Illinois Lawmakers Double Down on Drug Formulary Proposal

A second bill that would create a closed drug formulary for injured workers in Illinois was introduced last week, in line with a yearslong trend among state lawmakers aiming to mandate how drugs are prescribed under workers’ compensation. HB 4087, by Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, which was referred to the Rules Committee in the state House of Representatives, calls on the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission to consult with the Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board to adopt an evidence-based drug formulary by Sept. 1. The bill would require prescriptions in...