How to Legally Become a Cannabis Patient? In Germany, a doctor’s prescription is the first step. On July 10, 2026, the federal government passed the Statutory Health Insurance Contribution Rate Stabilization Act (BStabG). The new law has been in effect since July 30, 2026. Statutory health insurance (GKV) no longer covers the costs of cannabis flowers. Standardized cannabis extracts and cannabis-based medications containing dronabinol or nabilone
