CNESST (Comission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail) requires a valid medical document for coverage of medical cannabis. Below are the key requirements and steps for completing and submitting this document comprehensively.
1. Overview of Medical Document Requirements
To qualify for CNESST’s medical cannabis coverage, the medical document must:
Be completed by a physician licensed in Québec,
Specify your medical diagnosis (matching the one recognized by CNESST), and
Include your CNESST file number
Include your agent’s name and phone number
Include the authorized methods of consumption
2. Steps for Completing the Form
Obtain a blank copy of the Health Canada Medical Document Supporting The Use of Cannabis for Medical Purposes Under the Cannabis Regulations form. This might be provided by your clinic, the prescribing physician,
Ensure all required fields on the form are filled, including the diagnosis matching your CNESST case and authorized methods of consumption.
If your physician encounters challenges while filling out the form, a specialized clinic can offer guidance.
3. Submitting The Medical Document
The original medical document must be faxed directly to Mendo’s secure fax line by the clinic or prescribing physician. Patient copies are not accepted.
Our secure fax line for receiving medical documents:
4. Available Support Resources
Specialized clinics are available to assist patients and medical practitioners in navigating the process of completing and submitting the document.
Physicians can seek clarification or support directly from Mendo to ensure proper form completion.
By ensuring your medical document aligns with these requirements and is submitted correctly, you can streamline the process of obtaining CNESST coverage for medical cannabis.