Notice of emergency meeting of the Workers Compensation Commission
Notice is given that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission will hold an emergency meeting by telephone only on April 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM.
The call in number is 888-494-4032.
The pass code is 8061403017.
The agenda is limited to a discussion of the Rules of Practice before the Commission.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
All meetings are public meetings, in accordance with the
Open Meetings Act. There is no need to register if you wish to attend.
MEETING NOTICES AND MINUTES
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LOCATION
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Commission Review Board
Upcoming Meetings:
The 2021 Commission Review Board Meetings will be held on March 22, 2021, June 21, 2021, September 20, 2021, December 20, 2021.
All meetings will be held at 9:30AM in the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St. Chicago, Il 60601, unless otherwise noted.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
2012
January 25, 2012 (minutes);
April 25, 2012 (minutes);
July 31, 2012 (minutes);
October 24, 2012 (minutes);
2013
January 23, 2013 (minutes);
October 16, 2013 (minutes);
2014
January 28, 2014 ; (minutes);
March 18, 2014 (minutes);
April 15, 2014 (minutes);
July 17, 2014 (minutes); October 16, 2014 (minutes);
2015
March 13, 2015 (cancelled);
April 7, 2015 (minutes); June 12, 2015 (cancelled); September 10, 2015 (cancelled);
October 1, 2015 (minutes); December 11, 2015 (cancelled);
2016
March 7, 2016 (minutes);
June 7, 2016 (minutes);
September 15, 2016 (minutes);
December 15, 2016 (minutes);
2017
March 23, 2017 (cancelled);
June 30, 2017 (minutes);
September 29, 2017 (cancelled);
December 6, 2017 (cancelled);
2018
March 27, 2018 (minutes);
June 8, 2018 (cancelled);
September 7, 2018 (cancelled);
December 14, 2018 (cancelled);
2019
March 15, 2019 (cancelled); June 17, 2019 (cancelled); September 17, 2019 (minutes); December 16, 2019 (minutes)
2020
March 16, 2020 (minutes); June 15, 2020 (minutes) September 22, 2020 (minutes) December 7, 2020
CRB Members |
Michael Brennan, Chairman
Serves per statute |
Arbitrator Maureen Pulia
Elected Downstate arbitrator representative |
Commissioner Deborah Simpson
Senior business commissioner
Serves per statute |
Jeffrey Huebsch
Elected Chicago arbitrator representative |
Commissioner Thomas Tyrrell
Senior labor commissioner
Serves per statute |
Velisha Haddox
Appointed by governor |
Robert Hanaford
Robert H. Hanaford, Ltd.
Appointed by governor |
Statutory reference: 820 ILCS 305/14.1. See also Part 7500 of the Rules.
Function: The board investigates
complaints regarding misconduct made against arbitrators and commissioners of the Commission. The board investigates allegations of misconduct, but it has no authority to review or change arbitration or Commission decisions.
Members: There are seven members on the board. The chairman of the Commission is the chairman of this board. The senior labor and management commissioner each serve on the board. Arbitrators elect one Chicago and one Downstate arbitrator. The chairman certifies the election of the arbitrators. Two members who are not commissioners, arbitrators, or Commission employees are selected by the governor. Members receive no compensation for their services, but are reimbursed for their expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
Terms: Members serve two-year terms beginning March 1 of an odd-numbered year until March 1 of the next odd-numbered year, or until their successors are named. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner in which the positions are normally filled.
Procedures: The chairman shall compile, audit, and retain complaints. The chairman shall advise the commissioner or arbitrator of any complaints filed against him or her, while preserving the identity of the complainant.
The board may determine the complaint is without merit, or it may hold a hearing at which the complainant may testify. The board shall notify the commissioner or arbitrator in writing of any remedial action deemed necessary, and give the commissioner or arbitrator an opportunity to respond. If the problem is sufficiently serious, the board may recommend the governor dismiss an arbitrator or not reappoint a commissioner. Five members of the board must vote to recommend to dismiss an arbitrator or not reappoint a commissioner.
