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Benefits are paid for injuries that are caused, in whole or in part, by an employee's work. This may include the aggravation of a pre-existing condition, injuries brought on by the repetitive use of a part of the body, heart attacks, or any other physical problem caused by work. Benefits are paid regardless of fault.

You must report your work injury to your boss within 45 days in Illinois. Generally, if you're injured on the job, you must file a claim for benefits under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act within three years of the date of the injury (or within two years of the last payment of benefits, whichever is later).

Workers compensation in Illinois pays 66% of your average weekly wage (AWW) and will be subject to minimum and maximum limits. Generally, your AWW is based on your pre-tax wages during the 52 weeks before the date of your injury or illness.

Steps to Follow After a Work Injury Seek medical care immediately. Under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, you may choose your own doctor. ... Report your injury, orally or in writing, to a person in management at your workplace. ... File a Workers' Compensation Claim with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.

The only part of the Illinois workers' comp fee schedule that explicitly uses ICD codes is the Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital fee schedule, which sets a maximum per diem rate.