Employee Assistance Fund

Eligibility: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals employees (full-time, part-time, and per diem)

Geographic Scope: West Virginia, US (WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals employees only)

Purpose: Provides financial assistance to employees who have experienced a qualifying event or severe financial issues

Qualifying Events

• House fire or flooding
• Untimely death in the family
• Need to escape a dangerous living condition
• Severe financial issues (past due bills, eviction notice, utility termination notice)

Award Details

• Maximum Amount: Up to $1,000 per calendar year
• Application Frequency: Applicants may apply for the full amount one time or apply multiple times during the year, totaling up to $1,000 maximum
• Funding Source: Employee donations through the Employee Giving Program
• Administration: Managed by the Human Resources Department

Contact Information:

• Human Resources: (304) 766-5660
• Foundation: (304) 766-4340 or THOMFoundation@wvumedicine.org

How to Apply

1. Obtain Application Form: Request the Employee Assistance Application from Human Resources
2. Complete Application: Fill out the Employee Assistance Application form
3. Gather Supporting Documents: Include documentation for your qualifying event, such as:
   • House fire or flood: photos of damaged residence
   • Untimely death in the family: copy of obituary
   • Severe financial issues: past due bills, notice of eviction, notice of termination of utility services
4. Submit Application: Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Human Resources (HR) department
5. Review Process: A committee will review your application and supporting documents
6. Notification: An HR representative will notify you via phone if your application has been approved

Required Materials

• Employee Assistance Application form
• Supporting documentation relevant to your qualifying event

Contact for Applications:

• Human Resources: (304) 766-5660