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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a finding awarding reimbursement for self-procured medical marijuana. The Board ruled that under Health and Safety Code section 11362.785(d), no insurance provider is liable for reimbursement for the medical use of marijuana. The Court further found the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion regarding marijuana was based on applicant's statements, not medical expertise. Therefore, the employer is not liable for the cost of the self-procured marijuana.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a finding awarding reimbursement for self-procured medical marijuana. The Board ruled that under Health and Safety Code section 11362.785(d), no insurance provider is liable for reimbursement for the medical use of marijuana. The Court further found the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion regarding marijuana was based on applicant's statements, not medical expertise. Therefore, the employer is not liable for the cost of the self-procured marijuana.
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