Medical Marijuana and all medications containing marijuana, THC or CBD's, may be covered by a benefit plan, depending upon the circumstance and the carrier.
With respect to Beneplan's partnered claims processors, the stance at last publish is as follows:
Only medical marijuana with a Drug Identification Number (DIN) would be considered eligible for coverage under a drug formulary.
Without the presence of DIN, some carriers may pay the claim through a health care spending account or a cost-plus agreement.
The common practice changes on an almost weekly basis, so it's best to call your insurer directly to find out if you have coverage or not.
Your insurer's phone number is listed on your drug card. Here are some for your convenience:
The Co-operators 1-800-667-8164
Green Shield Canada 1-888-711-1119
Also, try typing in the name of your health product into your claims app, as that will be the most up-to-the-minute coverage information.
Co-operators Benefits App:
iPhone
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/benefits-now/id1002482703?mt=8
Green Shield On the Go App: