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N.J. bill mandating comp coverage for medical cannabis reintroduced - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers N.J. bill mandating comp coverage for medical cannabis reintroduced by Louise Esola Cannabis , Workers Comp Coverage , Workplace Safety Mar 17, 2026 A New Jersey bill that would require workers compensation insurers to cover the cost of medical cannabis for injured workers has been reintroduced after failing to advance in the prior legislative session. The measure, filed as S. 3984 and made public this week, is a carryover of both A. 4371 and S. 1943 from 2024, which did not gain traction. While the text of the new bill was not released, documentation indicates it is identical to the legislation introduced in 2024 mandating that employers and workers compensation insurers provide coverage for medical cannabis when an injured worker is a qualifying patient under the state’s medical marijuana program. Under those proposals, cannabis would be treated as a compensable medical benefit, similar to other prescribed treatments, so long as it is authorized for the employee’s condition. The bill also specifies that if insurers or employers cannot pay dispensaries directly, they must reimburse injured workers for out-of-pocket costs upon proof of payment. The measure included a key caveat tied to federal law: employers and insurers would not be required to provide coverage if the federal government intervenes to enforce the Controlled Substances Act, under which marijuana remains illegal. Related News Dual North America names former Axis exec CEO March 17, 2026 Guy Carpenter names global head of parametric advisory March 17, 2026 Pennsylvania, Hawaii lawmakers target compound drug costs March 17, 2026 Berkley broadens lawyer risk management services March 17, 2026 Gulf cargo shifts routes after Hormuz closure March 17, 2026 Panama asks Cosco to reconsider port operations suspension March 17, 2026 SiriusPoint forms London specialty division March 17, 2026 Echo Re to open India branch in GIFT City March 17, 2026 Oman Air Cargo to impose fuel, war risk surcharges March 17, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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