Arbitrator Evaluation Survey Due April 22, 2026
Summary
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission requests stakeholder feedback on arbitrators seeking reappointment through an online survey due April 22, 2026. No new compliance obligations are created. The notice also announces electronic payment options are now available for assessments and self-insurance fees.
What changed
The IL IWCC has issued a notice requesting stakeholder feedback on arbitrators seeking reappointment. The survey is available online and responses must be submitted by April 22, 2026. This is an administrative notice, not a rule change. No new compliance obligations are created. The notice also announces new electronic payment options for assessments and self-insurance fees.
Affected parties including attorneys, employers, insurers, and claim administrators who interact with IWCC arbitrators may submit evaluations for arbitrators with whom they have had direct interaction. The survey is used by the Chairman to assist in reappointment recommendations to the Governor under Section 14 of the Act. No immediate compliance action is required.
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Assessments and self-insurance fees can now be paid electronically. Click here for instructions.
Pursuant to Section 14 of the Act (820 ILCS 305/14), the Chairman evaluates Arbitrators seeking reappointment and may recommend them to the Governor. To assist in this process, please complete a brief survey for any Arbitrator with whom you have had direct interaction. The survey is easy to use and includes space for comments. Only Arbitrators seeking reappointment are included. Please do not submit evaluations for individuals you have not worked with.
The survey is found here: Arbitration Evaluation 2026
All responses must be submitted by April 22, 2026.
Arbitration Calendars
- Downstate Arbitration Hearing Sites Monday, February 02, 2026
- 2026 Downstate Arbitrator Calendar Friday, January 16, 2026
- 2026 Chicago Arbitrator Calendar Thursday, October 09, 2025
- Arbitrator Webex Access Wednesday, October 08, 2025
- 2025 Downstate Arbitrator Calendar Friday, September 05, 2025 1 to 5 of 11 records
Contact Information
Chicago: 312-814-6500
Springfield: 217-785-7087
Collinsville: 618-346-3484
Peoria: 312-814-6500
Rockford: 312-814-6500 If you intend to visit our Peoria or Rockford office, please call first to make sure the office is open.
TDD/TTY Support Line: 866-383-4370
Support: wcc.compfile@illinois.gov
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