Aurora Veterans Program and Active Military Discount for Medical Cannabis
We’re honoured to support Canadian veterans and those still actively serving. If you’re a veteran, you may be eligible for financial support for your medical cannabis through Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). VAC provides reimbursements via Blue Cross to veterans across Canada towards both dried cannabis and its equivalent in other cannabis forms, up to 3 grams per day (or 90 grams per 30-day period) and up to $8.50 per gram. It also covers the full cost of shipping your medical cannabis. This means you can select same-day (if available in your area) or express shipping at no extra cost, ensuring you receive your medication as quickly as possible.
At Aurora, we offer support beyond your VAC coverage
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Aurora will pay the cost difference above the maximum VAC reimbursement rate of $8.50 per gram on all of our Aurora®, MedReleaf®,WMMC®, Aurora Craft Program, and CanniMed® dried flower, oil products (including bottled oil, capsules, and oral sprays), edibles, and 510 and PAX® vape cartridges.
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Our veterans support team is dedicated to providing the service and information you need so you have uninterrupted access to your medical cannabis.
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We will direct bill VAC on products eligible for reimbursement to minimize any out-of-pocket expenses.
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We will also price adjust all eligible products to $8.50 a gram for veterans who need to order more than what they are covered for under their VAC/BC policy. For example, if a veteran client has 3 g/day of coverage but requires 5 g/day of medication, Aurora offers adjusted $8.50 pricing on eligible products beyond the covered grams.
- Every 3-year period, veterans are eligible for up to $300 of VAC coverage towards the purchase of a vaporizer. We offer assistance with vaporizer selection and the reimbursement process.
How do I apply for VAC medical cannabis coverage?
We’re here to help. For assistance with the application process, please contact our veterans support team by email at veterans@auroramj.com or call our Veteran Concierge team by phone at 1-877-9AURORA (1-877-928-7672) and press #3. We are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET (6 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT).
In order to qualify, we will need the following information:
- Your K number (found on your VAC Health Care Identification Card) – This can be submitted when you register online, or by phone/email to our Client Care team.
- Your medical document containing your diagnosis or a letter from your healthcare practitioner confirming your medical condition(s).
Please note that following the submission of all of the above information, processing for VAC coverage can take between 4 to 6 weeks.
If you would like to apply for coverage on orders you placed prior to receiving approval from VAC, you will need to submit your receipts for reimbursement to the following address:
National Reimbursement Centre
PO Box 6700
Moncton, NB E1C 0T8
Remember, you will need to renew your coverage each time your healthcare practitioner submits a new medical document.
Still Serving Discount – 40% Off for Canadian Military Members Actively Serving
We also offer a 40% off discount for Canadian military members who are actively serving and those who have been released from service but do not yet have coverage or a pensioned condition to be eligible for coverage. In order to qualify, you’ll need to provide proof of enrolment/service to the Canadian Armed Service. If you wish to apply, please email your documentation as an attachment to registration@auroramedical.com or send it by fax to 403-637-3121. Include your full name in the subject line of your email. Please note, discount programs cannot be combined.
Spouse of Veterans receive 40% Off
As a thank you for your hard work and dedication, we're happy to provide a 40% discount to the spouses of Veterans. To qualify, you must be a spouse of an active Veteran patient with Aurora and live at the same address. If you qualify, please call our Client Care team and they will ensure that the discount is automatically applied to your account.”
Thank you for your service.
