Bill Status of SB 2115   94th General Assembly


Short Description:  WORKERS COMPENSATION-VARIOUS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Gary Forby

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
820 ILCS 305/8from Ch. 48, par. 138.8
820 ILCS 305/8.5 new
820 ILCS 305/8.7 new
820 ILCS 305/16from Ch. 48, par. 138.16
820 ILCS 310/16from Ch. 48, par. 172.51

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Makes various changes concerning payments to health care providers for services rendered under the Act. Allows an employer or insurer to contract with a health care provider or group of health care providers for reimbursement levels for benefits under this Act different from those provided in the Act under specified conditions. Provides that, if a patient notifies a health care provider that the treatment, procedure, or service being sought is for a work-related illness or injury and gives the name and address of the responsible employer to the health care provider, the health care provider shall bill the employer directly. Requires registration of utilization review program for workers' compensation services with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes other changes. Makes a corresponding change in the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. Contains a severability provision. Effective January 1, 2006.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/25/2005SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Gary Forby
  2/25/2005SenateFirst Reading
  2/25/2005SenateReferred to Rules
  3/2/2005SenateAssigned to Labor
  3/18/2005SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
  1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die

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