We see this issue come up time and again when an injured worker, in a workers' compensation case, seeks reimbursement for the cost of the drug and the carrier denies it, arguing Schedule 1. The obvious concern of carriers and employers is, will they be prosecuted by the federal government for paying for the cost of a Schedule 1 drug. (Credit: Tunatura/Shutterstock)
The movement to legalize marijuana dates back to 1970 when Congress passed the Controlled Substance Act (CSA), 21 USC 812, classifying marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug along with LSD, heroin and ecstasy. The Schedule 1 classification means these drugs have no accepted medical use, not even under medical supervision, and have a high potential for abuse.
Want to continue reading?
Become a Free PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader
Your access to unlimited PropertyCasualty360 content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:
- All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis.
- Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters.
- Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com.
Already have an account? Sign In
© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.
