Prairie State Wire

This past year, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) requested increased employer surcharges due to projected budget shortfalls. In response, the Illinois General Assembly voted to adjust the employer assessments and indicated that it would revisit discussions next year regarding workers' compensation funding, reforms, and benefits.

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), in collaboration with other business groups, plans to advocate for workers’ compensation reforms to prevent higher employer assessments. The NFIB is reaching out to businesses for input on this issue. "Your stories can help us make the case for employers in Springfield," they stated. They are asking employers to participate in a survey about workers’ compensation in Illinois.