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You don't even need an appointment! Simply log in and create an account any day of the week between 8am and 10pm, even weekends! Answer a few questions and then connect with your new physician in minutes.
Once your MMJ physician has approved you, you'll receive a pdf copy of your certification in your email within 24 -48 hours. You can then use your certification to complete your state registration.
Effective Oct. 5, 2021, registered MMJ patients are allowed to purchase whole flower at their dispensary. Although adult use cannabis is legal now, the CCB hasn't approved regulations for sales yet, so it's still necessary to have a Registry ID card to purchase any form of cannabis.
Creating an account is quick and easy. Just provide some basic personal health information, upload a valid U.S. issued identification, and you're set for your evaluation!
No, you must receive your certification from a New York registered practitioner.
Yes. Once you receive a certification from NuggMD, you will need to register with the New York Department of Health (DOH) to be a valid medical marijuana patient recognized by the state of New York.
You are deemed eligible for medical marijuana in New York if you have been diagnosed with one or more of the qualifying conditions: cancer, HIV infection or AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury with spasticity, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, neuropathy, Huntington's disease, post-traumatic stress disorder or chronic pain (as defined by 10 NYCRR & sect;1004.2(a)(8)(xi)).
You will need to possess a valid New York state ID or driver’s license to apply for a medical card in New York. If you do not possess a New York state ID, you will need to be able to produce proof of residence within New York along with your out-of-state US photo ID.
The New York medical marijuana certification from NuggMD costs $149. The cost of the evaluation is also covered within this fee. Registering with the New York DOH carries an application fee of $50.
We will provide a full refund within 30 days if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Please send an email to hello@nuggmd.com with the subject “Refund Request” and a brief description of your problem. We want to make sure you are 100% satisfied with your purchase as you, our customer, are the most important person to us. When you request the refund, we will be required to deactivate your certification and you will not be able to use your certification legally at any dispensary in New York as it will show up as invalid. Once a refund has been initiated, it will take up to 3-5 business days to show back up on the original card you used to make the transaction.
NuggMD NY patients receive a one-year mmj certification from a fully-licensed and registered New York doctor. Renewals are fast and easy too.
Your medical records are protected by HIPAA, and you won't have to sit in a public waiting room.
Your certification arrives in your email in about 24 to 48 hours after you complete your evaluation.
Our payment processor is safe and secure. They accept AmEx, Visa, Discover and Mastercard. You're only charged for the evaluation if you're approved.
NuggMD's customer service team is available to assist New Yorkers from 8am to 10pm daily, so you can see a physician on your time.
Our customer service team has helped hundreds of thousands of patients across the nation complete their medical marijuana certification process from the comfort of their own home.
A patient is required to have one of the following severe, debilitating or life-threatening medical conditions to qualify for the program:
In addition, a qualified patient must have at one of the following complicating conditions:
Becoming a registered New York medical marijuana patient is easy. It just takes a few simple steps. First, you'll need to create an account with NuggMD, then chat with your physician. Once they approve you and you've received your certification via email, you'll sign up with the New York State Department of Health at https://my.ny.gov/.
After you're approved by the state, you'll get a link to print out a temporary certification. You can use it to purchase legal medical marijuana from dispensaries right away. It's good for up to 30 days so your permanent card has plenty of time to arrive in the mail. You should get your permanent card in about 3 to 10 days.
A registered patient can designate one or two caregivers in New York. These caregivers can help their patients purchase and take medical cannabis. The designated caregiver must be 21 or over, and must be a New York resident. The caregiver also can't be the patient's physician.
The caregiver must wait till the patient's application is approved because they will need to use the patient's approval papers to finish the process. They must also receive their approval before they can begin their caregiving duties.
When it's time to renew your registry ID, you'll receive a notification that you're due for a renewal evaluation. You should start the process well before your certification is due to expire so you don't have a lapse in coverage, since renewal is not an instant process.
Your renewal will most likely need to take place one year after your certification, but there are rare cases where a patient is certified for a shorter time. Be sure to check your certification for the expiration date when you get it and mark it on your calendar.
If you have a caregiver, they won't be able to re-certify until you do, so you should set your appointment for about three weeks before you're due to expire just to give everyone time enough to get properly processed through the system again.
The good news is that the recertification process on the state's website is very easy. You'll only need to enter your new registration number, answer a few yes/no questions, and wait for your approval.
Patients can't cultivate their own cannabis in New York just yet, but they will be able to as soon as the CCB enacts the proper regulations. Purchase/possession limits are up to the doctor. Patients and caregivers are allowed to purchase a 60 day supply according to the amount indicated on their certification.
With the largest population on the East Coast, New York City is home to more than 8 million people. It has five boroughs, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island.
