The cannabis market is estimated to be a $5.1 billion industry in California. With that comes the need for coverage among many employer groups. We developed this handy guide to which carriers accept cannabis groups and the payment options available.
Small Group Medical
|
Accepts Cannabis Groups |
Payment Alternatives |
Aetna |
Yes |
Use the ACH form for new business; subsequent payments can be made online. |
Anthem Blue Cross |
Yes |
Cashier’s check. |
Blue Shield of California |
Yes |
Cashier’s check. |
CaliforniaChoice® |
Yes |
The group must have a company check or voided copy for ACH. |
Covered California |
Yes |
Personal or cashier’s check accepted; indicate group number. |
Health Net |
Yes |
If the group does not have a company check, a check from the owner’s personal account will be accepted. A cashier’s check will not be accepted. |
Kaiser Permanente® |
Yes |
Use the ACH form; voided check not required. |
MediExcel |
Yes |
Personal check from business owner. |
Oscar Health |
Yes |
Cashier’s check. |
Sharp Health Plan |
Yes |
If the group does not have a company check, a check from the owner’s personal account will be accepted. A cashier’s check will not be accepted. |
Sutter Health |
Yes |
|
UnitedHealthcare |
Yes |
If the group does not have a company check, a cashier’s check will be accepted. |
Western Health Advantage |
Yes |
Cashier’s check; include letter with explanation at submission for group’s file. |
Large Group Medical
|
Accepts Cannabis Groups |
Payment Alternatives |
Anthem Blue Cross |
Yes |
Cashier’s check. |
Blue Shield of California |
Yes |
Cashier’s check. |
Cigna |
Yes |
|
Health Net |
Yes |
If the group does not have a company check, a check from the owner’s personal account will be accepted. A cashier’s check will not be accepted. |
Kaiser Permanente® |
Yes |
Use the ACH form; voided check not required. |
MediExcel |
Yes |
Personal check from business owner. |
Sharp Health Plan |
Yes |
If the group does not have a company check, a check from the owner’s personal account will be accepted. A cashier’s check will not be accepted. |
Sutter Health |
Yes |
|
UnitedHealthcare |
Yes |
If the group does not have a company check, a cashier’s check will be accepted. |
Ancillary
|
Accepts Cannabis Groups |
Payment Alternatives |
Choice Builder |
Yes |
Money order or cashier’s check. |
CoPower ONETM |
No |
|
CoPower Delta Dental |
Yes |
Cashier’s check. |
CoPower Landmark |
Yes |
Cashier’s check. |
CoPower UnitedHealthcare |
Yes |
Cashier’s check. |
CoPower Unum |
No |
|
CoPower VSP |
Yes |
Cashier’s check. |
Cypress |
Yes |
Cashier’s check. |
LifeMap |
Yes |
ACH preferred; will accept checks, money orders, cashier’s checks. |
MetLife |
No |
|
Premier Access |
No |
|
Partnerships
|
Accepts Cannabis Groups |
Payment Alternatives |
Call A Doctor Plus |
Yes |
Cashier’s check. |
Further |
No |
|
HR360 |
Yes |
|
PrimePay |
Yes |
Group must have a corporate bank account. |
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