# German medical cannabis reimbursement dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-medical-cannabis-reimbursement-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-11T07:26:47.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Following the implementation of the GKV Contribution Stabilization Act on July 30, 2026, cannabis flowers were removed from the statutory health insurance benefit catalog in Germany. This change has prompted significant concern from patient representatives within the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA), who warned that a lack of transitional arrangements could cause treatment interruptions for seriously ill patients. Concerns were specifically raised regarding the shift from vaporizable flowers to inhalable extracts, noting that inconsistent coverage and denials have already occurred. In response to these regulatory changes, the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Cannabis als Medizin (ACM) launched a petition to the German Bundestag to restore reimbursements for medical cannabis flowers. The initiative, supported by Hanf.com, argues that approximately 65,000 patients are affected and that cannabis extracts are not an equivalent therapeutic alternative. Advocates, including Wenzel Vaclav Cerveny of the Cannabis Bündnis Deutschland, have stated that patient care should not be subordinated to “short-term cost-saving logic.” Signature collection for the petition is expected to continue through October 30, 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Germany: Petition launched to restore medical cannabis flower reimbursements The ACM is petitioning the German Bundestag to restore insurance reimbursements for medical cannabis flowers, affecting an estimated 65,000 patients following new regulations in July 2026. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-petition-launched-to-restore-medical-cannabis-flower-reimbursements ### 2026-09-02: German patient representatives demand medical cannabis legal certainty German patient representatives are demanding legal certainty and transitional rules for medical cannabis coverage following new legislation that removes cannabis flowers from statutory health insurance benefits 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-patient-representatives-demand-medical-cannabis-legal-certainty --- Cite as: German medical cannabis reimbursement dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-medical-cannabis-reimbursement-dispute