The state has a very unusual marijuana program compared to other states. Marijuana is treated very much like a prescription, with pharmacists available to advise at dispensaries, and the products resembling pharmaceuticals. Only recently has the state allowed the sale of flower, which is sold in child proof prescription bottles. Vape pens deliver precise doses per puff, and micro-dose tablets, capsules, pills and tinctures are available as edible options.
Highly recommend treat service a Dr. from my area interviewed me within an hour of application. I do have a chronic condition that I am qualified for. They are professional and prompt with their responses to inquiries and I was impressed. The Dr was very good and understood my needs and how much chronic pain I live with. Than you for providing a valuable service.
Absolutely great experience. Very easy and fast. Staff replies quickly and I received my certification same day! Excellent service recommending to all my friends.
NuggMD made the process to obtain a New York medical marijuana certification incredibly easy and fuss-free. From start to finish was within the same-day which was much quicker than I thought it would be. The customer service was friendly and supportive for each step. The cost is also more than reasonable. I highly recommend NuggMD.
I had the easiest time acquiring my certification due to the excellent customer service skills by all team members of this company. I'm very much satisfied with the service and I will recommend you to anyone and everyone I know. Thank you so much for this opportunity.
I was a little nervous to talk to a doctor about medical marijuana. Using NuggMD was very easy and they made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend this service if you're thinking about obtaining a medical marijuana certification.
With a family history of glaucoma and early signs of it affecting my eyes, and with frequent migraines, easy access to medical cannabis is incredibly important to me. NuggMD walked me through the process and held my hand (figuratively) the whole way. Registering was quick and easy ... and unbelievably fast. I definitely recommend their services.
There are several state-licensed physicians at NuggMD that can help. Just type nuggmd.com/new-york in your browser and connect with a qualified physician in minutes.
As of Oct. 5, 2021, the Cannabis Control Board will allow any physician who can prescribe controlled substances to recommend cannabis as well.
You are put on a government list with the Department of Health, but this list isn't shared with the general public. Your patient records with NuggMD are private and protected by New York state law and HIPAA.
Unfortunately, not everyone that seeks an evaluation will qualify for cannabis in New York. Only seriously ill patients with one of the qualifying conditions will be able to register with the program. Patients with chronic pain now qualify, so this list has been greatly expanded, but it's still not guaranteed that you'll be approved. Within a few weeks, the Cannabis Control Board will enact regulations that allow physicians to recommend cannabis for any condition they choose.
NuggMD will never charge you if you're not approved for medical cannabis treatment by your doctor.
You'll need to provide your medical records, proof of identity, and proof of residence. Your New York driver's license or ID can serve to prove both your residence and identity if it's up to date. If you don't have a driver's license or ID, you can provide a current utility bill, mail from the government addressed to you at your current address to show residence.
In New York, a NuggMD evaluation only costs $149. There's never a charge if you're not approved.
If your physician doesn't approve you for medical marijuana treatment, NuggMD's policy is to void the temporary pre-authorization on your card. It may take a couple days for those funds to become available again depending on your credit card company. You're allowed to change your mind once you've been approved as well if you haven't registered your certification with the NY DOH. Just let customer service know that you're not going to continue your registration process and request a refund.
Prices are generally controlled by the Health Commissioner. Dispensaries propose prices, and the Health Commissioner approves them. Dispensary prices in the state are roughly double prices on the West Coast due to a limited supply and smaller program.
New York visitors can sign up as temporary patients. Your card from a different state won't be valid in New York, so you'll have to see a registered New York physician to be evaluated. The process takes a few days to complete, so it's important to plan ahead before you travel. You'll need to show proof of temporary residency, such as a utility bill or rental agreement, and your certification is only going to be valid for the length of your stay.
New York City doesn't allow pre-employment drug testing for THC unless it's for a safety-sensitive job. The rest of the state still allows pre-employment drug screening for now, but this will probably change in the future.
Unfortunately, New York doesn't have specific legal protections for parents who are also patients. You should consider your parental rights very seriously and perhaps even consult an attorney if this is a possible concern.
Definitely. It's an excellent idea to do your re-certification a couple weeks before your current ID expires in case you run into any problems.
It's not unusual for family doctors to be unwilling to discuss medical marijuana as an option, let alone recommend it. This is because they don't really teach about medical marijuana's benefits in most medical schools--yet. Most don't even teach classes on the endocannabinoid system--the nerve receptors that interact with cannabinoids.
This is where NuggMD can help. Our physicians are fully-licensed and in good standing, and have taken the required classes and registered with the state. Even better, they're extremely educated about the potential medical benefits of cannabis. As any questions you like during your consultation! These doctors are happy to educate their patients.