IWCC contact person: Michael Brennan, Chairman C/O Annette Roti
Self-Insurers Advisory Board
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
The 2021 Self-Insurers Advisory Board Meetings will be held on March 22, 2021, June 21, 2021, September 20, 2021 and December 20, 2021.
All meetings will be held at 11:00AM in the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St. Chicago, Il 60601, unless otherwise noted.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
2012
March 21, 2012 (minutes); June 20, 2012 (minutes);September 19, 2012 (minutes); December 5, 2012 (minutes);
2013
2014
2015
March 11, 2015 (cancelled), April 1, 2015 (minutes) (closed minutes); June 10, 2015 Cancelled; July 15, 2015 (minutes) (closed minutes); September 9, 2015 (minutes) (closed minutes); December 9, 2015 (minutes) (closed minutes);
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
|
SIAB Members |
Michael Brennan, Chairman
Serves per statute |
Alex G. Alexandrou
City of Aurora |
Gerald F. Cooper, Jr.
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson and Feary |
Paul T. Bergmann
Property-Casualty Insurance Consulting |
Michael Castro
Insurance Program Managers Group |
David Taylor
Charter Communications |
Joan Vincenz
United Airlines |
Statutory reference: 820 ILCS 305/4a-1-4
Function: The board reviews applications from private companies for the self-insurance privilege and makes recommendations to the chairman of the Commission. The board also ensures the continued payment of benefits to workers of bankrupt self-insurers.
Members: The chairman of the Commission chairs the ISIAB and appoints six other members who are experts in workers' compensation self-insurance. One of the six members shall represent the general public. Four members constitute a quorum; four affirmative votes are needed for any action taken by the board.
Terms: Members serve a four-year term, or until they are reappointed or their successors are named. The chairman shall fill a vacancy within 30 days for the remainder of the unexpired term.
IWCC contact person:Maria Sarli-Dehlin, Manager of Self-Insurance
Workers' Compensation Advisory Board
Upcoming Meetings:
This meeting has been canceled. The next Workers' Compensation Advisory Board Meeting will be held on January 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Please note: The meeting will be held via WebEx.
The 2021 Workers' Compensation Advisory Board Meetings will be held on March 15, 2021, June 14, 2021, September 13, 2021 and December 13, 2021.
All meetings will be held at 11:00AM in the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St. Chicago, Il 60601, unless otherwise noted.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
2012
January 20, 2012 (minutes);
January 25, 2012 (minutes);
April 23, 2012 (minutes);
July 25, 2012 (minutes);
July 31, 2012 (minutes);
August 1, 2012 (minutes);
October 24, 2012 (minutes);
2013
January 23, 2013 (minutes);
April 26, 2013 (minutes);
June 27, 2013 (minutes);
July 16, 2013 (minutes);
August 1, 2013 (minutes);
October 16, 2013 (minutes);
December 16, 2013 (minutes);
2014
January 23, 2014 (minutes);
May 15, 2014 cancelled--no quorum;
June 16, 2014 (minutes);
July 17, 2014 (minutes not yet approved);
August 21, 2014 (minutes); November 18, 2014 CANCELLED for lack of quorum; March 9, 2015 (cancelled) ;
December 19, 2014 (minutes);
2015
June 8, 2015 (cancelled);
June 4, 2015 (minutes);
June 12, 2015 (minutes);
June 30, 2015 (minutes);
September 14, 2015 (minutes);
December 7, 2015 (minutes);
2016
March 8, 2016 CANCELLED for lack of quorum; June 14, 2016 (cancelled);
July 18, 2016 (minutes); August 8, 2016 CANCELLED for lack of quorum; September 13, 2016 CANCELLED for lack of quorum;
December 13, 2016 (minutes);
2017
January 9, 2017 (minutes); June 28, 2017 (minutes);
July 10, 2017 (Specially Set Meeting) (minutes);
September 12, 2017 MEETING CANCELLED;
December 11, 2017 (minutes);
2018
February 27, 2018 (Meeting Cancelled);
April 4, 2018 (minutes);
April 12, 2018 (Reconvene of April 4th Recess)(minutes); June 19, 2018 (minutes);
August 13, 2018 (minutes);
September 17, 2018 (Meeting Cancelled); December 18, 2018 (minutes);
2019
March 11, 2019 (Meeting Cancelled); June 10,
2019 (Meeting Cancelled);
