A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn:

Skillicorn Files Workers’ Comp Reform Package

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) has filed a workers’ compensation reform package consisting of legislation to address this major area impeding job growth in Illinois.

Alan Skillicorn

“Workers’ compensation costs in Illinois are among the highest in the country and it is driving job creators of all sizes out of the state,” said Skillicorn.

“A couple of weeks ago, I heard from a small business owner in my district who has been forced to move his business out of Illinois because all the costs from the state are too much.

“This is another 50 good paying jobs we are losing.”

The workers’ compensation reform package consists of House Bills 2634 and 2635.

It focuses on reducing workers’ compensation costs by reforming cost driving rates and fees.

HB 2634 targets excessive attorney’s fees by reducing them from 20% to 15%, while HB 2635 targets accident rates and medical fees by lowering them to levels similar to other states and those authorized by Medicare.

“Last week, Gov. Pritzker added more cost to the price of doing business in Illinois by signing Senate Bill 1 into law, but if he is serious about making our state more business friendly, then he seriously needs to take up workers’ compensation reform,” said Skillicorn.

“If we don’t reform workers’ compensation and other cost drivers, the small business owner I heard from will only be one of many more to leave Illinois.”

For additional information about House Bills 2634 and 2635, visit the “Legislation” section on www.repskillicorn.com<http://www.repskillicorn.com/>.