No Medical Marijuana on Auto Insurers’ Dimes

By admin | Published: September 30, 2011

It has been argued that health insurance was never intended to cover medical marijuana. But claims for medical marijuana coverage have been pouring in for the victims of wrecks, whose health care for injuries sustained in accidents is often paid in part or full by auto insurance policies.

Michigan lawmakers are poised to put their foot down. Earlier this week the state Senate Judiciary committee voted unanimously that car insurance companies will not have to pay claims for medical marijuana.

Up until now, some companies have been paying the claims, since the issue wasn’t addressed specifically in medical marijuana law. Health insurance was forbidden from covering the cost of medical marijuana when the laws were created, but not auto insurers.

Next up for the legislation is consideration by the full state Senate.

Once the issue of auto insurance medical marijuana claims is laid to rest, next up will be prohibiting workers compensation claims for medical marijuana.

Meanwhile, those who live in Michigan can expect to have to pay out of pocket if they and their doctors deem medical marijuana a necessity in dealing with illness or injury – even injuries caused by automobile accidents.

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