Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 1283 — EMPLOYMENT-TECH

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0695

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 18, 2005. Enacted.

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Summary

Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Industrial Commission's annual report to the Governor.

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The recent updates to Bill SB 1283 replace the "Engrossed" version with the "Enrolled" version, indicating that the bill has moved past the discussion phase and is ready for final approval. This change reflects finalized wording that lawmakers have agreed upon, which is critical because it signals that the bill is one step closer to becoming law. Essentially, it shows that the legislative process is progressing and that stakeholders can now prepare for the bill’s potential implementation.

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SB1283 Engrossed LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b AN ACT concerning employment.
SB1283 Enrolled LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b AN ACT concerning employment.
In the event of the remarriage of a widow or widower, where SB1283 Engrossed - 2 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b the decedent did not leave surviving any child or children who, at the time of such remarriage, are entitled to compensation benefits under this Act, the surviving spouse shall be paid a lump sum equal to 2 years compensation benefits and all further rights of such widow or widower shall be extinguished.
In the event of the remarriage of a widow or widower, where SB1283 Enrolled - 2 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b the decedent did not leave surviving any child or children who, at the time of such remarriage, are entitled to compensation benefits under this Act, the surviving spouse shall be paid a lump sum equal to 2 years compensation benefits and all further rights of such widow or widower shall be extinguished.
In the event of the death SB1283 Engrossed - 3 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b of any such beneficiary the share of such beneficiary shall be divided equally among the surviving beneficiaries and in the event of the death of the last such beneficiary all the rights under this paragraph shall be extinguished.
In the event of the death SB1283 Enrolled - 3 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b of any such beneficiary the share of such beneficiary shall be divided equally among the surviving beneficiaries and in the event of the death of the last such beneficiary all the rights under this paragraph shall be extinguished.
(f) The sum of $8,000 for burial expenses shall be paid by SB1283 Engrossed - 4 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b the employer to the widow or widower, other dependent, next of kin or to the person or persons incurring the expense of burial.
(f) The sum of $8,000 for burial expenses shall be paid by SB1283 Enrolled - 4 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b the employer to the widow or widower, other dependent, next of kin or to the person or persons incurring the expense of burial.
On January 15, 1991, the employer shall further pay a sum equal to one half of 1% of all compensation payments made by him from January 1, 1990 through June 30, 1990 either under this Act or under the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act, SB1283 Engrossed - 5 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b whether by lump sum settlement or weekly compensation payments, but not including hospital, surgical or rehabilitation payments, into an additional Special Fund which shall be designated as the "Rate Adjustment Fund".
On January 15, 1991, the employer shall further pay a sum equal to one half of 1% of all compensation payments made by him from January 1, 1990 through June 30, 1990 either under this Act or under the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act, SB1283 Enrolled - 5 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b whether by lump sum settlement or weekly compensation payments, but not including hospital, surgical or rehabilitation payments, into an additional Special Fund which shall be designated as the "Rate Adjustment Fund".
Within 60 days after January 15 of 2006 and each subsequent year, the employer shall pay into the Rate Adjustment Fund a sum equal to SB1283 Engrossed - 6 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b 1.25% of such compensation payments made in the last 6 months of the preceding calendar year.
Within 60 days after January 15 of 2006 and each subsequent year, the employer shall pay into the Rate Adjustment Fund a sum equal to SB1283 Enrolled - 6 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b 1.25% of such compensation payments made in the last 6 months of the preceding calendar year.
Amounts may be transferred from the General Revenue Fund only if the funds in the Second Injury Fund or the Workers’ Compensation Benefit Trust Fund are insufficient to SB1283 Engrossed - 7 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b pay claims and obligations of the Rate Adjustment Fund.
Amounts may be transferred from the General Revenue Fund only if the funds in the Second Injury Fund or the Workers’ Compensation Benefit Trust Fund are insufficient to SB1283 Enrolled - 7 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b pay claims and obligations of the Rate Adjustment Fund.
The Chairman of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation SB1283 Engrossed - 8 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b Commission shall, annually, furnish to the Director of the Department of Insurance a list of the amounts paid into the Second Injury Fund and the Rate Adjustment Fund by each insurance company on behalf of their insured employers.
The Chairman of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation SB1283 Enrolled - 8 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b Commission shall, annually, furnish to the Director of the Department of Insurance a list of the amounts paid into the Second Injury Fund and the Rate Adjustment Fund by each insurance company on behalf of their insured employers.
Any person, corporation or organization who has paid or become liable for the payment of burial expenses of the SB1283 Engrossed - 9 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b deceased employee may in his or its own name institute proceedings before the Commission for the collection thereof.
Any person, corporation or organization who has paid or become liable for the payment of burial expenses of the SB1283 Enrolled - 9 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b deceased employee may in his or its own name institute proceedings before the Commission for the collection thereof.
