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Direct Grant Enhancements for Medical LOA

In an ongoing effort to assist more associates through the Direct Grant program, The Homer Fund has expanded the list of the Direct Grant's qualifying expenses.

  • 1) WHO qualifies for this assistance?

    ONE-TIME assistance with Home Depot medical insurance premiums may be available to:

    1. Home Depot associates on an approved medical leave of absence from Home Depot for 30 days or more,


      AND

    2. Home Depot associates who cannot afford to pay the cost of maintaining their Home Depot medical coverage while on a medical leave

    All other existing criteria for a Direct Grant must be met (review guidelines HERE).

  • 2) WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NECESSARY TO APPLY?

    As with every Direct Grant, the associate in need must complete the Direct Grant Prep Pack, providing all relevant information based on the situation causing the hardship. In addition to the Direct Grant Prep Pack, the Home Depot associate must provide a current and unpaid copy of the detailed Home Depot insurance premium statement. Once all documentation has been compiled, the associate must partner with an authorized sponsor (ASDS, HR partner, or any salaried manager) to formally apply for Homer Fund assistance.

  • 3) HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS ASSISTANCE?

    If you are an associate in need, you may only apply through your ASDS, HR partner or any salaried manager (these people are called "sponsors"). However, there are documents you must first complete and prepare to provide to your sponsor. CLICK HERE to access the Direct Grant Prep Pack.

    Authorized sponsors must log into their personal Homer Fund account in order to access the applications. Remember that the associate in need CANNOT access the application without your help, so please be prepared to help the associate through the process. Contact The Homer Fund at Homer_Fund@homedepot.com for help with creating and accessing your personal account.

  • 4) WHO SHOULD I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?

    You may call (770) 384-2611 to speak with a Homer Fund representative. You may also email The Homer Fund at Homer_Fund@homedepot.com.