1. Legitimizing a Medical Marijuana Claim for AB and Tort Funding
Steven Smyth
Accident Benefits Specialist
Oatley Vigmond
Bob LaBrecque
VP Business Development & Community Partnerships
Allevio Healthcare Inc.

2. Why Medical Marijuana?
More patients and healthcare providers are looking to medical marijuana in the management of pain and symptoms
Acceptance within the industry in general
The use of medical marijuana is becoming more accepted in the medical community as a viable treatment option
Currently 140,000 licensed to use medical marijuana with approximately 10,000 new patients being added to the list each month

3. The Economics of Medical Marijuana
Average cost per gram of dry bud can be $6-$18
Average daily dose – Range from 1-4 grams per day
Oils are more concentrated and are dosed by ml, not by gram
Oils are more expensive per dose but because of the concentrated nature the costs are generally the same over the course of a month

4. The Importance of Legitimacy
Obtaining the proper license
Researching proper provider
Purchasing from a licensed provider
Ensuring compliance with the regulations set out by Health Canada
Supportive medical endorsement
Coaching strategies
Managing prescribed amounts

5. Appropriate Steps for Getting Medical Marijuana as a Treatment Option for Patients
Licensing
Compliance with Health Canada
Medication management
Delivery to patient/client
Proper licensed providers vs. illegal dispensaries

6. How a Client is Likely to Get Approved Accident Benefits Funding
Supported medically by a dually qualified and experienced physician
Involvement of an experienced and licensed medical marijuana consulting service
Impartial
Certified cannibas and licenced compliant physician
Assistance with the preparation of a treatment plan and support documentation
Expedient and efficient – Quick process

7. Getting Insurers on Board
Communication and education
Documentation
Ongoing updates and monitoring outcomes of the patients
Monitoring costs
Medical marijuana vs. more toxic or expensive options

8. Doyon vs. Allstate Dispute resolution
Insurer examinations with favourable outcomes in the approval of medical marijuana
Increased collateral benefit coverages eg. Private health insurance, WSIB, ODSP

9. Tort Perspective Validation of medical marijuana prescription needs
Quantification and qualification for future care cost assessments

10. Thank you Bob LaBrecque
VP Business Development & Community Partnerships
Allevio Healthcare Inc.
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Steven Smyth
Accident Benefits Specialist
Oatley Vigmond
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