The appeals board is vested with all power not inconsistent with Article VI of the Constitution of the State of California to hear and determine any dispute or matter arising out of an obligation under this division to provide directly, or through the medium of insurance, benefits identical with those prescribed by Division 4 of this code, with such limitations as are authorized, in the case of insurance, by § 11657 of the Insurance Code.

(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1513.)

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Terms Used In California Labor Code 6143

  • Appeals board: means the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. See California Labor Code 6101
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
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