Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Public Safety Employee Benefits Act
Plaintiff was a full-time police officer who was disabled as a result of being severely injured in the line of duty. Plaintiffs became eligilbe for Medicare based on disability. Court properly dismissed Plaintiffs’ complaint with prejudice. Court properly concluded that Village was not obligated, under section 10(a) of Public Safety Employee Benefits Act, to pay insurance premiums for Plaintiffs after they became eligible for Medicare coverage. Court properly concluded that Plaintiffs could not seek recovery for the unpaid premiums under Wage Payment and Collection Act. (LAVIN and COBBS, concurring.)