Question Number Six

My employer is contesting my injury as non-compensable under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. Since my employer has not paid my medical bills, my medical treaters are threatening to initiate collection proceedings and report me to the credit reporting agencies. Is there to prevent this from happening until my workers’ compensation claim is resolved?

Yes. If you notify the medical treater that your injury was a result of a work accident and give them the employer’s contact information, the medical treater must bill the employer directly. At that point, the law would also prohibit the medical treater from attempting to collect payment or from reporting you to the credit agencies until a determination has been made by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. The medical provider may continue to send you reminders of the balance.