Canadian licensed producer Aphria is partnering with non-profit organization Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana (CFAMM) to provide insurance claim support and educational services to Aphria patients. The partnership agreement is effective immediately.

In Canada, medical cannabis is only covered by insurance plans for certain groups including military veterans and some individuals involved in workplace accidents. CFAMM will guide Aphria patients, who have existing private insurance, in navigating the process of advocating for insurance coverage for their medication and will provide extended one-on-one support for select Aphria patients.

"Medical cannabis is an effective treatment for many Canadians suffering from a variety of conditions but unfortunately, the majority of them are paying out of pocket for their medication," said Jonathan Zaid, executive director of CFAMM. "We are thrilled to have Aphria join CFAMM's insurance claim support program and are looking forward to helping their patients advocate for private insurance coverage for...