New Hires

You have access to a robust benefits program enabling you to take charge of your physical, emotional and financial well-being. Our goal is to ensure that our benefits remain affordable to all employees.

Employee Contributions

Most of the cost of your medical and dental coverages, and all the cost of your short-term disability and basic life insurance are employer-paid.

Your contributions are based on your employment status and salary tier as of January 1:

Get help picking benefits

Talk to ALEX, an online benefit counselor, to understand all your benefit options and get help picking the right ones for you and your family. ALEX will provide personalized recommendations to help you make confident, informed choices.

Utilice ALEX en español. Al empezar su experiencia con ALEX, puede cambiar el idioma a español desde la esquina derecha de arriba.

How to Enroll in Benefits

Log into SmartSource to make your benefits elections.

  1. Log into my.jh.edu , scroll down and click on the HR drop-down and click the “SmartSource” tile then click “Go” under Benefits Marketplace. You can also log into SmartSource with your work credentials from any device at hopkinssmartsource.com .
  2. Follow the instructions on each screen to make your elections.
  3. Click Check Out to complete your enrollment.
  4. After you check out, you’re encouraged to save a copy of your confirmation for your records.

If you are unable to access any part of the site immediately, please wait a week and try again. If you are still experiencing problems, contact the HR Support Center.

If you’re enrolling dependents, you’ll need to verify your relationship with the following documents:

  • Certified marriage license for your spouse
  • Birth certificate or adoption papers your children

Social security cards and uncertified marriage licenses are not accepted.

How Do I Find My JHED ID?

You can find your login ID  using any campus computer and accessing my.jh.edu. Type your name in the JH Enterprise Directory search box at the top right of the screen, then enter.

If you find your name on the JHED Search Results screen, you can click on your name to view detailed information about yourself. Your JHED login ID will be displayed near the top of the screen.

Problems Finding Your JHED ID?

If you’re unable to get to a campus computer or don’t find your name in the directory, call the IT help desk at 410-955-4357 for assistance.
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