In Illinois there has been a relatively recent change in the Workers’ Compensation law that protects the injured worker who has unpaid medical bills.
You must file a claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and let the medical provider know you have filed the claim. Once the provider is notified of the claim they are supposed to stop collection efforts until the case is resolved. The provider is allowed to request updates regarding the status of the claim.
This change in the law provides important protections for the injured worker, especially in disputed cases. It keeps off the pressure of the bill collector, and allows you to focus on recovering from your injury.
If you are receiving medical bills and Workers Compensation is not paying the bills, you should contact a Workers’ Compensation lawyer immediately.