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You don’t need a prescription for CBD oil alone. Many people swear by it, but my daughter needed it with combination THC for her rheumatoid arthritis. Medical marijuana is available in Ct. but you must first be approved by a physician in order to qualify. You then receive a state issued ID card valid for one year. I also have one as guardian and can pick up her prescriptions. Be aware though, it is a minefield getting the right combination which is very costly. Unless your state has legalized prescription marijuana, you put yourself at risk for possession. As far as CBD oil is concerned, buyer beware. That said, I think your doc is ill informed... and is giving you bad information. I will admit most doctors aren’t on board with their patients using anything they don’t condone....and CBD oil with or without THC Is under that umbrella. Medicare won’t approve prescriptions because it is not legalized by the federal government.....thus being an out of pocket expense. But to deny you health care coverage because you indulge seems absurd.
The state of Illinois just legalized CBD oil and I believe the federal government did too....unless our Congress or Senate over rides Trumps approval order.
i use CBD oil under the tongue for my back pain and I think it helps a little bit but more it helps my anxiety. I don’t know what medical care rules are. Pure CBD oil does have trace amounts of THC.
see: https://disa.com/blog/will-cbd-oil-result-in-a-positive-drug-test also see: https://khn.org/news/er-coverage-alcohol-drug-use-michelle-andrews-050112/ You would need to check with medicare to find out for sure -- My medicare coverage is through Humana - so check with your insurance company to be sure.
He doesn't want you to use products that will actually help. All medical doctors poopoo any natural resources.
So sad to see people needlessly suffering and dying because big pharma makes prescription writing so lucrative that "doctors " won't even educate themselves on the benefits of integrative care.
They don't deny coverage for drug usage. They don't even check unless there is a reason.
You took the words right outta my mouth!!!!! And what you say is so true!! I use homeopathic remedies when i can afford them....i even splurged and bought kratom....it did help a lot with some of the chronic pain in my rt knee that i need surgery on. But it was too expensive. Its a shame what the medical “profession” has become today. Its laughable really...but not funny at all when so many are suffering so needlessly. As u say, its all about the almighty $$
In Central Florida, a lot of pharmacies are advertising and selling CBD products....oils, gummies, edibles, etc. in my research online about the legal cbd products, the plants are bred without thc....my sister goes to pain management for various medical issues and is treated like an addict, like so many others are. She takes a very low dose of hydrocodone 2/day....its humiliating the way pain pts are treated, and they still endure excruciating pain!!! Her dentist told her to get and try the cbd gummies or oil, and her pain mngmnt dr flipped out and said if she did, he wld dismiss her as a patient!!!! She and i both were in the medical field for many yrs and i am appalled at the way things are now!! I personally have not had med ins for 10 yrs, will b eligible for medicare in December....i live wth chronic pain from prior injuries and severe osteoarthritis and rely on otc pain meds. Have lost all hearing in my left ear because of it....not sure how thats gonna work out, i try to remain positive, but it’s difficult on bad pain days when i can barely move. But i keep putting one foot in front of the other and drive on....🤷♀️What else can we do??
I do not think that is true. Medicare can’t deny you coverage if you have it and of course go to a provider that accepts Medicare.
Why would they test your blood for THC as the “gate keeper” to be admitted & treated? Someone has to have a written order and have a medical rationale to have the test run.
But that’s a great suggestion...call Medicare and ask them.
There are states were recreational marijuana is legal. Some seniors smoke pot in those states and I have never heard Medicare denying payment as being an issue. Medicare will not pay for the medical marijuana products though- they are paid for out of pocket.
Medical marijuana is legal in 30+ states now. Is your state one of them? If so apply for a medical marijuana card.
CVS will begin selling CBD products soon as well as other pharmacies.
Where I am (Tennessee) drug testing is considered a standard part of an ER visit and is done before surgeries and every few months when taking certain RX drugs. From what I understand, it is considered "medically necessary" due to the possibility of drug interactions and/or adverse reactions some drugs can induce during surgical anesthesia etc. Basically, everytime I have required surgery or visited an ER drug tests were done. Anything in my system can affect the treatment options available to me. They seem to have my safety in mind.
