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2014 Illinois Workers Compensation Rates
I have had many inquiries into the 2014 Illinois Workers Compensation Rates. If anyone has interest send me an email with the Workers Compensation Class Code in question and I will forward the detail....
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2015 Illinois Workers Compensation Rates
I have had many inquiries into the 2015 Illinois Workers Compensation Rates. If anyone has interest send me an email with the Workers Compensation Class Code in question and I will forward the detail....
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Illinois DOI Announces 2 Convictions Resulting from its Workers’ Comp Fraud...
Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Andrew Boron today announced investigations by the Department’s Workers’ Compensation Fraud Unit have resulted in two convictions. A former Crystal Lake...
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"Workers' Compensation costs are too high." - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Thursday began laying out priorities for his first year in office, saying property taxes and workers’ compensation costs are too high, Medicaid spending is unsustainable...
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“Primary Causation” Added to Illinois’ Workers’ Compensation Law
“Seeking to help Illinois attract investment, create jobs, and end fraud and abuse,” state Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) filed legislation that would add “primary causation” to Illinois’ workers’...
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April is Safe Digging Month
April is Safe Digging Month An underground utility line is damaged every six minutes because someone decided to dig before calling 811.The following steps provided by Travelers can help contractors in...
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Illinois Workers Compensation Insurance ERA Credit
I want to remind you about the importance of taking advantage of the Experience Rating Adjustment (ERA) factor offered in Illinois. I'm working with a potential client on ways to help control their...
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Illinois Workers Compensation Insurance Audit
I just received the results on a disputed audit for a local Chicago business client. The error on this audit is typical of how the audit process favors the insurance companies. The process starts with...
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Ingalls Occupational Health Program - Southwest Suburbs
I had the opportunity to tour Ingalls Occupational Health Care Center in Crestwood, Illinois last month. I can honestly say I was impressed with their entire Occupational Health Program. With 4 clinic...
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Illinois Workers Comp and College Interns
Are interns covered on work comp? It’s that time of year - Chicago area businesses will be adding college interns to their summer workforce. Whether they are paid interns or not - the question is “are...
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When An Employee Refuses Work Comp Treatment
Based on the geographic location of your business, many state workers’ compensation statutes limit and mandate certain employer actions when a worker is injured. Depending on the state, there are...
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When is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Compensable?
When is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Compensable?Carefully evaluating workers’ compensation claims is crucial in helping your company save money and prevent fraud. Workers’ compensation is simply a...
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Experience Modification Looks Complicated, But It Isn't
Experience modification (experience mod) is a key factor when monitoring workers compensation premiums. Experience mod is a rating factor that determines your workers compensation premium based on...
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How Workers Comp Experience Rating Can Save You Money
How does safety pay dividends to the business owner? Time and resources spent on developing a culture of safety repays the business in the long run. Safety cultures rely on reducing the number of...
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Intoxication and a Denied Work Comp Claim
The Illinois Workers Compensation Reform Bill of 2011 allowed for the denial of benefits when intoxication was the primary cause of an employee injury. Our office recently had the first case where a...
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How to Report Work Comp Fraud
The Illinois Department of Insurance has a newly redesigned Workers' Compensation Fraud Web Site.They provide complete complaint checklists in order to report someone you suspect carrying out Work Comp...
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“Primary Causation” Added to Illinois’ Workers’ Compensation Law
“Seeking to help Illinois attract investment, create jobs, and end fraud and abuse,” state Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) filed legislation that would add “primary causation” to Illinois’ workers’...
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April is Safe Digging Month
April is Safe Digging Month An underground utility line is damaged every six minutes because someone decided to dig before calling 811.The following steps provided by Travelers can help contractors in...
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Illinois Workers Compensation Insurance ERA Credit
I want to remind you about the importance of taking advantage of the Experience Rating Adjustment (ERA) factor offered in Illinois. I'm working with a potential client on ways to help control their...
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Illinois Workers Compensation Insurance Audit
I just received the results on a disputed audit for a local Chicago business client. The error on this audit is typical of how the audit process favors the insurance companies. The process starts with...
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