Worker's Compensation
About Us
The Johns Hopkins Workers Compensation Program (JHWCP), provides claims payment, adjudication, case management and loss control services for Hopkins’ employees who are injured in the course of their employment. The Johns Hopkins self-insured workers’ compensation program was established in 1969 to provide integrated claims management services for both the Johns Hopkins Health System and University.
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- Pays workers’ compensation claims.
- Adjusts workers’ compensation cases.
- Arranges for legal defense of workers’ compensation claims.
- Performs all administrative responses and filings for Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission and DC Office of Workers’ Compensation.
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What is Workers' Compensation?
Workers' Compensation insurance is a program established by State law which all employers having one or more employees, full or part-time, are required to have for the benefit of their employees. It is a no-fault system under which injured employees receive benefits in connection with compensable work-related injuries or occupational illness. The Workers' Compensation Commission is the State Arbitration Board that ensures employees are given fair treatment in the event of a work-related accident or illness. For an injury to be considered compensable under workers' compensation, the injury must "arise out of and in the course of employment."
Who pays for Workers' Compensation?
Workers' Compensation is paid entirely by Johns Hopkins. No payroll deductions are taken out of employees' paychecks. If your claim is found to be compensable your weekly benefits and all medical bills will be paid directly by Johns Hopkins.
What happens if I get hurt at work?
If you sustain a non-emergency, work-related illness or injury, please notify your immediate supervisor and then contact your local Occupational Health. Occupational Health will determine how to best meet your needs and assist in a full recovery. If a work-related illness or injury results in an emergency, employees should activate the appropriate emergency plan for their location.
Can I choose any medical provider for an on-the-job injury?
Yes, if the injury is compensable and the medical provider is willing to accept workers’ compensation; however, the Johns Hopkins reserves the right to refer you to a physician of choice and to determines return to work status.
What happens if I cannot find a medical provider in the area to provide medical treatment?
Call your adjuster or nurse case manager for suggestions for medical providers in their area.
What happen if my medical office is asking for insurance information or authorization?
Give your medical provider the following necessary information to process bills or have them call us.
Workers' Compensation Insurance name and address:
Johns Hopkins Workers’ Compensation
Location: 2024 East Monument Street, Suite 1-300
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone: 410-955-4800
Fax: 410-614-2995Can I use my PTO while I am not able to work because of my work-related injury?
You can use PTO for 1st three days that you have missed of work. After that JHWCP picks up on 4th day going forward. This benefit is called Temporary Total Disability (TTD). In Maryland, the waiting period for workers' compensation (WC) is three days if the disability lasts 14 days or less. This means that the employee will not receive compensation for the first three days of the disability.
What are Temporary Total Benefits?
Temporary Total Disability (TTD) is monetary compensation for time lost from a work-related injury. TTD is paid at the rate of two-thirds (⅔) of your wage based on the 14 weeks of wages before the injury date, not to exceed the State’s maximum average weekly wage. TTD provides compensation to the temporarily disabled employee until the physician states they may return to work or reach maximum medical improvement (MMI). This money is not taxed income.
Will my payment for from JHWCP be directed deposit like my regular check?
No, we do not have direct deposit at this time for TTD compensation. You will be mailed a check weekly via US mail.
Do I need to apply for leave if I am not able to return to work related to work injury?
Yes, you need to apply for a leave by contacting Sedgwick.
What do I do if I get a bill?
Call your adjuster to help you with any bills related to your worker related injury.
What number do I call if I have any questions or need advice?
Call us at 410-955-4800 during our business hours.
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Johns Hopkins Worker's Compensation
2024 East Monument Street, Suite 1-300
Baltimore, MD 21205Phone: 410-955-4800
Fax: 410-614-2995Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7am-4:30pm (excluding Holidays)
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- Sharon Soistman - Workers’ Compensation Manager
- Alicia Walker - Lead Claims Adjuster
- Tina Coleman - Claims Adjuster
- Teshima Davis - Claims Adjuster
- Chanell Whitfield - Claims Adjuster
- Stephanie Bracey - Medical Case Manager
Nurse Case Management
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Our goal at Johns Hopkins Institutions is to provide quality care, specialty referral, facilitated recovery and return to gainful employment for employees sustaining work-related injuries. The Nurse Case Manager utilizes medical management guidelines and works collaboratively with a preferred provider network and multidisciplinary management team to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, evaluate and modify a plan of care and/or services to effect positive outcomes.
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- Provide quality care and specialty referral in accordance with medical management guidelines.
- Facilitate return to work.
- Reduce workers' compensation costs.
- Reduce occupational injuries and illnesses.
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Nurse Case Managers
Johns Hopkins Worker's Compensation
2024 East Monument Street, Suite 1-300
Baltimore, MD 21205Office: 410-955-7595
Fax: 410-614-2995
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Stephanie Bracey, RN,CCM