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This case concerns the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) seeking reimbursement from the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) for costs incurred administering workers' compensation claims. The WCJ initially awarded CIGA reimbursement for benefits paid but not for associated administration expenses. The Appeals Board granted CIGA's reconsideration petition, ruling that CIGA is entitled to reimbursement for both benefits and specific claim administration expenses, including medical-legal costs. The Board amended the findings and award to reflect this, returning the matter to the trial level for further proceedings.
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This case concerns the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) seeking reimbursement from the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) for costs incurred administering workers' compensation claims. The WCJ initially awarded CIGA reimbursement for benefits paid but not for associated administration expenses. The Appeals Board granted CIGA's reconsideration petition, ruling that CIGA is entitled to reimbursement for both benefits and specific claim administration expenses, including medical-legal costs. The Board amended the findings and award to reflect this, returning the matter to the trial level for further proceedings.
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