HB4139 Summary

• Adds five new definitions to the Illinois Pension Code: advanced practice registered nurse, clinical psychologist, health care professional, physician, and physician assistant.

• Replaces references to "licensed physicians" with "health care professionals" throughout disability benefit provisions, allowing physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, clinical psychologists, and physician assistants to certify disabilities.

• Modifies Section 7-145.1 to allow elected county officers to establish alternative annuity credits through additional optional contributions of 3% of salary, with benefits calculated at 3% per year for the first 8 years of service, 4% for the next 4 years, and 5% for years beyond 12 (capped at 80% of salary).

• Expands eligibility for disability annuities under the alternative formula to elected county officers who become permanently disabled while making optional contributions, requiring certification by at least 2 health care professionals.

• Updates technical formatting in section headings for temporary disability benefits and total permanent disability benefits provisions.