By Bill Kidd, Central Bureau ChiefIllinois businesses are eager to take advantage of the workers’ compensation preferred provider programs (PPPs) authorized last year under House Bill 1698 – but likely won’t be able to get approvals to use the PPPs until middle or late summer.A PPP is a group of medical providers that has been approved by the employer to treat workers for their injuries. Employers may hire an administrator for the PPP, and the Illinois Department of Insurance must approve PPP applications by employers and administrators.The programs are intended to let employ...
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