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Workers’ Compensation and Medical Payments – ACT NOW!

By Lindsay Wagahoff, MA · November 7, 20183 min read

Person looking at a piggy bank — Workers’ Compensation and Medical Payments – ACT NOW!

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Editor's Note: This action alert is now in the past. The governor's veto was overridden. Thank you for your previous action, but no further action is necessary.

Over the summer, Governor Rauner vetoed SB 904 (Hastings/Hoffman), which would have provided a way to enforce interest on late payments from insurance companies to medical providers under the workers’ compensation system.

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About the Author

Lindsay Wagahoff, MA

Ms. Wagahoff previously held the position of Director of Governmental Relations with the ICS. In addition to her Masters in Political Science, Lindsay has served on staff with the Office of the House Republican Leader as a legislative analyst. Also, she staffed the Human Services Committee (which handles Medicaid), as well as, the appropriations committee for Human Services. Prior to serving in this capacity, Lindsay was the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, and brings a full understanding of member relations. Her friendly and bright demeanor and tenacious attitude allowed the Illinois Chiropractic Society to maintain positive health care relationships and advance the chiropractic profession both at the Capitol and with regulatory bodies. Please contact Ben Schwarm with questions related to Government Relations.