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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts Bill H.1241 permits health plans to reimburse medical cannabis certifications and cover medical cannabis
Last action · March 12, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5226Sponsor: David LeBoeuf
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts Bill H.1241 authorizes health care providers certifying patients under medical use laws to receive reimbursement from qualifying health plans and allows health plans to include medical cannabis in their formularies if classified under specific drug schedules.
Patients seeking medical cannabis certification and coverage could see changes in out-of-pocket costs and insurance participation depending on whether health plans choose to cover medical cannabis and reimburse certifying providers.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
health care providers
Providers certifying patients under Chapter 94I may become eligible for reimbursement for such certifications from regulated health plans.
qualifying health plans
Regulated health plans are permitted to include medical cannabis in their formularies and may face reimbursement obligations for provider certifications.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can health plans in Massachusetts cover medical cannabis under this bill?
Are health care providers guaranteed reimbursement for patient certifications?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Mar 12, 2026HouseAccompanied a study order, see H5226
- Oct 2, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Financial Services
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Accompanied a Study Order
The bill was accompanied by a study order (H5226) according to legislative progress records.
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