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Worker's Compensation

When a work-related injury or illness occurs, the University provides Worker’s Compensation benefits to the injured or ill employee. These benefits include compensation for lost wages per current State guidelines and University policies, and medical coverage for treatment received at the direction of the Notre Dame Wellness Center for all approved injuries.

Approved Providers

Employees injured on the job should report first to The Notre Dame Wellness Center for immediate care. The Wellness Center may refer patients to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) on Douglas Rd for emergency care. SJRMC is also where employees can be treated for work related injuries when the Wellness Center is closed. All follow up care will be scheduled at Notre Dame Wellness Center. 

If the Wellness Center feels your care is not an emergency but a specialist is recommended they will contact Risk Management and Safety for an approval to South Bend Orthopedics. 

The Wellness Center Hours of Operation: 

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  • 7 am to 7 pm Monday – Friday 
  • 8 am - 12 noon Saturday except Home Football weekends - Closed
  • Closed Sunday except Home Football weekends - Open 1pm -5pm

Pharmacy prescriptions and basic items such as braces, crutches and slings are filled at the Wellness Center on campus. If an item is not in stock or is a special fitted item, employees may use Alick's Home Medical or call Risk Management and Safety for assistance at (574) 631-5037.

How to Apply for Worker’s Compensation Coverage

All injuries require the Worker's Compensation Incident Report form to be submitted by your Supervisor. Shortly after submission, the employee's supervisor will receive a copy of the completed form via email.

All medical and salary claims are pending until this form is received and reviewed for coverage. All medical status forms relating to your work restrictions or time off work must be shared with your Supervisor or designee immediately. This will keep your claim in good standing.

Contact Information

JWF Specialty

  • Christie Nygaard, Sr. Claims Specialist, PO Box 40996, Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 706-9591

Risk Management & Safety Office

  • Carla Gruse, RWCS, Systems Program Manager, 636 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Ph (574) 631-7532
  • Eric Doland, Associate Director, Compliance Assurance, 636 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Ph (574) 631-4944

Common Provider Offices

  • The Wellness Center and Pharmacy (574) 634-9355
  • X-Rays – St. Joseph's Regional Medical Ctr. Douglas Rd. location or SBONow 53880 Carmichael Dr. South Bend, IN 46635 (NDWC referral required)
  • MRI Provider – South Bend Orthopedics (574) 247-9441
  • Alick's Home Medical - 17187 St. Rd. 23, South Bend, IN (574) 273-6000

After Hours/Emergency Care

If a work-related injury occurs outside of the Wellness Center's normal hours contact the on-call medical provider at 574-634-9355.

Worker's Compensation Forms and Information