Department of Financial Services (DFS) Guidance to Health Insurers Regarding Coverage for Office Visits Related to Medical Marijuana

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) recently issued guidance to health insurers regarding coverage for office visits related to medical marijuana. The guidance from DFS may be accessed by clicking on the following link: http://www.dfs.ny.gov/about/press/pr1704121.htm.

The Department Announces Updates to the Medical Marijuana Program

• December 8, 2017 – New York State Department of Health Announces New Medical Marijuana Regulations
• November 11, 2017- Governor signs bill adding PTSD as a qualifying condition for Medical Marijuana
• August 10, 2017 - New York State Department of Health Announces New Regulations to Improve State's Medical Marijuana Program for Patients, Practitioners, and Registered Organizations
• August 1, 2017 - New York State Department of Health Adds Five New Registered Organizations to Medical Marijuana Program
• June 22, 2017 - New York State Department of Health Announces Enhancements to Medical Marijuana Program
• May 5, 2017 - New York State Department of Health Adds Thousands of New Patients to Medical Marijuana Program Following the Addition of Chronic Pain
• December 1, 2016 - NYSDOH Announces Chronic Pain to Be Added As Qualifying Condition for Medical Marijuana
• November 29, 2016 - Solicitation of Interest for Laboratories to Perform Testing of Medical Marijuana Products in NYS
• November 22, 2016 - NYSDOH Announces Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program