Benefits & Worklife
Bright Horizons family & caregiving benefits for 2025
You receive up to 10 days of backup care each year that is subsidized based on your salary. Meet your new provider of backup care and enhanced family supports, Bright Horizons.
JHEAP is here to support you
Personal, national, and global challenges might be affecting you. You are not alone, because you have JHEAP. Reach out for confidential counseling, to request financial or legal assistance, or supervisors can ask for a Management Consultation by calling 888-978-1262 anytime, any day.
Your benefits go far beyond health insurance and paid time off – and far beyond the workplace.
From health insurance to wellness programs to tuition assistance and more, our offerings are designed to help faculty and staff pursue productive and fulfilling professional and personal lives. Explore the links below for the most common benefits-related actions.
Learn More About Your Benefits:
Health & Life
Get the details on our extensive offerings of health and life insurance options for you and your family.
Retirement Savings & Planning
Whether you’re just entering the workforce, about to retire, or already enjoying your post-work years, JHU has a variety of plans and programs to help.
Time Off
View our holiday calendar, learn how sick and vacation days accrue, and get the details on our leave for new parents.
Family and Caregiving Programs
Check out our family-focused programs—from adoption assistance, to help finding and paying for child care and elder care, and more.
Well-Being Programs
Sign up for a Zumba class, or get help quitting smoking or losing weight. We can even help you boost your financial health.
Employee Assistance Program
Helps you through all of life’s moments—from the most mundane to the most challenging.
Tuition Assistance
Learn more about tuition grants, reimbursement, and remission, which can help you—and your family—realize your dreams.
Live Near Your Work
Thinking of buying a home in Baltimore City? Get a grant to help with your down payment and closing costs.
Workshops & Webinars
Schedule a workshop or webinar for your next department event.
Discounts
Save money with discounts on everything from rental cars to sporting events to theme parks, and more.
Community Engagement
Find your opportunity to connect with and give back to the community through service and charitable opportunities.
Resources
Find links to benefits forms, provider contacts, summary plan descriptions, and more.