However, where an employer has on file an employment certificate issued pursuant to the Child Labor Law or work permit issued pursuant to the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, SB1283 Engrossed - 10 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b as amended, or a birth certificate properly and duly issued, such certificate, permit or birth certificate is conclusive evidence as to the age of the injured minor employee for the purposes of this Section only.
However, where an employer has on file an employment certificate issued pursuant to the Child Labor Law or work permit issued pursuant to the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, SB1283 Enrolled - 10 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b as amended, or a birth certificate properly and duly issued, such certificate, permit or birth certificate is conclusive evidence as to the age of the injured minor employee for the purposes of this Section only.
The employer shall also pay for treatment, instruction and training necessary for the physical, mental and SB1283 Engrossed - 11 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b vocational rehabilitation of the employee, including all maintenance costs and expenses incidental thereto.
The employer shall also pay for treatment, instruction and training necessary for the physical, mental and SB1283 Enrolled - 11 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b vocational rehabilitation of the employee, including all maintenance costs and expenses incidental thereto.
Vocational rehabilitation may include, but is not limited to, counseling SB1283 Engrossed - 12 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b for job searches, supervising a job search program, and vocational retraining including education at an accredited learning institution.
Vocational rehabilitation may include, but is not limited to, counseling SB1283 Enrolled - 12 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b for job searches, supervising a job search program, and vocational retraining including education at an accredited learning institution.
plus (2) all medical, surgical and hospital services provided by the physician, surgeon or hospital initially SB1283 Engrossed - 13 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b chosen by the employee or by any other physician, consultant, expert, institution or other provider of services recommended by said initial service provider or any subsequent provider of medical services in the chain of referrals from said initial service provider;
plus (2) all medical, surgical and hospital services provided by the physician, surgeon or hospital initially SB1283 Enrolled - 13 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b chosen by the employee or by any other physician, consultant, expert, institution or other provider of services recommended by said initial service provider or any subsequent provider of medical services in the chain of referrals from said initial service provider;
Where the accidental injury results in the amputation of an arm, hand, leg or foot, or the enucleation of an eye, or the loss of any of the natural teeth, the employer shall furnish an artificial of any such members lost or damaged in accidental SB1283 Engrossed - 14 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b injury arising out of and in the course of employment, and shall also furnish the necessary braces in all proper and necessary cases.
Where the accidental injury results in the amputation of an arm, hand, leg or foot, or the enucleation of an eye, or the loss of any of the natural teeth, the employer shall furnish an artificial of any such members lost or damaged in accidental SB1283 Enrolled - 14 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b injury arising out of and in the course of employment, and shall also furnish the necessary braces in all proper and necessary cases.
This percentage rate shall be increased by 10% for each spouse and child, not to exceed 100% of the total minimum wage calculation, nor exceed the employee’s average weekly wage computed in SB1283 Engrossed - 15 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b accordance with the provisions of Section 10, whichever is less.
This percentage rate shall be increased by 10% for each spouse and child, not to exceed 100% of the total minimum wage calculation, nor exceed the employee’s average weekly wage computed in SB1283 Enrolled - 15 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b accordance with the provisions of Section 10, whichever is less.
As used in this Section the term "child" means a SB1283 Engrossed - 16 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b child of the employee including any child legally adopted before the accident or whom at the time of the accident the employee was under legal obligation to support or to whom the employee stood in loco parentis, and who at the time of the accident was under 18 years of age and not emancipated.
As used in this Section the term "child" means a SB1283 Enrolled - 16 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b child of the employee including any child legally adopted before the accident or whom at the time of the accident the employee was under legal obligation to support or to whom the employee stood in loco parentis, and who at the time of the accident was under 18 years of age and not emancipated.
if during the preceding 12 month period there shall have been SB1283 Engrossed - 17 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b an increase in the State’s average weekly wage in covered industries under the Unemployment Insurance Act, the weekly compensation rate shall be proportionately increased by the same percentage as the percentage of increase in the State’s average weekly wage in covered industries under the Unemployment Insurance Act during such period.
if during the preceding 12 month period there shall have been SB1283 Enrolled - 17 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b an increase in the State’s average weekly wage in covered industries under the Unemployment Insurance Act, the weekly compensation rate shall be proportionately increased by the same percentage as the percentage of increase in the State’s average weekly wage in covered industries under the Unemployment Insurance Act during such period.
For the purpose of this Section this State’s average weekly wage in covered industries under the Unemployment Insurance Act on July 1, 1975 is hereby fixed at $228.16 per week and the computation of compensation rates shall be SB1283 Engrossed - 18 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b based on the aforesaid average weekly wage until modified as hereinafter provided.
For the purpose of this Section this State’s average weekly wage in covered industries under the Unemployment Insurance Act on July 1, 1975 is hereby fixed at $228.16 per week and the computation of compensation rates shall be SB1283 Enrolled - 18 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b based on the aforesaid average weekly wage until modified as hereinafter provided.
No compensation is payable under this paragraph where compensation is payable under paragraphs (d), (e) or (f) of SB1283 Engrossed - 19 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b this Section.
