Illinois, S.C. Reopen In-Person Comp Hearings; Others Add Codes, Create Presumption

Two months into the worst of the COVID pandemic, states are continuing to adjust, with some moving to reopen claims hearings; another posting new billing fees for virus testing; and a third passing a sweeping presumption bill. Illinois: After two months of canceled hearings and arbitration procedures done only through telephone calls, the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission has decided to allow more in-person proceedings. In a bulletin posted this week, the commission said that starting June 1, emergency in-person hearings will no longer be held, but an arb...