The AbbVie Employee Relief Program
The Abbvie Employee Relief Program provides short-term assistance as a one-time grant to cover unforeseen expenses related to.
» Disasters including natural disasters, government declared emergencies, or personal disasters such as a house fire.
» Financial hardships resulting from a sudden event that an employee could not be expected to have prepared for adequately through financial planning and budgeting, including:
» Illness
» Domestic violence situations requiring an immediate move
» An unexpected loss of income, due to spouse loss of job or illness
» Death (employee, spouse/partner, dependent or immediate family member)
» Accident
» Crime
» An unexpected loss of alimony or child support
Grant amounts are determined on an individual basis based on the nature of the event and related expenses. The maximum grant award will vary dependent upon the individual circumstances of the applicant, including expense type, requested expenses, location of the employee and the currency exchange rate. All grants are determined in USD and will be distributed to the employee in their local currency.
Grants to US associates from the AbbVie Employee Relief Program may not be considered income to the employee (employees should consult further with their tax preparer). Grants are provided as a gift and need not be repaid to AbbVie Employee Relief Program or E4E Relief.
How to Apply
Step 1 Click the apply button - Create an online account or log in (if you have already created an account) to access the application page, complete the application with the requested information.
Step 2 Submit your application - Complete the requested information and upload the required supporting document and submit for review.
Step 3 Breathe Easier - A grant specialist will review your application and contact you if more information is required.
Program Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be active, benefits eligible employees with a minimum of 20 scheduled work hours per week. Some restrictions may apply based on certain country specific guidelines or employment statuses. Assistance may only be provided toward expenses that are a result of the event, occurring on or after the applicant's hire date. Applications must be submitted within twelve months of the event's occurrence for assistance or within 45 days of the event for evacuation assistance related to a disaster.
Additionally, if you are a US employee requesting assistance with a personal hardship, with the exception of death and domestic violence events, income guidelines may apply. Please review the income criteria here.
The following expenses may qualify for assistance:
» Evacuation expenses related to a disaster
» Housing (mortgage/rent/relocation expenses)
» Utilities or other essential household expenses
» Contents (related to a loss)
» Insurance deductibles
» Food
» Clothing
» Some medical bills (not covered by insurance and for non-elective procedures)
» Transportation (payments, repairs, replacement)
» Funeral, travel, burial expenses
» Psychological counseling
» Childcare
The following expenses do not qualify for assistance:
» Lost compensation due to reduced hours or missed time from work
» Legal fees, garnishments or expenses associated with divorce or custody cases
» Credit card or personal loan debt
» Routine, on-going, long-term or elective medical procedures
» Insurance premiums or items covered by insurance policies
» Routine automobile/home repair or those due to deferred maintenance
» Tuition
What Happens Next?
Once your application is received you will receive a notification confirming your application has been submitted. If additional information is necessary to move forward you will receive an email outlining what documentation our team needs. Upon receipt of all supporting documentation a grant specialist will review and make a decision regarding your request. If approved, a grant distribution will be made based on your payment preference selected in the application. Check back daily to see the progress of your application as it moves through the review process.
Other Resources
For U.S. Legacy AbbVie employees please click here for more information. For U.S. Legacy Allergan employees please click here for more information.
For International employees please contact your local BHR for information on additional resources that may be available to you.
