On May 31, 2026, the Illinois General Assembly passed HB5228, which addresses workers' compensation issues.

The bill does four things:

1. Funding for IWCC. The bill places a pro rata surcharge on insurance companies to meet an annual funding target.

2. State Licensure. The bill requires state-licensed entities to comply with workers' compensation insurance requirements.

3. Burial Benefit. The bill increases the burial benefit to $10,000.

4. Utilization Review & Section 12. The bill makes changes to Section 8.7 to designate the specialty of the reviewing doctor and to require certifications to last at least 3 months.

Click here to view the bill or go to ilga.gov for more information