No compensation is payable under this paragraph where compensation is payable under paragraphs (d), (e) or (f) of SB1283 Enrolled - 19 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b this Section.
or if such injuries partially incapacitate him from pursuing the duties of his usual and customary line of employment but do not result in an impairment of earning capacity, or having resulted in an impairment of earning capacity, the employee elects to waive his right to recover under the foregoing subparagraph 1 of paragraph (d) of this Section then in any of the foregoing events, he shall receive in addition to compensation for temporary total disability under paragraph (b) of this Section, compensation at the rate SB1283 Engrossed - 20 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b provided in subparagraph 2.1 of paragraph (b) of this Section for that percentage of 500 weeks that the partial disability resulting from the injuries covered by this paragraph bears to total disability.
or if such injuries partially incapacitate him from pursuing the duties of his usual and customary line of employment but do not result in an impairment of earning capacity, or having resulted in an impairment of earning capacity, the employee elects to waive his right to recover under the foregoing subparagraph 1 of paragraph (d) of this Section then in any of the foregoing events, he shall receive in addition to compensation for temporary total disability under paragraph (b) of this Section, compensation at the rate SB1283 Enrolled - 20 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b provided in subparagraph 2.1 of paragraph (b) of this Section for that percentage of 500 weeks that the partial disability resulting from the injuries covered by this paragraph bears to total disability.
SB1283 Engrossed - 21 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b 76 weeks if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006.
SB1283 Enrolled - 21 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b 76 weeks if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006.
SB1283 Engrossed - 22 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b 13 weeks if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006.
SB1283 Enrolled - 22 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b 13 weeks if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006.
Where an accidental injury results in the amputation of an arm above the elbow, compensation for an additional 15 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly but before February 1, 2006) or an SB1283 Engrossed - 23 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b additional 17 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006) shall be paid, except where the accidental injury results in the amputation of an arm at the shoulder joint, or so close to shoulder joint that an artificial arm cannot be used, or results in the disarticulation of an arm at the shoulder joint, in which case compensation for an additional 65 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly but before February 1, 2006) or an additional 70 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006) shall be paid.
Where an accidental injury results in the amputation of an arm above the elbow, compensation for an additional 15 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly but before February 1, 2006) or an SB1283 Enrolled - 23 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b additional 17 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006) shall be paid, except where the accidental injury results in the amputation of an arm at the shoulder joint, or so close to shoulder joint that an artificial arm cannot be used, or results in the disarticulation of an arm at the shoulder joint, in which case compensation for an additional 65 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly but before February 1, 2006) or an additional 70 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006) shall be paid.
Where an accidental injury results in the amputation of a leg above the knee, compensation for an additional 25 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly but before February 1, 2006) or an additional 27 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006) shall be paid, except where the accidental injury results in the amputation of a leg at the hip joint, or so close to the hip joint that an artificial leg cannot be used, or results in the disarticulation of a SB1283 Engrossed - 24 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b leg at the hip joint, in which case compensation for an additional 75 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly but before February 1, 2006) or an additional 81 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006) shall be paid.
Where an accidental injury results in the amputation of a leg above the knee, compensation for an additional 25 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly but before February 1, 2006) or an additional 27 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006) shall be paid, except where the accidental injury results in the amputation of a leg at the hip joint, or so close to the hip joint that an artificial leg cannot be used, or results in the disarticulation of a SB1283 Enrolled - 24 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b leg at the hip joint, in which case compensation for an additional 75 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly but before February 1, 2006) or an additional 81 weeks (if the accidental injury occurs on or after February 1, 2006) shall be paid.
54 weeks if the accidental injury occurs on or SB1283 Engrossed - 25 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b after February 1, 2006.;
54 weeks if the accidental injury occurs on or SB1283 Enrolled - 25 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b after February 1, 2006.;
(c) In measuring hearing impairment, the lowest SB1283 Engrossed - 26 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b measured losses in each of the 3 frequencies shall be added together and divided by 3 to determine the average decibel loss.
(c) In measuring hearing impairment, the lowest SB1283 Enrolled - 26 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b measured losses in each of the 3 frequencies shall be added together and divided by 3 to determine the average decibel loss.
In computing the compensation to be paid to any employee who, before the accident for which he claims compensation, had before that time sustained an injury SB1283 Engrossed - 27 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b resulting in the loss by amputation or partial loss by amputation of any member, including hand, arm, thumb or fingers, leg, foot or any toes, such loss or partial loss of any such member shall be deducted from any award made for the subsequent injury.
