Pre-Tax Cannabis Benefits & Reduced Copays: How CannaPlan Optimizes Healthcare With Opioid Alternatives
Rising healthcare costs and employee retention are pressing concerns for all businesses across the sector. CannaPlan, a new employee benefits platform, offers a unique solution: leveraging medical cannabis as a potential alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals.
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, CannaPlan COO Stew Baskin dives into four key areas of interest for managers seeking to navigate healthcare expenses, medical insurance complexities, rising copay costs and the potential impact on the workplace.
Baskin explores how CannaPlan can help companies:
Reduce healthcare costs through potentially lower medication expenses and fewer workplace injuries.
Simplify medical insurance by offering an alternative approach to pain management and potentially reducing reliance on traditional medications.
Navigate copay challenges with a focus on pre-tax employer contributions for medical cannabis, potentially leading to tax savings for employees.
Embrace a progressive workplace that attracts and retains talent open to alternative wellness options.
CannaPlan: What It Is And How Does It Work?
CannaPlan is not a dispensary or a source of cannabis but rather a new type of employee benefits platform that focuses on medical cannabis as a potential health benefit for companies to offer their workforce. Baskin explained that CannaPlan provides several key resources, including education and training. It streamlines access to non-inhalable cannabis products in legal dispensaries.
“Our workshops help employers comply with substance-free workplace policies by focusing on the benefits of non-intoxicating cannabinoids like CBD, CBN, and CBG. We want employees to understand that using these options won’t impair …