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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an award for self-procured medical marijuana reimbursement. The Board found that neither the parties nor the trial judge considered Health and Safety Code section 11362.785(d). This statute states that health insurance providers are not required to reimburse for the medical use of marijuana. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to address the applicability of this statute.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an award for self-procured medical marijuana reimbursement. The Board found that neither the parties nor the trial judge considered Health and Safety Code section 11362.785(d). This statute states that health insurance providers are not required to reimburse for the medical use of marijuana. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to address the applicability of this statute.
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