N.J. Committee Approves Marijuana for Comp; Mass. Court Just Says 'No'

A second legislative committee has approved a bill that would require insurers in New Jersey to pay for medical marijuana for injured workers. The move by the Assembly Appropriations Committee paves the way for a floor vote. And it comes amid a number of differing court decisions around the country on whether comp insurance must reimburse for a drug that is still illegal under federal law. The Massachusetts Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that state law prohibits ordering insurance companies to pay for medical marijuana. Chris Stark, regional vice president of the National Association o...