In computing the compensation to be paid to any employee who, before the accident for which he claims compensation, had before that time sustained an injury SB1283 Enrolled - 27 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b resulting in the loss by amputation or partial loss by amputation of any member, including hand, arm, thumb or fingers, leg, foot or any toes, such loss or partial loss of any such member shall be deducted from any award made for the subsequent injury.
Beginning July 1, 1980, and every 6 months thereafter, the Commission shall examine the Second Injury Fund and when, after deducting all advances or loans made to such Fund, the amount SB1283 Engrossed - 28 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b therein is $500,000 then the amount required to be paid by employers pursuant to paragraph (f) of Section 7 shall be reduced by one-half.
Beginning July 1, 1980, and every 6 months thereafter, the Commission shall examine the Second Injury Fund and when, after deducting all advances or loans made to such Fund, the amount SB1283 Enrolled - 28 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b therein is $500,000 then the amount required to be paid by employers pursuant to paragraph (f) of Section 7 shall be reduced by one-half.
An employee entitled to benefits under paragraph (f) of this Section shall also be entitled to receive from the Rate Adjustment Fund provided in paragraph (f) of Section 7 of the supplementary benefits provided in paragraph (g) of this SB1283 Engrossed - 29 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b Section 8.
An employee entitled to benefits under paragraph (f) of this Section shall also be entitled to receive from the Rate Adjustment Fund provided in paragraph (f) of Section 7 of the supplementary benefits provided in paragraph (g) of this SB1283 Enrolled - 29 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b Section 8.
SB1283 Engrossed - 30 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b In its award the Commission or the Arbitrator shall specifically find the amount the injured employee shall be weekly paid, the number of weeks compensation which shall be paid by the employer, the date upon which payments begin out of the Second Injury Fund provided for in paragraph (f) of Section 7 of this Act, the length of time the weekly payments continue, the date upon which the pension payments commence and the monthly amount of the payments.
SB1283 Enrolled - 30 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b In its award the Commission or the Arbitrator shall specifically find the amount the injured employee shall be weekly paid, the number of weeks compensation which shall be paid by the employer, the date upon which payments begin out of the Second Injury Fund provided for in paragraph (f) of Section 7 of this Act, the length of time the weekly payments continue, the date upon which the pension payments commence and the monthly amount of the payments.
Such adjustments shall SB1283 Engrossed - 31 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b first be made on July 15, 1977, and all awards made and entered prior to July 1, 1975 and on July 15 of each year thereafter.
Such adjustments shall SB1283 Enrolled - 31 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b first be made on July 15, 1977, and all awards made and entered prior to July 1, 1975 and on July 15 of each year thereafter.
Provided, that in cases of awards entered by the Commission for injuries occurring before July 1, 1975, the increases in the compensation rate adjusted under the foregoing provision of this paragraph (g) shall be limited to increases in the State’s average weekly wage in covered industries under the SB1283 Engrossed - 32 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b Unemployment Insurance Act occurring after July 1, 1975.
Provided, that in cases of awards entered by the Commission for injuries occurring before July 1, 1975, the increases in the compensation rate adjusted under the foregoing provision of this paragraph (g) shall be limited to increases in the State’s average weekly wage in covered industries under the SB1283 Enrolled - 32 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b Unemployment Insurance Act occurring after July 1, 1975.
The annual adjustments for every award of death benefits or permanent total disability involving accidents occurring before July 20, 2005 and accidents occurring on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly (Senate Bill 1283 of the 94th General Assembly) the SB1283 Engrossed - 33 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly shall continue to be paid from the Rate Adjustment Fund pursuant to this paragraph and Section 7(f) of this Act.
The annual adjustments for every award of death benefits or permanent total disability involving accidents occurring before July 20, 2005 and accidents occurring on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly (Senate Bill 1283 of the 94th General Assembly) the SB1283 Enrolled - 33 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b effective date of this amendatory Act of the 94th General Assembly shall continue to be paid from the Rate Adjustment Fund pursuant to this paragraph and Section 7(f) of this Act.
In the event the injured employee receives benefits, SB1283 Engrossed - 34 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b including medical, surgical or hospital benefits under any group plan covering non-occupational disabilities contributed to wholly or partially by the employer, which benefits should not have been payable if any rights of recovery existed under this Act, then such amounts so paid to the employee from any such group plan as shall be consistent with, and limited to, the provisions of paragraph 2 hereof, shall be credited to or against any compensation payment for temporary total incapacity for work or any medical, surgical or hospital benefits made or to be made under this Act.
In the event the injured employee receives benefits, SB1283 Enrolled - 34 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b including medical, surgical or hospital benefits under any group plan covering non-occupational disabilities contributed to wholly or partially by the employer, which benefits should not have been payable if any rights of recovery existed under this Act, then such amounts so paid to the employee from any such group plan as shall be consistent with, and limited to, the provisions of paragraph 2 hereof, shall be credited to or against any compensation payment for temporary total incapacity for work or any medical, surgical or hospital benefits made or to be made under this Act.
Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to give the employer or the insurance carrier the right to credit for any benefits or payments received by the employee other than compensation payments provided by this Act, and where the employee receives payments other than compensation payments, whether as full or partial salary, group insurance benefits, bonuses, annuities or any other payments, the employer or SB1283 Engrossed - 35 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b insurance carrier shall receive credit for each such payment only to the extent of the compensation that would have been payable during the period covered by such payment.
Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to give the employer or the insurance carrier the right to credit for any benefits or payments received by the employee other than compensation payments provided by this Act, and where the employee receives payments other than compensation payments, whether as full or partial salary, group insurance benefits, bonuses, annuities or any other payments, the employer or SB1283 Enrolled - 35 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b insurance carrier shall receive credit for each such payment only to the extent of the compensation that would have been payable during the period covered by such payment.
The Commission shall establish fee schedules for procedures, treatments, or services for hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, emergency room and trauma, ambulatory surgical treatment centers, and SB1283 Engrossed - 36 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b professional services.
The Commission shall establish fee schedules for procedures, treatments, or services for hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, emergency room and trauma, ambulatory surgical treatment centers, and SB1283 Enrolled - 36 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b professional services.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), if SB1283 Engrossed - 37 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b the Commission finds that there is a significant limitation on access to quality health care in either a specific field of health care services or a specific geographic limitation on access to health care, it may change the Consumer Price Index-U increase or decrease for that specific field or specific geographic limitation on access to health care to address that limitation.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), if SB1283 Enrolled - 37 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b the Commission finds that there is a significant limitation on access to quality health care in either a specific field of health care services or a specific geographic limitation on access to health care, it may change the Consumer Price Index-U increase or decrease for that specific field or specific geographic limitation on access to health care to address that limitation.
The provisions of subsections (e-5), (e-10), (e-15), and (e-20) SB1283 Engrossed - 38 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b shall not apply if an employee provides information to the provider regarding participation in a group health plan.
The provisions of subsections (e-5), (e-10), (e-15), and (e-20) SB1283 Enrolled - 38 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b shall not apply if an employee provides information to the provider regarding participation in a group health plan.
Once an employee informs the provider that there is an application filed with the Commission to resolve a dispute over payment of such charges, the provider shall cease SB1283 Engrossed - 39 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b any and all efforts to collect payment for the services that are the subject of the dispute.
Once an employee informs the provider that there is an application filed with the Commission to resolve a dispute over payment of such charges, the provider shall cease SB1283 Enrolled - 39 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b any and all efforts to collect payment for the services that are the subject of the dispute.
In the case of a procedure, SB1283 Engrossed - 40 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b treatment, or service deemed compensable, the provider shall not require a payment rate, excluding the interest provisions under subsection (d), greater than the lesser of the actual charge or the payment level set by the Commission in the fee schedule established in this Section.
In the case of a procedure, SB1283 Enrolled - 40 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b treatment, or service deemed compensable, the provider shall not require a payment rate, excluding the interest provisions under subsection (d), greater than the lesser of the actual charge or the payment level set by the Commission in the fee schedule established in this Section.
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Utilization techniques may include SB1283 Engrossed - 41 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b prospective review, second opinions, concurrent review, discharge planning, peer review, independent medical examinations, and retrospective review (for purposes of this sentence, retrospective review shall be applicable to services rendered on or after July 20, 2005).
Utilization techniques may include SB1283 Enrolled - 41 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b prospective review, second opinions, concurrent review, discharge planning, peer review, independent medical examinations, and retrospective review (for purposes of this sentence, retrospective review shall be applicable to services rendered on or after July 20, 2005).
SB1283 Engrossed - 42 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b (5) Description of the grievance process for each utilization review program.
SB1283 Enrolled - 42 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b (5) Description of the grievance process for each utilization review program.
Before issuing a cease and desist order under this Section, the Department shall provide the utilization review program with a written notice of the reasons for the order and allow a reasonable amount of time to supply SB1283 Engrossed - 43 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b additional information demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this Section and to request a hearing.
Before issuing a cease and desist order under this Section, the Department shall provide the utilization review program with a written notice of the reasons for the order and allow a reasonable amount of time to supply SB1283 Enrolled - 43 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b additional information demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this Section and to request a hearing.
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Prior to making appointments to the SB1283 Engrossed - 45 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b Commission, the Governor shall request that the Advisory Board make recommendations as to candidates to consider for appointment and the Advisory Board may then make such recommendations.
Prior to making appointments to the SB1283 Enrolled - 45 - LRB094 04940 WGH 34969 b Commission, the Governor shall request that the Advisory Board make recommendations as to candidates to consider for appointment and the Advisory Board may then make such recommendations.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0695

