Illinois HB1258 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to classify shoulder injuries as arm injuries and hip injuries as leg injuries for compensation.
HB1258 amends the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act by specifying that injuries to the shoulder are considered injuries to part of the arm and injuries to the hip are considered injuries to part of the leg for compensation purposes. This change is effective immediately. The bill also includes provisions for determining compensation rates, medical treatment, and other related matters under the Workers' Compensation Act.
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