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Issue Commentary: Obesity In the Workplace–Who Pays?

The Workcomp Writer

Her medical care providers previously diagnosed her with obesity and recommended treatments ranging from changes to her diet to prescription weight-loss medications. It initially concluded, however, that plaintiff had failed to establish that her weight loss treatment was medically necessary as a result of her compensable injuries.

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Medical Marijuana Within the Context of Workers’ Compensation Claims

The Workcomp Writer

territories 2 allow, at least in some instances, the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Eleven states allow for the use of low THC, high CBD products for medical reasons. Jurisdictions Requiring Reimbursement for Medical Marijuana. 3. . §§ 26-2B-1 to 26-2B-7, et seq.), Four have ruled such reimbursement can be ordered.