Bill > HB3956

This bill provides appropriations for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, allocating funds from the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Operations Fund. The bill breaks down the budget into several categories, including $8,790,000 for general office personal services and regular positions, $5,784,100 for arbitrators' salaries, and various other allocations for state contributions to retirement systems, social security, group insurance, and operational expenses. Additionally, the bill includes $70,000 for establishing the Medical Fee Schedule and other workers' compensation provisions, and $9,000 for the Insurance Compliance Division's anti-fraud program. A notable change in the bill is an increase in Electronic Data Processing funding to $3,440,000. The total appropriation for the IWCC amounts to $30,931,900, covering administrative, operational, and programmatic needs. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to support the commission's ongoing operations and initiatives related to workers' compensation in Illinois.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3956&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104