Illinois SB1189 ensures policemen denied reinstatement due to disability are presumed disabled for benefits.

Illinois SB1189 amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code to ensure policemen who apply for disability benefits and are denied reinstatement by their employer due to physical or mental incapacity are presumed disabled. It mandates that no policeman meeting the requirements for a disability benefit can be denied unless their employer reinstates them or offers a limited-duty position. The bill also states that policemen denied disability benefits without such offers after the effective date are entitled to those benefits.

Illinois SB1189 ensures policemen denied reinstatement due to disability are presumed disabled for benefits.

Illinois SB1189 amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code to ensure policemen who apply for disability benefits and are denied reinstatement by their employer due to physical or mental incapacity are presumed disabled. It mandates that no policeman meeting the requirements for a disability benefit can be denied unless their employer reinstates them or offers a limited-duty position. The bill also states that policemen denied disability benefits without such offers after the effective date are entitled to those benefits.