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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior order requiring the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) to reimburse Sutter Health. CIGA argued that the reimbursement claim, stemming from a stipulation with an insolvent insurer, was not a "covered claim" under Insurance Code section 1063.1. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report and recommendation, denying CIGA's reconsideration request. Therefore, CIGA remains obligated to reimburse Sutter Health as per the original stipulation.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior order requiring the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) to reimburse Sutter Health. CIGA argued that the reimbursement claim, stemming from a stipulation with an insolvent insurer, was not a "covered claim" under Insurance Code section 1063.1. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report and recommendation, denying CIGA's reconsideration request. Therefore, CIGA remains obligated to reimburse Sutter Health as per the original stipulation.
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