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[willieboy]

Human rights board says Nova Scotia man's medical marijuana must be insured


The Canadian Press

February 2, 2017 12:25 PM


HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia human rights board has ruled a Halifax-area man's prescribed medical marijuana must be covered by his employee insurance plan.

Gordon "Wayne" Skinner, of Head of Chezzetcook, had argued that he faced discrimination when he was denied coverage by the Canadian Elevator Industry Welfare Trust Plan.

The former elevator mechanic with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Canada suffers from chronic pain following an on-the-job motor vehicle accident in August 2010, and has been unable to work.

In a written decision released today, inquiry board chair Benjamin Perryman concluded the insurance plan includes conditions for coverage and since medical marijuana requires a prescription by law, it doesn't fall within the plan's exclusions.

Perryman ruled the Canadian Elevator Industry Welfare Trust Plan contravened the province's Human Rights Act in denying Skinner coverage, and must now cover his medical marijuana expenses "up to and including the full amount of his most recent prescription."

The ruling states the medical marijuana must be purchased from a producer licensed by Health Canada or a person legally authorized to produce for Skinner under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations.

 

[doingdishes]

the crappy part is you only get covered if you buy from a Lousy Producer..

 

[Brewery]

Sounds like it could be dg covered to me:

"... or a person legally authorized to produce for Skinner under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations."

B

 

[Canada Guy]

How is this worthy of a new thread? Great West Life pays for my medical marijuana that comes from my LP.

 

[CalyxCrusher]

Maybe he doesnt use great west life.............crazy thought eh? Do you still deem if as not thread worthy? Should we bury it in another thread? I had no idea threads had to meet your specific approval.......

 

[Canada Guy]

Maybe he doesnt use great west life.............crazy thought eh? Do you still deem if as not thread worthy? Should we bury it in another thread? I had no idea threads had to meet your specific approval.......

It doesn't need my approval, I was simply asking a question.... insurance companies already pay for weed. It's not new, it's not a special thing.

 

[gb123]

it is a very special thing
not to mention that not everyone has INS

 

[CalyxCrusher]

It doesn't need my approval, I was simply asking a question.... insurance companies already pay for weed. It's not new, it's not a special thing.

Ah so its very common and everyone knows about it then? Oh and could you tell me the list of insurance companies that cover it so I can run some threads by you for approval? Or maybe some guidelines so I know wtf is thread worthy to you?............

 

[Canada Guy]

Ah so its very common and everyone knows about it then? Oh and could you tell me the list of insurance companies that cover it so I can run some threads by you for approval?

Go smoke a fatty dude and calm down. Many insurance companies cover weed.. stop being a "typical pothead" and do some research.

 

[CalyxCrusher]

Wow that clearly went over your head.........guess it didnt take much. The point i was clearly making was that this forum doesnt cater to simply you, so who are you to say what is or isnt thread worthy? Also this is a medical patient forum, im not a "pothead" you dumb fuck

 

[Canada Guy]

Wow that clearly went over your head.........guess it didnt take much. The point i was clearly making was that this forum doesnt cater to simply you, so who are you to say what is or isnt thread worthy? Also this is a medical patient forum, im not a "pothead" you dumb fuck

It doesn't cater to me. I asked a question.. not even toward you.. so who's the dumb fuck? I think it's you sir.

 

[CalyxCrusher]

It doesn't cater to me. I asked a question.. not even toward you.. so who's the dumb fuck? I think it's you sir.

Wasnt directed at anyone actually. You asked, I replied. Pretty simple, or is comprehension difficult for you? Might wanna phrase things more specifically next time

 

[Canada Guy]

Wasnt directed at anyone actually. You asked, I replied. Pretty simple, or is comprehension difficult for you? Might wanna phrase things more specifically next time

And yes, as well as many other members here, I realize your a bully and you like to spread anger and hate. I hope one day it all returns to you.

 

[CalyxCrusher]

And yes, as well as many other members here, I realize your a bully and you like to spread anger and hate. I hope one day it all returns to you.

Oh am I? News to me but sure thing Sherlock. Hope in one hand and shit in the other and tell me which fills first. Ill wait for the results

 

[VIANARCHRIS]

Many insurance companies cover weed.

No they don't. Great West didn't several years ago when my wife was insured...maybe something new? I have not personally heard of any insurance for mmj outside of government.
What does Great West use for a DIN #?

 

[Canada Guy]

No they don't. Great West didn't several years ago when my wife was insured...maybe something new? I have not personally heard of any insurance for mmj outside of government.
What does Great West use for a DIN #?

I don't know. It's my wife's plan. I give her my receipt, she mails it off with some form, and in like 2 weeks I get a cheque for the full amount.

 

[VIANARCHRIS]

I don't know. It's my wife's plan. I give her my receipt, she mails it off with some form, and in like 2 weeks I get a cheque for the full amount.

Can you see if you can find out how they bill it? I'm really curious...it could change the world for some. PM me if you want.

 

[WHATFG]

I would really like to see that list. Maybe wcb uses one of those companies and I've been paying for all my meds for the last 5 years unnecessarily...lol...

 

[gb123]

I don't know. It's my wife's plan..

show some proof .....

 

[The Hippy]

Name the company please.