A decision currently on appeal before the Illinois Supreme Court addresses a novel issue that may impact civil cases that also involve a workers’ compensation injury. 

NBKL's integrated subrogation program helps clients achieve early case closure and effective third-party recovery.

The ISIA is pleased to present its 2021 VIRTUAL “NUTS AND BOLTS” program.  This program is designed as a basic, entry-level introduction to Illinois Workers’ Compensation. 

Please join our own Bill Lowry who is hosting a town hall meeting tomorrow, February 11th from noon-1:00 p.m. addressing the Cook County COVID-19 Vaccination Program.

Welcome to the Winter 2021 edition of the Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance Corner.

Why would I do a Medicare Set-Aside when an individual has an alternative form of health insurance, whether that be through group health insurance after the age of 65 while working for the respondent-employer or through a spouse?

One of the challenging tasks for MSA allocators is persuading CMS to exclude a surgical allocation when a future surgical procedure is mentioned in the medical record.

On October 5, 2020, CMS released version 3.2 of its Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide.

Medicare coverage is not limited to Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance). Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) are also an available option for Medicare beneficiaries.

In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn. For first responders and front-line workers affected by COVID-19, the sunset provision of House Bill 4276 extends the promises and benefits of the COVID presumptive laws from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021.