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| On July 20, 2005, Governor Rod
Blagojevich signed into effect numerous amendments
to the Illinois Workers Compensation Act.
Some of the more important amendments include:
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| -Temporary Partial Disability
(TPD). This is applicable if you have been
released to return to work on a light duty
basis or modified duty basis, and that light
duty or modified duty position does not pay
the same wages as your full performance wages
prior to your injury. If this is the case
you are entitled to 2/3 of the difference
between the amount would be able to earn in
the full performance of your job at the time
of the injury and the net amount earned in
the light duty or modified duty position.
This is effective for accidents after February
1, 2006. |
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| -Vocational Rehabilitation shall
not be less than the employees TTD rate and
all vocational rehabilitation counselors shall
have the proper certifications. This is effective
for accidents after February 1, 2006.
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| -If the employee tenders a written
demand for payment of benefits under Section
8(b) (TTD), Section 19L requires the employer
to tender a written response within fourteen
days of the written request detailing the
reason for the delay. |
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| -Maintenance benefits for vocational
rehabilitation cannot be less than your TTD
rate. |
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are intended for informational purposes only
and are not legal advice. |
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