Medical cannabis prescribed under the ACMPR/RACFM may, depending on your situation, be covered in full or in part by private insurance, CNESST, IVAC or the Veterans Affairs program. Here's how to find out what applies to you.
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Many group (employer) or private insurance plans offer partial coverage for medical cannabis, generally under the specialty drug category. Terms vary by insurer: some require proof that conventional treatments failed, others a form signed by the prescribing physician.
Wemedic provides the medical documentation you need to support your request to your insurer.
If your condition (chronic pain, work-related PTSD, etc.) stems from an occupational injury recognized by CNESST, medical cannabis can be included in your treatment plan and reimbursed once a physician formally authorizes it.
Our team can work alongside your existing CNESST file to support your claim.
People compensated by IVAC for physical or psychological after-effects of a crime may, in some cases, have their medical cannabis reimbursed as part of their rehabilitation plan, on a physician's recommendation.
Canadian Armed Forces veterans covered by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and administered by Medavie Blue Cross may be eligible for medical cannabis reimbursement — and get a 100% free teleconsultation at Wemedic for the entire process.
The document issued by CNESST or IVAC showing your file number, the date of the event and the recognized diagnosis.
Your full pharmacological profile, needed to build a safe treatment plan.
An authorization from your treating physician or specialist — CNESST and IVAC require this before any reimbursement.
Our team helps you understand the financing options that apply to your situation.