July 25, 2019 (minutes); August 6, 2019 (minutes); August 21, 2019 (Meeting Cancelled); September 9, 2019 (Meeting Cancelled-due to lack of quorum); October 17, 2019 (minutes); October 31, 2019 (minutes); December 9, 2019 (minutes);
2020
March 2, 2020; (minutes)June 29, 2020 (minutes)July 10, 2020 (minutes); September 4, 2020 (minutes) September 10, 2020(minutes) September 21, 2020 (minutes) December 14, 2020
WCAB Members
|
Employee representatives |
Mark Prince
Prince Law Firm
| Tim Drea Illinois AFL-CIO
| Mitchell Horwitz
Horwitz Horwitz & Associates
|
Aaron Anderson
Painters Dist. Council #30 |
Sean
Stott
Laborers' International Union
| David Weaver & Associates
Business Representative District 9
|
Employer representatives |
Charles Denne Knell Knell Law LLC
| Mark Denzler
Illinois Manufacturers' Assoc.
| Robert Karr
Illinois Retail Merchants Association
|
Karen Harris
Illinois Health and Hospital Association
| Jill Kastner
Hennessy & Roach, P.C.
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Statutory reference: 820 ILCS 305/13.1. See also Section 7030.100 of the Rules.
Function: The board assists the IWCC in formulating policies, setting priorities, and developing administrative goals. The board makes recommendations to the governor regarding Commission appointments. It also gives the IWCC chairman a list of arbitrators who will conduct
voluntary arbitration upon request.
Members: On July 20, 2011, Governor Quinn appointed new members to the WCAB, as directed by HB1698. The board consists of 12 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Six members represent employees, and six represent employers. The IWCC chairman is the chairman of the board. Seven members constitute a quorum.
Terms: Members serve four-year terms. Members serve until they are reappointed or their successors are named. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall fill the slot for the rest of the term.
IWCC contact person:Annette Roti, Chairman's Assistant
Workers’ Compensation Commission
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
The 2021 Workers’ Compensation Commission Board Meetings are scheduled for March 22, 2021, June 21, 2021, September 20, 2021 and December 20, 2021.
All meetings will be held at 10:00AM in the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St. Chicago, Il 60601, unless otherwise noted.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
2012
January 27, 2012 (minutes);
March 27, 2012 (minutes);
May 23, 2012 en banc hearing (no minutes taken);
May 23, 2012 (minutes);
June 12, 2012 (minutes);
July 24, 2012 (minutes);
September 25, 2012 (minutes);
2013
January 22, 2013 (minutes);
March 22, 2013 (minutes);
May 17, 2013 (minutes);
July 23, 2013 (minutes);
September 24, 2013 (minutes);
November 26, 2013 (minutes);
2014
January 21, 2014 (minutes);
April 16, 2014 (minutes);
May 22, 2014 (minutes);
July 16, 2014 (minutes);
October 15, 2014 (minutes); March 12, 2015 (cancelled) ;
March 31, 2015 (minutes); June 11, 2015 (Cancelled); September 9, 2015 (Cancelled);
September 29, 2015 (minutes); December 10, 2015 (Cancelled);
2016
March 4, 2016 (cancelled);
June 10, 2016 (minutes);
September 12, 2016 (minutes);
October 19, 2016 (Specially set meeting) (minutes); December 1, 2016 MEETING CANCELLED;
2017
March 22, 2017 MEETING CANCELLED;
June 15, 2017 (minutes);
September 25, 2017 (minutes);
December 20, 2017 (minutes);
2018
March 29, 2018 (minutes); June 12, 2018 (minutes);
July 19, 2018 (minutes);
September 6, 2018 (minutes);
December 19, 2018 (minutes);
2019
January 28, 2019 (minutes); May 20, 2019 (minutes); June 25, 2019 (minutes); September 16, 2019 (room number changed to 3-105) (minutes); December 16, 2019 (minutes); January 14, 2020 (minutes)
2020
March 16, 2020 (minutes); June 15, 2020 (minutes)September 22, 2020 (minutes) December 7, 2020
| Michael Brennan, Chairman |
| Commissioners by panel: | Panel A | Panel B | Panel C |
Employee representatives: | Thomas Tyrrell | Douglas McCarthy
| Marc Parker
|
Public representatives: | Maria Portela
| Stephen Mathis
| Barbara Flores
|
| Employer representatives: |
Kathryn Doerries
| L. Elizabeth Coppoletti | Deborah Simpson |
Statutory
reference: 820 ILCS 305/13
Function: The Commission administers the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act.
