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Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation is a benefit available to all employees who work for the university.

Job-related injuries or illnesses should be reported to the supervisor as soon as possible regardless of the severity.  The supervisor will complete an accident claim form and submit the claim form to the Workers Compensation Coordinator.

Panel of Physicians:

  • Employees will be offered a panel of physicians to choose from.
  • Employees must use one of the physicians from the panel to ensure maximum benefits upon claim approval.

In the case of an emergency, employees should report to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. The physician chosen from the panel will coordinate follow-up care.

Time away from work:

  • Time missed from work must be ordered by the chosen panel physician in order to be approved under Workers Compensation.
  • There is no interruption in an employee's regular pay if leave is available.
  • The first seven calendar days are a waiting period and are submitted through the leave system.  On the 8th day, workers compensation will begin to reimburse the university on approved claims.
  • After 21 calendar days, the first seven days of leave will be reimbursed as described by the Virginia Workers Compensation Act.

Restricted Duty/Workers Compensation
When possible, JMU will provide altered or restricted duty when prescribed by a Panel Physician for a maximum of up to 90 days.

For further information contact Becky Sanford, Workers Compensation Coordinator, at (540) 568-2358, sanforrj@jmu.edu or visit the Workers Compensation website for forms and more information.

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