Event
WEBINAR: Rewriting the Rules: HB 5228’s Overhaul of UR and IMEs
September 9, 2026
Natasa Timotijevic
Join Goldberg Segalla partner Natasa Timotijevic for an in-depth discussion focusing on Illinois’ sweeping changes regarding how Utilization Review and Independent Medical Examinations function in Workers’ Compensation claims, and how the practices that worked yesterday may expose you to real risk tomorrow. This webinar will also examine exactly what HB 5228 changes, how it affects the strategies you rely upon to manage medical treatment and dispute claims, and what you need to do now to keep your handling compliant and defensible.
Who Should Attend:
- Claims adjusters
- Employers
- Risk managers
- Anyone who takes part in claim handling and litigation management
What You’ll Learn:
- How HB 5228 reshapes the Utilization Review process and shifts the evidentiary weight given to UR determinations.
- The new requirements and limitations governing Independent Medical Examinations, and what they mean for challenging treatment orders.
- Practical steps that claims professionals and employers should take immediately to adapt their workflows and avoid costly missteps under the new amendments to the law.