Copay Relief Fund

What Mendry Does

Mendry provides education-only medical cannabis health visits and covers eligible patient copays for VA Community Care Provider visits, where a Veteran has an approved VA Community Care authorization and a documented patient responsibility remains.

Mendry operates as a nonprofit, provider-neutral, payer-of-last-resort organization. We do not provide medical treatment, do not prescribe cannabis, and do not replace VA or private healthcare providers.

All Mendry services are designed to reduce access barriers, support informed decision-making, and promote safe coordination between Veterans and their licensed clinicians.

Medical Cannabis Education Visits (Non-VA)

Mendry offers education-focused medical cannabis health visits to help Veterans and other adults understand:

State-legal medical cannabis frameworks
Safety considerations, risks, and potential interactions to discuss with licensed clinicians
How to responsibly disclose cannabis use to VA and non-VA providers
Documentation support for education and outcomes learning

These visits are education-only and occur outside the VA healthcare system. Mendry does not diagnose conditions, prescribe cannabis, recommend products, or sell cannabis.

VA Community Care Copay Coverage

When a Veteran receives care from a licensed VA Community Care Provider, and a patient copay, coinsurance, or deductible applies, Mendry may assist by covering the documented patient responsibility for the visit.

01 Coverage applies only after VA or insurance adjudication

02 Assistance is needs-based and payer-of-last-resort

03 Mendry does not influence provider choice or referrals

04 Coverage applies to approved education or evaluation visits only

Mendry does not pay clinical treatment charges, procedures, prescriptions, or cannabis products.

VS

What Mendry Funds

Patient responsibility (copays, coinsurance, deductibles) for approved VA Community Care Provider visits
Education or evaluation visits related to medical-health education or integrative care
In-person or tele-education visits, where lawful

What Mendry Does Not Fund

Cannabis products, dispensary purchases, or accessories
Medical cannabis certifications or prescriptions
Clinical treatment, procedures, or medication costs
Payments tied to referrals, visit volume, or specific clinics
Any service not authorized under VA Community Care or applicable law

How Copay Coverage Works

Apply for Eligibility

Veterans complete a short application documenting financial need and VA Community Care copay responsibility.

Approval & Voucher

If approved, Mendry issues a digital copay voucher (typically $50–$100), valid for up to 60 days.

Choose Any VA Community Care Provider

Veterans may select any licensed provider listed on the VA Community Care Provider directory at VA.gov.

After the Visit

Mendry covers the documented patient responsibility:

Direct payment to the clinic with Veteran consent and a clear invoice, or Reimbursement to the Veteran upon receipt/EOB upload

If VA or insurer adjustments occur later, Mendry reconciles the amount.

Eligibility Overview

Who may apply: Veterans (and, where authorized, qualifying caregivers)
Financial need: Generally ≤ 300% FPL or documented hardship
Visit type: VA Community Care–authorized education or evaluation visits
Annual caps (example):
- $50 per visit
- Up to 2 visits per year
- $100 annual maximum per Veteran

Mendry makes final determinations to ensure fairness, compliance, and stewardship.

Important VA & Legal Disclosures

Mendry is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA does not prescribe or pay for medical cannabis
Mendry does not determine VA eligibility or authorization
Medical cannabis remains illegal under federal law
All services are education-only and state-law compliant

Compliance & Ethics

Provider-neutral and product-neutral
No endorsements, paid placements, or kickbacks
Donor funds are pooled; no earmarks for specific patients or clinics
Transparent governance and public policies
Data privacy and no-PHI sales practices

© Mendry, Inc. A nonprofit charitable organization recognized as tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Independent and not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency. Assistance is needs-based, provider-neutral, and limited to documented patient responsibility for eligible VA Community Care visits and education-only services. No medical or legal advice is provided.