Medical use and LNI claims?

[xcalibir]

I am new to the forums and have a question. I have just started looking into the use of Medical Marijuana and believe I would have no problems getting a card. My problem/question is regarding LNI (workers comp) and how getting a card can impact my LNI claim? Is anyone in this community familiar with LNI and the use of MM?

I am getting to the end of my rope. I have tried lvl 1 and lvl 2 pain meds only to find I am allergic to several of them and many have little to no effect on my pain. My next step is to try steroid injection in my neck (crossing my fingers). I am in pain 24/7 and am starting to sink into depression as it is starting to feel like nothing is going to help ease the pain.

Thanks for any response.

[killerweed420]

MMJ patients are still not protected in the work enviorment. An employer can fire you for using MMJ if they want. L&I does not release medical information to the employer unless you sign a written authorization. L&I will not divulge that information to the employer unless its germain to the reason for your claim. If the company or L&I request a drug test I would recommend subbing with synthetic urine to protect yourself.

[beaglebabe]

I know I have a friend that is a medical pt. he just had to do 4 weeks at a Seattle base pain clinic, for his L&I claim. He showed them his papers and they had NO problem with it and allowed him to use. I know from my own experience a 10 plus year battle.....I know the state as a big NO on prescribing opioid/narcotics for pain. My email is [email protected] send me an email and and I will see what I can find out.and or my facebook-http://www.facebook.com/beaglebabe45



I am new to the forums and have a question. I have just started looking into the use of Medical Marijuana and believe I would have no problems getting a card. My problem/question is regarding LNI (workers comp) and how getting a card can impact my LNI claim? Is anyone in this community familiar with LNI and the use of MM?

I am getting to the end of my rope. I have tried lvl 1 and lvl 2 pain meds only to find I am allergic to several of them and many have little to no effect on my pain. My next step is to try steroid injection in my neck (crossing my fingers). I am in pain 24/7 and am starting to sink into depression as it is starting to feel like nothing is going to help ease the pain.

Thanks for any response.

[beaglebabe]

I have read that in WA state if your fired for not passing a UA and your a medical patient, you can get your unemployment...


MMJ patients are still not protected in the work enviorment. An employer can fire you for using MMJ if they want. L&I does not release medical information to the employer unless you sign a written authorization. L&I will not divulge that information to the employer unless its germain to the reason for your claim. If the company or L&I request a drug test I would recommend subbing with synthetic urine to protect yourself.

[beaglebabe]

Found this-Washington State Agency Medical Directors' Group. (AMDG)1 ...... many providers will not prescribe opioids to patients using cannabis. ..... State law forbids L&I from paying for opioids once the patient reaches maximum medical improvement. ...http://www.agencymeddirectors.wa.gov/Files/OpioidGdline.pdf