CHICAGO (AP) — Amid a federal investigation of potential workers' compensation abuses, Gov. Pat Quinn's administration on Friday proposed systemwide changes to prevent possible malfeasance and save employers money.
The issue also is getting a lot of attention because Illinois is fighting a reputation as a place bad for business after Democratic lawmakers passed an income tax increase in January.
Among Quinn's proposals is a 30 percent cut in payments to medical providers who treat people injured on the job, a reduction the administration estimates could save employers up to $500 million but still generously compensate health care workers.
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