How to Get Your Massachusetts Medical Card
To qualify for a medical card in Massachusetts, you need a physician certification form.
With our telemedicine portal, it is easy to qualify for your medical card. Make a convenient appointment to meet with one of our licensed Medical Card doctors online.
At the end of your virtual visit, you get a completed Physician’s Certification and instructions on how to submit your application.
Best of all, get approved or your money back!
Schedule a virtual appointment with one of our certified Massachusetts professionals and review the regulations of the Massachusetts State Website.
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Meet with your doctor online or over the phone to discuss your medical conditions. Bring any questions you have, our expert physicians are here to help.
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Receive your certification and a set of instructions via email. Submit your certification and application to the Massachusetts state medical program.
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FAQs on the Massachusetts
Medical Card Program
Have questions about how to get a medical marijuanas card in MA? Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about medical marijuana in Massachusetts.
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18 years of age or older (minors will need to submit a birth certificate and documentation of legal guardianship)
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A Health Care Provider Certification (That’s what we give you!)
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Proof of Massachusetts residency such as a driver’s license or state-issued ID
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A phone or electronic device for your telemedicine appointment
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In MA, medical marijuanas card costs vary. Here’s a quick breakdown:
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$120 for New Patient Medical Card evaluation - certification from a licensed physician confirming that you have a qualifying medical condition.
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$99 for a Renewing Patient Medical Card Evaluation
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FREE to register with the state to become a medical patient.
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In Massachusetts, patients have access to a diverse range of medical marijuana products:
Flower: The classic form of cannabis, consisting of the plant's dried buds, used for smoking or vaporization.
Concentrates: High-potency extracts from the cannabis plant, available in forms like oil, wax, and shatter.
Edible Products: Foods infused with cannabis, such as gummies, brownies, cookies, or chocolates, offer an alternative to inhalation. Tincture Extracts: Liquid extracts of cannabis, usually administered sublingually (under the tongue), offering a smokeless option.
Massachusetts has many conditions that qualify for medical card. Here is a list, from their website:
Cancer
Glaucoma
HIV/AIDS
Hepatitis C
Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS)
Crohn’s disease
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Other debilitating conditions as determined in writing by a certified physicianYou may designate up to two Personal Caregivers
Massachusetts does not accept medical cards from other states but does allow out-of-state MMJ cardholders to possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis.
In addition to learning the process for how to get a medical marijuanas card, MA residents often want to know the general timeline. The process of obtaining a medical marijuana card in MA including the evaluation of your qualified patient application, can take up to 30 business days. After a patient or caregiver has completed the application process, it takes about 2-3 weeks for the plastic medical marijuana identification card to be delivered. After registration, the patient or caregiver will be able to download a temporary paper MMIC from the online system that is valid for four weeks.
In Massachusetts, medical marijuana cards are valid for a year and must be renewed every year.
While Massachusetts has its own medical marijuana program, some states do recognize out-of-state medical cards. However, it's important to note that each state has its own set of qualifying conditions and regulations around medical and recreational cannabis. In certain states, you might need to apply for a local medical card to purchase medical cannabis from a dispensary. Always check the specific medical marijuana laws of the state you're visiting.