Life services network 2011 presentationsuttermarie
The document summarizes a presentation on proposed reforms to the Illinois workers' compensation system. It discusses how Illinois ranks highly in workers' compensation costs and proposes reforms such as changing the causation standard, implementing choice of medical care and AMA disability standards, capping some benefits, creating an intoxication defense, reducing medical fee schedules, and promoting early intervention and safety programs to lower costs. The document provides details on the current system and proposed reforms being discussed in Illinois.
Life services network 2011 presentationsuttermarie
The document summarizes a presentation on proposed reforms to the Illinois workers' compensation system. It discusses how Illinois ranks highly in workers' compensation costs and proposes reforms such as changing the causation standard, implementing choice of medical care and AMA disability standards, capping some benefits, creating an intoxication defense, reducing medical fee schedules, and promoting early intervention and safety programs to lower costs. The document provides details on the current system and proposed reforms being discussed in Illinois.