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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior ruling that it lacks jurisdiction over a contract dispute between Contra Costa County and its excess insurer, General Reinsurance Corporation (GRC). The dispute concerns whether GRC must reimburse the County for certain bill review expenses under their excess policy. The Board determined this is a contract issue between insurer and insured, not a workers' compensation insurance coverage dispute subject to mandatory arbitration under Labor Code section 5275. The parties may pursue remedies like declaratory relief in civil court.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior ruling that it lacks jurisdiction over a contract dispute between Contra Costa County and its excess insurer, General Reinsurance Corporation (GRC). The dispute concerns whether GRC must reimburse the County for certain bill review expenses under their excess policy. The Board determined this is a contract issue between insurer and insured, not a workers' compensation insurance coverage dispute subject to mandatory arbitration under Labor Code section 5275. The parties may pursue remedies like declaratory relief in civil court.
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