Members: Commissioners are appointed by the governor to a four-year term with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Terms: Commissioners serve until they are reappointed or their successors are named.
IWCC contact person:
Annette Roti, Chairman's Assistant
Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
The 2021 Medical Fee Advisory Board Meetings will be held on March 15, 2021, June 14, 2021, September 13, 2021 and December 13, 2021.
All meetings will be held at 2:00PM in the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601, unless otherwise noted.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
2012
March 13, 2012 (minutes);
June 20, 2012 (minutes);
July 24, 2012 (minutes);
September 19, 2012 (minutes);
December 5, 2012 (minutes);
2013
March 13, 2013 (minutes);
June 20, 2013 (minutes);
September 18, 2013 (minutes);
December 18, 2013 (minutes);
2014
April 18, 2014 (minutes);
June 6, 2014 (minutes);
July 25, 2014 (minutes); October 15, 2014 cancelled for lack of quorum;
November 12, 2014 (minutes);
December 11, 2014 (minutes);
2015
March 10, 2015 (cancelled); March 30, 2015 (cancelled) ;
April 10, 2015 (
minutes); June 9, 2015 (Cancelled);
September 3, 2015 (minutes);
December 8, 2015 (minutes);
2016
March 11, 2016 (Meeting Cancelled);
June 13, 2016 (minutes);
September 12, 2016 (minutes); December 9, 2019 Cancelled (due to lack of quorum) December 12, 2016 (minutes);
2017
March 20, 2017 (minutes);
June 12, 2017 (minutes); September 11, 2017 (Meeting Cancelled);
November 13, 2017 (minutes);
December 4, 2017 (Meeting Cancelled);
2018
March 19, 2018 (Meeting Cancelled);
June 18, 2018 (minutes);
September 17, 2018 (Meeting Cancelled);
December 17, 2018 (minutes);
2019
January 28, 2019 (Meeting Cancelled);
February 11, 2019 (minutes); April 1, 2019 (minutes); May 20, 2019 (minutes); September 9, 2019 (Meeting Cancelled-due to lack of quorum); December 9, 2019 (Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum)
2020
March 2, 2020; (minutes) June 29, 2020 (minutes) October 5, 2020 (minutes) December 14, 2020
WCMFAB Members
|
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Employee representatives |
Employer representatives |
Medical provider representatives |
David Menchetti
Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti
| Helena Lefkow Illinois Health and Hospital Association
| Preston Wolin, MD
Clinic for Athletic Medicine Ltd.
|
Mike Macelllaio Chicago and Cook County Building and Trades
| Amy Bilton
Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry
| David Fletcher, MD SafeWorks Illinois
|
| Tanya Dawood IL Retail Merchants Association
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Statutory reference: 820 ILCS 305/8.3
Function: The board advises the IWCC on the establishment of fees for medical services and the accessibility of medical treatment.
Members: The board consists of nine members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Three members represent employees, three represent employers, and three represent medical providers.
Terms: Members serve four-year terms. Members serve until they are reappointed or their successors are named. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall fill the slot for the rest of the term.
IWCC contact person:Annette.Roti
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