Senate Sponsors: GARCIA. Short description: WORKERS COMP-ST COMP INS FUND Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Workers' Compensation Act and the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. Creates the State Compensation Insurance Fund as an independent public corporation to insure employers against liabilities for certain injuries and occupational diseases for which their employees may be entitled to benefits. Provides full coverage under the Workers' Compensation Act for Chicago firefighters. Adds provisions regarding: limits on charges by health care providers; resolution of disputes concerning those charges; disclosure of provider self-referral; limits on collection efforts by providers; and fees for medical records. Makes numerous changes in relation to compensation levels, limitations on claims, liability of parties, penalties for failure to comply with the Acts, presumptions relating to certain injuries and diseases, obligations of workers' compensation insurers, and other matters. Amends the Business Corporation Act to require corporations to submit proof of workers' compensation coverage to the Secretary of State. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status