An Act relative to cannabis for Medicare eligible patients
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Notwithstanding any general or special law, a health care provider certifying a patient over the age of 65 in accordance with Section 1 of Chapter 94I of the Massachusetts General Laws may be eligible for reimbursement for such certification by qualifying health plans regulated under Chapters 32A, 175, 176A, 176B and 176G.
Health plans may include cannabis for medical use, as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 94I of the Massachusetts General Laws in their formulary, for patients over the age of 65 subject to its inclusion on Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V, or Schedule VI of the Drug Control Program within the Department of Public Health.
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law, a health care provider certifying a patient over the age of 65 in accordance with Section 1 of Chapter 94I of the Massachusetts General Laws may be eligible for reimbursement for such certification by qualifying health plans regulated under Chapters 32A, 175, 176A, 176B and 176G. SECTION 2. Health plans may include cannabis for medical use, as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 94I of the Massachusetts General Laws in their formulary, for patients over the age of 65 subject to its inclusion on Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V, or Schedule VI of the Drug Control Program within the Department of Public Health.