HB2188 Summary

• Appropriates $24,732,100 from the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Operations Fund for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011

• General Office allocation of $20,738,900 covers personal services ($11,473,000 for regular positions and arbitrators), retirement contributions, group insurance, contractual services, travel, and commodities

• Electronic Data Processing allocation of $2,098,200 funds personal services, retirement contributions, insurance, contractual services, and equipment

• Additional allocations include $1,300,000 for the Insurance Compliance Division anti-fraud program, $260,000 for Medical Fee Schedule establishment, $90,000 for Workers' Compensation handbooks, and $245,000 for accident reporting system implementation

• Act takes effect July 1, 2011