States introduce mixed legislation on cannabis payments in comp | Business Insurance

2095, which would create a statewide cannabis program that explicitly exempts workers compensation insurers and self-insured employers from paying for or reimbursing anyone for the costs of using medical cannabis.

The bill would also say that if payment to a cannabis dispensary is not feasible, employers and insurers would be required to reimburse injured workers for costs associated with its medical use.

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