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Who Qualifies For a
Medical Card in New York?

You may be eligible for medical marijuana if you have been diagnosed with one or more of the following severe debilitating or life threatening conditions:

  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Autism
  • Cancer, including remission therapy
  • Spinal cord injury with spasticity
  • Severe nausea
  • Severe or persistent muscle spasms
  • Epilepsy
  • Glaucoma
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Intractable seizures
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Neuropathies
  • Opioid use disorder
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Chronic pain

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How to Apply for MMJ Card in New York

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Our hope is that everyone can try medical marijuana or cannabis for themselves as medicine, free from persecution or misinformation.

It helps heal people, and should not be viewed as a drug that causes damages.

Gain access to medical marijuana products from the comfort of your home or any mobile device.

It will just take you FEW Steps!

  • Fill out a brief intake form. Provide basic medical background. Schedule a time slot that works for you.

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    A. Once certified patients must log in to https://my.ny.gov/. Patients who do not have an NY.gov account will need to click the “Don’t have an Account?” button to create a personal NY.gov ID first. For step-by-step instructions on how to create a My.NY.gov account, click here for instructions.

    B. Click the “Health Applications” icon and then click the “Medical Marijuana Data Management System” link to register For step-by-step instructions on how to register as a patient or caregiver, select the “HELP” link within the Medical Marijuana Data Management System or click here for instructions. Pursuant to the Compassionate Care Act there is a $50 application fee; the Department is currently waiving the $50 fee for all patients and their designated caregivers.

    C. Patients may designate up to two caregivers during the registration process. After the patient’s registration is processed, the designated caregiver(s) must then register with the Department using the same online system described in number 2 above.

    D. Patients must bring their registry ID cards and their certifications to a registered organization’s dispensing facility in order to purchase approved medical products. Designated caregivers obtaining the product on behalf of their patients must bring their caregiver registry identification cards and their patients’ certifications to the dispensing facility.

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Our team of licensed MMJ professionals has the first-hand experience with medical marijuana efficacy.

Our mission is to make alternative medical treatment more accessible.

The TeleLeaf RX procedure is the fastest and most reliable process to access medical marijuana products in New York.

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Your health and confidentiality is our top priority. All information and transactions remain secure in the HIPAA compliant EMR platform that we use.

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Same-Day Appointment & Certification. Appointments are available 6 days a week.

Your time is valuable. We make the evaluation, recommendation, and connection to your nearest pharmacy a single seamless process.

Trusted, Registered MMJ Physicians

Trusted, Registered MMJ Doctors

Our doctors are personally hand-picked professionals licensed and practising within your state who understand the efficacy and see the need for change.

Immediate Access to Medical Marijuana Products and Dispensaries

Immediate Access to Medical Marijuana Products and Dispensaries

Our same-day appointments also give you same-day access to the marijuana products you need. We immediately connect our patients to the nearest dispensary once we evaluate their condition and submit their recommendations.

100% Refund if You Medical Condition Does Not Qualify

100% Refund if Not Approved

You have nothing to lose when you undergo our same-day medical marijuana patient evaluation procedure.

We only charge approved patients, so you can rest assured that you will not waste any money if you turn out to be unapproved.

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We are focused on the patient experience and easing the friction points that hinder access.

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Recommendation: Same-day appointment & certification. Appointments are available 6 days a week.

Recommendation: Wait days for the physician to enter information into the state registry

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Pricing: One-time payment with no hidden fees

Pricing: Multiple charges and visits throughout the year that can cost upwards of $500 - $1200.

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Medical Marijuana Card in New York – Virtual Consultation and Application for Your Convenience

Medical cannabis has been legal in New York since 2014. New legislation has increased the allowable supply of marijuana products a patient can possess from 30 days to 60 days.

While buying and selling recreational marijuana remains illegal, qualified patients may get a medical marijuana card online in New York for legal consumption.
Getting an MMJ card in New York is easy with TeleLeaf RX’s online evaluation process.

Where Do I Go To Get a Medical Cannabis Card in NY?

  • You can apply for a medical marijuana card in New York through our online application program. Simply fill out the intake form to begin the registration procedure for access to marijuana dispensaries, treatment, and products.
  • You will meet with a licensed medical marijuana doctor to evaluate your condition. Once your physician determines that your condition qualifies for medical marijuana treatment, we will submit your certification to the NY medical marijuana patient registry and the nearest marijuana dispensing facility in NY.

How Long Does It Take To Get a New York Medical Cannabis Card for a Medical Marijuana Patient?

The TeleLeaf online medical marijuana application procedure can get you a medical marijuana card as soon as the same day you consult with a practitioner.

Where Can I Find a Dispensary in New York?

A certified patient may receive medical marijuana products from any dispensing facility of any Registered Organization in New York State. For a list of locations in NY, visit Registered Organizations. Make sure to bring your medical marijuana certification.

 

How to Get a Recommendation from a Medical Marijuana Doctor?

You need to have a medical condition that is qualified by the state in order to acquire a doctor’s recommendation.

Once I Get My Card, What Type of Medicine Can I Buy From New York Dispensaries?

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The Commissioner must approve any form of medical marijuana.

