any accrued PTO until your last day of service. Non-exempt hourly employees are those who are required to complete a timesheet.
Sabbatical
If you are eligible to take sabbatical, this amount will be paid out on your last paycheck.
529 education savings plan
You may continue participating in this plan by making at least the minimum $50 monthly contribution to the account. Go to Vanguard's College Savings site to enroll or make changes at any time or go to your plan’s website.
Group legal plan
Your group legal coverage (if enrolled) will terminate the last day of the month in which your employment.
Contact MetLife, Adobe's group legal provider, at members.legalplans.com or by calling 800-621-6400 for your continuation options and look for an information packet in your home mailbox.