SB2399 Summary

• Appropriates $21,037,400 from the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Operations Fund for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009

• General Office receives $18,833,500 for personal services (regular positions at $6,873,000 and arbitrators at $3,715,000), retirement contributions, group insurance, contractual services, travel, and equipment

• Electronic Data Processing receives $1,563,300 for personal services, retirement contributions, and operational expenses

• Appropriates $118,000 for printing and distribution of Workers' Compensation handbooks and $255,000 for implementation of an accident reporting system

• Appropriates $1,150,000 for the Insurance Compliance Division anti-fraud program and $225,000 for establishment of the Medical Fee Schedule; effective July 1, 2009