Bill Would Require Workers' Comp to Cover Medical Marijuana in Certain Cases

A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require workers’ compensation, personal injury and health insurance coverage for medical marijuana use under some circumstances. State Sen. Joe Vitale, D-Middlesex, introduced Senate Bill 3406 on Friday, and it was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The bill would require benefits plans to cover costs associated with marijuana use as long as the person covered is a patient authorized to use the drug for medical purposes. Carriers and employers would not be required to cover medical marijuana use if the federal government in...