As we previously reported, a CMS policy for liability Medicare set-aside (LMSA) review appears to be imminent. The current state of confusion is depicted in “Will workers’ compensation MSA guidelines extend to personal injury cases?”
Category: Illinois News
Efforts to Increase Illinois Medical Fee Schedule Thwarted by the IWCC
Earlier this year, the Medical Fee Advisory Board to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission passed a Motion (5-3) recommending that the IWCC increase certain medical “Efforts to Increase Illinois Medical Fee Schedule Thwarted by the IWCC”
I&F Presents to Illinois Chamber of Commerce
I&F regularly presents to clients, insurers, TPAs and businesses on matters of interest including worker’s compensation law and related issues. Here I&F attorneys Lauren Waninski and Kristin Thomas share “I&F Presents to Illinois Chamber of Commerce”
Illinois Average Weekly Wage: You Don’t Owe What You Don’t Know
The Illinois Appellate Court recently affirmed a Commission Decision in favor of respondent on the issue of whether a claimant’s concurrent wages as a pastor “Illinois Average Weekly Wage: You Don’t Owe What You Don’t Know”
I&F Prevails as IL WC Arbitrator Finds that Routine Job Duties are Not Necessarily “Repetitive”
In a recent case before an arbitrator at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Partner Steve Murdock prevailed in defense of an alleged claim for repetitive “I&F Prevails as IL WC Arbitrator Finds that Routine Job Duties are Not Necessarily “Repetitive””
Illinois Appellate Court Revisits the issues of Traveling Employees and Increased Risk
A recent Illinois appellate decision, Kenaga v. Village of Hoffman Estates, 2017 IL App (1st) 161859WC-U, is interesting as it not only touches on a hot-button “Illinois Appellate Court Revisits the issues of Traveling Employees and Increased Risk”
I&F Presents at 10th Annual Illinois Chamber of Commerce Workers’ Compensation and Safety Conference
Inman & Fitzgibbons attorneys Terry Donohue and Allison Mecher recently presented on the topic of Lost Time Benefits at the 10th Annual Illinois Chamber of Commerce Workers’ Compensation and Safety “I&F Presents at 10th Annual Illinois Chamber of Commerce Workers’ Compensation and Safety Conference”
Rauner Vetoes Bill to Create Illinois State Chartered NFP WC Insurance Company
On Friday August 18, 2017, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed HB 2622, which created a state-chartered, not-for -profit workers’ compensation insurance company. Rauner said, “Today I veto “Rauner Vetoes Bill to Create Illinois State Chartered NFP WC Insurance Company”
IWCC Announces passing of Arbitrator Robert Falcioni
From the IWCC: The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and the entire Workers’ Compensation community are saddened at the passing of Arbitrator Robert Falcioni. Robert joined “IWCC Announces passing of Arbitrator Robert Falcioni”
Village’s Denial of PSEBA Benefits Upheld by Illinois Appellate Court
In Wilczak v. The Village of Lombard, 2016 IL App (2d) 160205 (December 5, 2016), the Second District Appellate Court affirmed a Village’s denial of “Village’s Denial of PSEBA Benefits Upheld by Illinois Appellate Court”