Requires workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage for the medical use of cannabis under certain circumstances.
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Overview
This bill aims to expand access to medical cannabis coverage by requiring workers’ compensation, personal injury protection (PIP), and health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover costs associated with its use under specific circumstances. It mandates that employers, insurers, and health carriers provide coverage for qualifying patients authorized for medical cannabis, subject to federal law enforcement. The bill also establishes procedures for reimbursement if direct payment to dispensaries is not possible.
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Joseph Vitale
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