Commission Review Board
Self-Insurers Advisory Board
Workers' Compensation Advisory Board
Workers’ Compensation Commission
Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
All meetings are public meetings.  There is no need to register if you wish to attend.

MEETING NOTICES AND MINUTES
Once a meeting notice/agenda has been issued, the date below will appear as an active link to the document.  Once minutes have been approved, a link will be posted next to the meeting date. 

LOCATION
Unless stated otherwise, meetings are held in the Chicago office: James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St., in the 8th floor Oral Argument Room; Springfield meetings will be held in the Commission's Springfield office, 4500 S. Sixth St. Frontage Road.

Commission Review Board

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meetings begin at 10:00 am at the IWCC Chicago office unless otherwise stated. 

July 17, 2013 in Springfield; October 16, 2013

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

September 9, 2011 (minutes); January 25, 2012 (minutes); April 25, 2012 (minutes); July 31, 2012 (minutes); October 24, 2012 (minutes); January 23, 2013; April 17, 2013

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: Carolyn Parks, Executive Director and Judicial Manager

Self-Insurers Advisory Board

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meetings begin at 10:30 am in the IWCC Chicago office unless otherwise stated.

June 16, 2013 in Springfield; September 18, 2013; December 18, 2013

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

September 8, 2010 (minutes); December 17, 2010 (minutes); March 10, 2011 (minutes); June 8, 2011 (minutes); September 12, 2011 (minutes); December 20, 2011 (minutes); March 21, 2012 (minutes); June 20, 2012 (minutes); September 19, 2012 (minutes); December 5, 2012 (minutes); March 26, 2013 cancelled for lack of quorum; April 15, 2013

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
Meetings begin at 1:00 pm at the IWCC Chicago office unless otherwise stated:

April 26, 2013; July 17, 2013 in Springfield; October 16, 2013

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

July 20, 2010 (minutes); October 27, 2010 (minutes); January 25, 2011 (minutes); February 14, 2011 (minutes); April 26, 2011 (minutes); July 25, 2011 (minutes); August 1, 2011 (minutes); August 2, 2011 (minutes); August 10, 2011 (minutes); August 24, 2011 (minutes); September 2, 2011 (minutes); September 7, 2011 (minutes); September 16, 2011 (minutes); October 5, 2011 (minutes); October 7, 2011 (minutes); November 30, 2011 (minutes); 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); January 23, 2013

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: Kimberly Janas, Secretary of the Commission

Workers’ Compensation Commission

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meetings are held at the IWCC Chicago office unless otherwise stated. 

July 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Springfield; September 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.; November 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

September 1, 2010 (minutes); January 20, 2011 (minutes); March 17, 2011;  June 15, 2011 (minutes); September 15, 2011 (minutes); November 17, 2011 (minutes); 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); January 22, 2013 (minutes); March 22, 2013 at 10:00 am (minutes); May 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

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: Kimberly Janas, Secretary and Operations Manager

Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meetings begin at 1:00 pm in the IWCC Chicago office unless otherwise stated.

June 19, 2013 in Springfield; September 18, 2013; December 18, 2013

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

August 24, 2010 (minutes); November 17, 2010 (minutes); June 14, 2011 (minutes); August 23, 2011 (minutes); September 20, 2011 (minutes); October 18, 2011 (minutes); November 30, 2011 (minutes); December 7, 2011 (minutes); March 13, 2012 (minutes); June 20, 2012 (minutes); July 24, 2012 (minutes); September 19, 2012 (minutes); December 5, 2012 (minutes); March 13, 2013

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: Susan Piha, Manager of Research and Education