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Medical marijuana: A growing issue for employers in Workers’ Compensation

What employers need to know about the issues surrounding legalization of medical marijuana and its effect on workers' comp.

By Kevin Glennon | Updated on July 02, 2015

With 23 states and the District of Columbia having legalized the use of medical marijuana, employers and insurance companies are wondering if they soon may be asked to cover medical marijuana as part of their workers’ compensation claims. Although there is no definitive answer right now, it’s important to shed light on the various issues affecting the use of medical marijuana in workers’ compensation.

Currently, there are several factors hindering adoption:

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