How US Hemp Ban Could Criminalize CBD Products – and Derail Medicare Plan The recent push by Congress to ban hemp, citing concerns over THC levels, has created a perfect storm of confusion and contamination that threatens not only the future of hemp derived products but also our understanding of cannabis.
At its core, this issue is about a lack of comprehension regarding the nature of plant based substances.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) new pilot program to reimburse patients for hemp derived products like CBD has sparked concern among lawmakers, who claim that a ban on hemp would derail the initiative.