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HB 4177

WORK COMP-BURIAL EXPENSES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Marti Deuter

Illinois HB 4177 expands workers' compensation burial expense benefits for families of workers who die from work-related causes.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4177

Legislative bill overview

HB 4177 modifies Illinois workers' compensation law to expand coverage for burial expenses. The bill appears to increase the maximum allowable burial expense reimbursement or broaden the categories of workers whose families qualify for burial expense benefits under the state's workers' compensation system.

Why is this important

Workers' compensation burial benefits provide critical financial support to families of workers who die from work-related injuries or illnesses, helping cover end-of-life expenses during an already difficult time. This expansion could reduce the financial burden on families and potentially address gaps in current coverage that leave some families underprotected.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Expanding burial expense coverage increases costs for the workers' compensation insurance system, which may be passed to employers through higher premiums
  • Eligibility scope: Questions about which workers' deaths qualify (only acute traumatic injuries vs. occupational diseases) and whether the expansion is appropriately targeted
  • Benefit adequacy debate: Disagreement over whether current or proposed benefit levels appropriately reflect actual burial costs versus other competing workers' compensation priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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