Approved forms include, but are not limited to:

  • Solid or semi-solid dosage forms (such as capsules, tablets, and lozenges),
  • Metered liquid or oil preparations (for vaporization or oral administration),
  • Metered ground plant preparations, and topicals, and transdermal patches.

Under the law, smoking is not permitted and the regulations prohibit edibles.

Please contact the registered organization directly to find out more about the products they have available.

The patient’s certifying practitioner must include the following information on their certification: what brand and form of approved medical marijuana they will be using, how to administer it (smoking or eating), and any limitations that have been set for them.

When a practitioner has recommendations on dosage, they should be included in the certification. A recommendation is not required but it can help patients decide how much marijuana to purchase at one time. Dispensaries may only sell up to thirty days’ worth of medicine.

Keep in Mind

  • Don’t consume your marijuana medicine in public.
  • Don’t take it out of your home unless absolutely necessary.
  • Keep your patient registration card with your marijuana medicine at all times.
  • If you must travel with your marijuana medicine, place it in a locked container in your trunk.
  • Don’t drive impaired.
  • Don’t post on social media about your marijuana medicine.

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TeleLeaf RX Frequently Asked Questions in New York

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You may be eligible for medical marijuana if you have been diagnosed with one or more of the following severe debilitating or life-threatening 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, chronic pain (as defined by 10 NYCRR §1004.2(a)(8)(xi)), pain that degrades health and functional capability as an alternative to opioid use or substance use disorder.

The severe debilitating or life-threatening condition must also be accompanied by one or more of the following associated or complicating conditions: cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, or severe or persistent muscle spasms, PTSD, or opioid use disorder.

The first step is speaking with your treating practitioner about whether the medical use of marijuana is appropriate for your condition.

If your practitioner determines it is an appropriate treatment for you and he or she is registered with the New York State Department of Health’s Medical Marijuana Program, he or she may issue you a certification for medical marijuana.

Additional conditions may be added by the Commissioner of Health, or they may be added in legislation.

The Commissioner must approve any form of medical marijuana. Approved forms include, but are not limited to: solid or semi-solid dosage forms (such as capsules, tablets, and lozenges), metered liquid or oil preparations (for vaporization or oral administration), metered ground plant preparations, and topicals and transdermal patches.

Under the law, smoking is not permitted and the regulations prohibit edibles. Please contact the registered organization directly to find out more about the products they have available.

The patient’s certifying practitioner must include the following information on the patient’s certification: the authorized brand and form of the approved medical marijuana, the administration method, and any limitations on the use of approved medical marijuana products.

If a practitioner has a recommendation regarding dosage, it should also be included on the certification, although a recommendation on dosage is not required. Moreover, the total amount of product that may be dispensed may not exceed a thirty-day supply.

Please visit the following link for information, including links to the Registered Organizations’ websites: Registered Organizations

A certified patient may receive medical marijuana products from any dispensing facility of any Registered Organization in New York State. For a list of locations in New York, please visit Registered Organizations.

No. Please contact the registered organization directly to learn more about the products they have available. Contact information may be found here: Registered Organizations.

Registered organizations must make available at least one brand that has an equal ratio of THC to CBD, and one brand with a low-THC-high-CBD ratio). Each Registered Organization will also offer other products that have varying ratios of THC to CBD.

The hours of operation for the dispensing facilities vary. Please contact or review the websites of the Registered Organizations for their dispensing facilities’ hours of operation by clicking here: Registered Organizations.

Registered Organizations may dispense up to a 30-day supply of medical marijuana to a certified patient or designated caregiver, pursuant to any recommendations or limitations made by the practitioner on the certification.

Registered Organizations report their medical marijuana dispensing to the New York State Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) database, so that prescribers may review their patients’ controlled substance histories and make informed treatment decisions.

Work with your certifying practitioner or a dispensing facility pharmacist to determine if a change in product, change in dose, or discontinuation of the product is appropriate.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to an emergency room immediately. If you believe you are experiencing an adverse event that is not life-threatening from the approved medical marijuana product, contact your practitioner.

Certified patients or their designated caregivers should dispose of expired or unwanted medical marijuana products by adding water to the medical marijuana and then dirt, coffee grounds, ashes or another undesirable substance, prior to disposal in the trash, to avoid accidental or intentional misuse of the product.

During the patient registration process, a certified patient may designate up to two (2) caregivers who may obtain medical marijuana on his or her behalf.

After the patient’s application for registration is approved, the designated caregiver(s) must also register with the Department. Detailed information on designating and becoming a caregiver is available here: Information for Patients

Registered organizations may also offer a delivery service. Please contact the registered organizations directly to determine if delivery services are offered in your area.

No. Only certified patients with a New York State registry identification card may purchase approved medical marijuana products in New York State.

The Department requires independent laboratory testing for every brand of product to be tested for any contaminants and to ensure product consistency.

A list of laboratories approved for medical marijuana testing in New York and their contact information can be found by:

  1. Accessing the Department of Health’s Wadsworth Laboratory Medical Marijuana Program webpage at https://www.wadsworth.org/regulatory/elap/medical-marijuana.
  2. Click on “Search NY Accredited Environmental Labs” on the right of page.
  3. Click “I’m not a robot” and select required images.
  4. In the Advanced Search section choose the category Medical Marihuana and then click view results.

Additional information about each lab can be viewed by clicking on hyperlink for the Lab Name.

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