  2. Effective Date November 16, 2005

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-011-000

  7. 3/5 Vote Required

  8. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  10. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  11. Second Reading - Short Debate

  12. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  13. Do Pass / Short Debate Labor Committee; 018-000-000

  14. Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed

  15. Assigned to Labor Committee

  16. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) January 11, 2006

  17. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady

  18. Referred to Rules Committee

  19. First Reading

  20. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jay C. Hoffman

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  22. Arrived in House

  23. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  25. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Link

  26. Recalled to Second Reading

  27. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 007-000-000

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive

  29. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  30. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link

  31. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  32. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Terry Link

  33. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 25, 2005

  34. Approved for Consideration Rules

  35. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules

  36. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Extended to December 31, 2005

  37. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 13, 2005

  38. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 17, 2005

  39. Second Reading

  40. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 15, 2005

  41. Do Pass Labor; 006-002-000

  42. Assigned to Labor

  43. Referred to Rules

  44. First Reading

  45. Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, Jr.

  46. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Gary Forby

Sponsors

  • Terry Link · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Terry Link

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 104 Yea · 11 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 921103
Democrat 9000
Republican 3000
Total 1041103
% of votes cast 88%9%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Schock — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Nay
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Gordon — Nay
Munson — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Jefferson — Nay
Jenisch — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Mathias — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Lyons, Eileen — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
McKeon — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons, Joseph — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Myers — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Scully — Yea
Tenhouse — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Wait — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Washington — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Howard — Yea
Chavez — Yea
Churchill — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Giles — Yea
Graham — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Watson — Yea
Krause — Yea
Jones — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Bradley, John — Nay
Parke — Yea
Phelps — Nay
Bailey — Not Voting
Pihos — Not Voting
Verschoore — Nay
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Cross — Not Voting
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Daniels — Yea
Dugan — Nay
Flider — Nay
Franks — Nay
Jakobsson — Nay
Kosel — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Patterson — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reis — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Nay
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 52001
Democrat 5000
Republican 1000
Total 58001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Silverstein — Not Voting
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Axley — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Haine — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Brady — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Petka — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones, W. — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Winkel — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Geo-Karis — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Rauschenberger — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Yea
Roskam — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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What does SB 1283 do?
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Industrial Commission's annual report to the Governor.
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SB 1283 is sponsored by Terry Link.
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