IL HB5240

Requires injured workers receiving Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances for pain management to sign a written agreement with their prescribing physician acknowledging conditions for continued prescriptions and reviewed/renewed every 6 months.

Suspends an injured worker's right to pain management medication if they violate the agreement on more than one occasion, pending compliance with the pain management agreement.

For injuries on or after the effective date, prohibits consideration of lack of pain management as a factor in determining eligibility for workers' compensation benefits if a violation occurs before a finding of benefit eligibility.

Requires physicians prescribing Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances for chronic pain to submit written reports to payers every 90 days including prior medical history, conservative care summary, risk assessments, and treatment plans with specific components.

Allows physicians to disclose employee violations of the pain management agreement on their own initiative and requires disclosure upon employer request.