Pot Opponents Seek To Block CMS Hemp Benefit Program

By Sam Reisman · March 31, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT

A coalition of anti-cannabis activists is suing federal health regulators to block a program designed to reimburse Medicare beneficiaries for the use of federally legal hemp products that have small amounts...

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Documents

Complaint

Case Information

Case Title

SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA et al v. KENNEDY et al

Case Number

Court

District Of Columbia

Nature of Suit

Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

March 30, 2026

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