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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's order, dismissing CIGA as a defendant. CIGA is an insurer of last resort and only covers claims where no other insurance is available. In this case, CNA provided "other insurance" covering future medical treatment, thus precluding CIGA's liability. Therefore, CIGA has no obligation to provide medical treatment to the applicant.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's order, dismissing CIGA as a defendant. CIGA is an insurer of last resort and only covers claims where no other insurance is available. In this case, CNA provided "other insurance" covering future medical treatment, thus precluding CIGA's liability. Therefore, CIGA has no obligation to provide medical treatment to the applicant.
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