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Medical aid coverage of medical cannabis in SA — what schemes do and do not cover

Most SA medical schemes do not cover Section 21 medication itself. The doctor consultation may be partly claimable. Here is the current landscape and how to confirm with your scheme.

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Cape Town — Section 21 telemedicine

HPCSA-registered telemedicine for Cape Town residents. SAHPRA Section 21 medical cannabis prescriptions, assessment to delivery in 3–7 days. No clinic visit required.

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Gqeberha — Section 21 telemedicine

HPCSA-registered telemedicine for Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth residents. SAHPRA Section 21 medical cannabis prescriptions, 3–7 days end-to-end, no clinic visit.

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East London — Section 21 telemedicine

HPCSA-registered telemedicine for East London / Buffalo City residents. SAHPRA Section 21 medical cannabis prescriptions, 3–7 days end-to-end, no clinic visit.

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Stellenbosch — Section 21 telemedicine

HPCSA-registered telemedicine for Stellenbosch / Cape Winelands residents. SAHPRA Section 21 medical cannabis prescriptions, 3–7 days end-to-end, no clinic visit.

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