Participate & Explore Anytime
Abbott Discounts
Save money on Similac products if you choose formula for your child; visit the Abbott Store or call 800-258-7677.
Adoption Assistance
Contact the myHR Service Center at 877-228-4707 or email hrservicecenter@abbott.com for details on Adoption Assistance benefits.
Childcare Services
Take advantage of discounted fees and preferred placement with national and regional childcare providers through Care.com.
Childcare Centers – Lake County, IL
For employees who work in/near Lake County, IL, explore your childcare options through Early Discoveries for convenient and regular and backup care.
Discounts
Check out discounts available through PerkSpot.
Household Support
Make life easier with access to providers for housecleaning or other personal services.
Mental Health and Work-Life Support
Connect with dedicated clinical experts, six free therapy sessions per year, work-life services, parenting coaching, digital well-being tools and more through Spring Health.
Special Needs
If your child has special needs, access tools and resources through Care.com.
Time Off
Review Abbott policies for Short-Term Medical Leave (STD), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Action Required
FSA
Enroll in or make changes to your Dependent Care FSA to save tax-free on childcare expenses; you’ll need to enroll within 31 days of the birth or adoption. For 2025 benefits enrollment, enroll online or call the Abbott Benefits Center at 844-306-9222. For 2026 benefits enrollment, enroll online or call Abbott Health Benefits at 844-306-9222.
Health Coverage
Make changes to your Abbott health benefits if desired, such as adding a new dependent, within 31 days. For 2025 benefits enrollment, enroll online or call the Abbott Benefits Center at 844-306-9222. For 2026 benefits enrollment, enroll online or call Abbott Health Benefits at 844-306-9222.
HSA
Enroll in or make changes to your HSA to save tax-free on health care expenses; you can make changes at any time.
Life Insurance
Enroll your child in dependent life insurance, if desired, within 31 days. For 2025 benefits enrollment, enroll online or call the Abbott Benefits Center at 844-306-9222. For 2026 benefits enrollment, enroll online or call Abbott Health Benefits at 844-306-9222.
Time Off
Check out the Expectant Parent Checklist to keep track of important action items.
