Blue Cross deductions and carry-limit conversions are two methods of determining weights and limits related to medical cannabis products, especially concentrates like shatter. While they are both important for users, they serve distinctly different purposes.
Overview: Blue Cross Deduction vs. Carry-Limit Conversion
Blue Cross Deduction: A reimbursement-related adjustment applied per product and brand. The method for determining this deduction ensures that the item can be fully covered by Blue Cross. Note: This deduction is determined by the producers and dispensaries and appears on the website only after registering, if applicable, as a veteran. It is unrelated to packaging weight or transport limits.
Carry-Limit Conversion: A fixed calculation used to manage the medical allotment or carry limit for transport and usage purposes. For example, with cannabis concentrates such as shatter, 1 gram of concentrate equates to 4 grams toward the carry-limit. This conversion is a standard measure and does not fluctuate based on the brand or product.
Key Differences in Calculation
Formula and Basis: - The carry-limit deduction operates under a fixed ratio for weight conversion (e.g., 1 g concentrate = 4 g). - Blue Cross deductions vary by product, depending on the brand and are set to ensure specific financial coverages.
Context of Use: Carry-limit conversions are for calculating transport or allotment totals. Blue Cross deductions relate to pricing and reimbursement specifics and do not factor into transport limits.
Common Misunderstandings Clarified
The "4g per 1g of concentrate" conversion applies solely to carry limits and does not represent a Blue Cross deduction. These represent separate calculations.
Adjustments made to Blue Cross deductions do not impact your overall medical allocation or allotment.
Implications for Medical Allocation and Usage
Blue Cross deductions, while affecting product pricing and reimbursement, do not impact medical allotment quantities.
Carry-limit conversions affect how much product you can carry but are unrelated to cost or deductions incurred.
By understanding these distinctions, users can better manage their medical cannabis use and understand how various adjustments may apply.