WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2026 / The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today a new Medicare pilot initiative, under the Trump administration, enabling eligible seniors to access federally compliant, hemp-derived CBD products free of charge through participating healthcare providers within Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation demonstration programs. Below is a statement from The Commonwealth Project Founder Howard Kessler on this historic program:

"This historic day could never have happened without the leadership of President Donald J. Trump. I want to thank President Trump, Secretary Kennedy, Dr. Oz and the administration for their action to deliver tangible results for seniors. They deserve enormous credit for breaking through decades of bureaucratic gridlock to make the vision we helped champion at The Commonwealth Project a reality.

Less than four months after his executive order, President Trump is delivering new therapies through Medicare while advancing faster r, more affordable, real-world evidence to drive medical breakthroughs. With the President's swift action, millions of older Americans now have access to hemp-derived products through physician-guided care that stand to reduce opioid usage and improve quality of life." Howard Kessler, Founder of The Commonwealth Project

For more information on the program, please visit CMS.gov. To schedule an interview, please contact Megan Stencel at megan@javelindc.com or 703-490-8845.

About The Commonwealth Project

The Commonwealth Project is a philanthropic organization dedicated to reforming America's healthcare approach to medical cannabis. Founded by Howard Kessler, the project focuses on data-driven solutions that prioritize patient care, economic innovation, and the well-being of America's seniors.

SOURCE: The Commonwealth Project