Unfortunately there is a lot of ignorance about CBD and THC in the medical community, so always check the reality with the company you are wanting to cover you in health insurance.
Having said that, if you live in a state where medical marijuana is legal, you can apply to use the CBD/THC version, the state will give you an ID card and you are legal with coverage no matter what.
If you do not want to go through the process of applying for medical marijuana in your state so you can purchase it, then there are legal versions of CBD with almost no THC, sold on 50 states and online. The use of these will not incur any drastic issues for you or for your relationship with any insurance company.
As far as I know arriving at the ER with an unprescribed drug in your system will not affect your insurance coverage, however, I agree with the idea of calling medicare and asking them. On the other hand, if you arrive at an ER with an unprescribed drug in your system or even alcohol, you could be denied certain treatments and other medications until your blood work comes back clean. It's just their way of preventing possible interactions.
I do not believe this is true at all. Many people use marijuana which does not exclude them from medical treatment. NOW The federal prohibition on prescribing marijuana means Medicare will NOT cover the cost of medical marijuana; however, Medicare should cover the cost of other medications and treatments.
You can get CBD oil without any THC in it. You just have to be careful when you get it and read the label or read the description if you’re ordering it online. There should be no problem with Medicare if you use CBD oil that does not have THC in it. Yes call Medicare and ask, that is a good idea. Green mountain hemp company has a great 600 mg product. Contact them on line and they can help. Good luck!
I saw a program on Hulu about cooking with cannabis. There are a gazillion varieties, strengths, etc. I believe you can find out IF the CBD oil has THC.
And then just call Medicare, and ask them! You might as well get the facts from the source.
CBD comes from the hemp plant, THC is minimal and does not have the same effects as what comes from a marijuana plant. Hemp and CBD are legal at the federal level.
That said hemp is not regulated and has to be below a certain percentage of THC to be considered hemp. Since hemp is not regulated concentrations vary.
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We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
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That said, I think your doc is ill informed... and is giving you bad information. I will admit most doctors aren’t on board with their patients using anything they don’t condone....and CBD oil with or without THC Is under that umbrella. Medicare won’t approve prescriptions because it is not legalized by the federal government.....thus being an out of pocket expense. But to deny you health care coverage because you indulge seems absurd.
also see: https://khn.org/news/er-coverage-alcohol-drug-use-michelle-andrews-050112/
You would need to check with medicare to find out for sure -- My medicare coverage is through Humana - so check with your insurance company to be sure.
So sad to see people needlessly suffering and dying because big pharma makes prescription writing so lucrative that "doctors " won't even educate themselves on the benefits of integrative care.
They don't deny coverage for drug usage. They don't even check unless there is a reason.
Why would they test your blood for THC as the “gate keeper” to be admitted & treated? Someone has to have a written order and have a medical rationale to have the test run.
But that’s a great suggestion...call Medicare and ask them.
There are states were recreational marijuana is legal. Some seniors smoke pot in those states and I have never heard Medicare denying payment as being an issue. Medicare will not pay for the medical marijuana products though- they are paid for out of pocket.
Medical marijuana is legal in 30+ states now. Is your state one of them? If so apply for a medical marijuana card.
CVS will begin selling CBD products soon as well as other pharmacies.
Let us know what you found!
Having said that, if you live in a state where medical marijuana is legal, you can apply to use the CBD/THC version, the state will give you an ID card and you are legal with coverage no matter what.
If you do not want to go through the process of applying for medical marijuana in your state so you can purchase it, then there are legal versions of CBD with almost no THC, sold on 50 states and online. The use of these will not incur any drastic issues for you or for your relationship with any insurance company.
When in doubt call your Medicare representative.
Medical marijuana does have THC.
And then just call Medicare, and ask them! You might as well get the facts from the source.
That said hemp is not regulated and has to be below a certain percentage of THC to be considered hemp. Since hemp is not regulated concentrations vary.
Couldn't resist 😜
Why would Medicare deny you coverage? Call the patient advocate department of your local hospital and ask.