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Medicare Coverage For CBD Advances—But Federal Hemp Ban Looms

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December 2, 2025

[#item_full_content] CMS proposes Medicare coverage for legal CBD products, a move welcomed by patient advocates but complicated by looming federal hemp restrictions. Medicare Coverage For CBD Advances—But Federal Hemp Ban Looms Read More

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