Curious about how to become a Medical Marijuana patient in Massachusetts?
See below for a step-by-step process that is simple to understand. If you need help, feel free to contact us at either of our MA dispensaries.
Curious about how to become a Medical Marijuana patient in Massachusetts?
See below for a step-by-step process that is simple to understand. If you need help, feel free to contact us at either of our MA dispensaries.
To become a medical marijuana patient in Massachusetts, you must be a MA resident (with proof of residency) and have a qualifying medical condition. Aiding and calming your body’s ailments can come in many forms and actions. Cannabis is known to have positive effects on a range of conditions and needs.
According to The Act For The Humanitarian Medical Use Of Marijuana, qualifying medical conditions include:
Next, you will need to be certified by a qualified healthcare provider. Make a doctor’s appointment and ask whether the Medical Use of Marijuana Program would be helpful for you. If your provider believes it will, then they will certify you and give you a PIN number.
Before you can become a medical marijuana patient in Massachusetts, you need to register online in the Medical Use of Marijuana Program Online System. To do so, you must gather:
If you cannot register online, you may do so with a paper application. This is a lengthier process, which you can start by calling (833) 869-6820.
If you wish, you can select as many as 2 caregivers to help you with your medical marijuana use. You can register your caregiver at this link.
It is very important to remember that you must always carry your Program ID Card when you are in possession of medical marijuana.