Time to File

Basic Requirements

Eligibility

There are a number of requirements that must be met in order to have a compensable Illinois workers’ compensation claim. These are set forth in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission’s Request for Hearing form, which is filed before an arbitration hearing. You can find a […]

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Basic Requirements

Time to File

Injured workers in Illinois generally have 3 years to file an “Application for Adjustment of Claim” with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission if no benefits have been paid or, if benefits have been paid, 2 years from the last date of payment. You can receive workers’ […]