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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a prior order finding the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) entitled to reimbursement from the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF). SCIF argued CIGA's reimbursement claim was untimely and that CIGA knew of SCIF's joint liability. CIGA asserted SCIF never contested the reimbursement amount. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, clarifying CIGA's statutory role and distinguishing "coverage" from "covered claim," deeming SCIF's arguments regarding coverage misplaced.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a prior order finding the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) entitled to reimbursement from the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF). SCIF argued CIGA's reimbursement claim was untimely and that CIGA knew of SCIF's joint liability. CIGA asserted SCIF never contested the reimbursement amount. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, clarifying CIGA's statutory role and distinguishing "coverage" from "covered claim," deeming SCIF's arguments regarding coverage misplaced.
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