New York has eliminated qualifying conditions from its medical marijuana regulations. Medical practitioners can now recommend cannabis if they deem it's appropriate for the patient's treatment.
Registered Organizations may dispense up to a 60-day supply of medical marijuana products to a certified patient or designated caregiver, pursuant to any recommendation 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.
Registered Organizations submit to the Department their costs to manufacture, market and distribute products, and to certify that the information provided is accurate, complete, and current. The Commissioner then determines the reasonableness of the proposed prices and approves them as the maximum price-per-dose each Registered Organization may charge.
No, prices vary among Registered Organizations.
The department’s approved prices are in effect for the entire period of the Registered Organization’s registration. Registered Organizations may charge less than the approved prices, so the prices may vary. At the conclusion of the first year of the registration period, or beforehand based on documented exceptional circumstances, the Registered Organizations may request a price modification. In addition, if a Registered Organization adds a new product, it must submit revised production costs and other relevant data, along with the proposed price for the new product(s) to the Department for review and approval.
Patients should contact Registered Organizations directly to obtain final prices, taking into account the dosing recommendations of their practitioner. The total amount a patient pays depends upon a patient’s individual dosing needs and the resultant total quantity purchased.
The Compassionate Care Act does not mandate a discounted medical marijuana product pricing program, but allows Registered Organizations to provide discounted products. Some registered Organizations may offer reduced prices for qualifying certified patients.
Until now, this process was time-consuming and difficult as most registered practitioners do not have their contact information available to the public. Now NuggMD lets you skip the search process and connect with a New York registered practitioner live via online video chat.
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 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 instead need to be able to produce proof of residency within New York along with your out-of-state U.S. photo ID.
It costs just ${{statesPrices.NY}} to get your MMJ evaluation with NuggMD. There is no longer a cost to register with the state of New York as they've permanently waived the $50 registration fee. And as always, your evaluation with NuggMD is free in the unlikely event that you don't qualify for medical cannabis treatment.
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The Commissioner must approve any form of medical marijuana. Approved forms include flower, liquid, and oil for vaporization or administration via inhaler as well as capsules to take orally. Under the law, smoking is not permitted and the regulations prohibit ediles.
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 product, the administration method, and any limitations on the use of the approved medical marijuana product. 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 sixty-day supply.
Connect with your certifying practitioner to determine if a change in product, dosage, or discontinuation of a product is appropriate for you. If you require assistance in connecting with your NuggMD practitioner, please reach out to our support team by email at nuggmd@getnugg.com, or via live chat daily from 11am to 1am EST.
Once you possess a certification from a registered practitioner, you must register with the Medical Marijuana Program through the Department of Health’s online Patient Registration system. You can find detailed instructions on the registration process, including how to register on behalf of a minor or an individual who is otherwise incapable of consenting to medical treatment, by visiting: Information for Patients
After your registration is processed, you will be issued a Registry Identification Card. Once you have received your Registry Identification Card, you may visit a dispensing facility to obtain medical marijuana products. Dispensing facility locations can be found by clicking here: Registered Organizations
A patient who is registered with the program must first designate you as a caregiver during the patient registration process. After the patient's registration has been approved by the Department of Health, the caregiver(s) must register with the department as well. The patient will have access to instructions for caregiver registration. To register with the department as a designated caregiver, you must be a resident of New York state and have a valid New York state Driver’s License or New York state Non-Driver ID.
New York has permanently waived the medical marijuana program registration fee for patients and their caregivers.
Once the application to register has been submitted successfully and approved, please allow approximately seven business days to receive your Patient or Caregiver Registry ID card. Once you have received your Registry ID Card you may visit a Registered Organization’s dispensing facility to obtain medical marijuana products. Dispensing facility locations can be found by clicking here: Registered Organizations
No, a patient may not register without a certification from a registered practitioner. However, you have the right to a second opinion. Any practitioner who has registered with the program may evaluate you for the medical marijuana program and this evaluation may be completed via telemedicine.
Please visit the following link for information, including links to the Registered Organizations’ website: 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, there are only two New York state-mandated products for Medical Marijuana (one with an equal ratio of THC to CBD, and one with a low-THC to high-CBD ratio) that must be offered by each Registered Organization. Each Registered Organization will also offer other products that have varying ratios of THC to CBD.
A variety of products are currently available to patients. Additional products will be offered over time.
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. Please note, however, that to control operating expenses that affect the prices of their products, Registered Organizations may limit hours of operation or require an appointment to purchase medical marijuana.
Patients who are unable to go to dispensing facilities should designate a caregiver who can go for them. In addition, Registered Organizations are permitted to offer delivery services to patients and designated caregivers to help expand access to those who are unable to travel to a dispensing facility. Please check with the Registered Organizations to determine whether they provide delivery services in your area.
Registered Organizations may dispense up to a 60-day supply of medical marijuana products to a certified patient or designated caregiver, pursuant to any recommendation 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.
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 registrations process, a certified patient may designate up to five (5) caregivers who may obtain medical marijuana products on his or her behalf. After the patient’s application for registration is approved, the designated caregiver(s) must also register with the Department of Health. Detailed information in designating and becoming a caregiver is available here: Information for Patients
Registered Organizations may also offer a delivery service. Please contact the Registered Organizations in your area 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 products to be tested for any contaminants and to ensure product consistency. The department’s Wadsworth Center Laboratory will perform initial testing and analysis of final medical marijuana products until independent laboratories receive certification from the New York state Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP).
No, prices vary among Registered Organizations.
The Compassionate Care Act does not mandate a discounted medical marijuana product pricing program, but allows Registered Organizations to provide discounted products. Some Registered Organizations may offer reduced prices for qualifying certified patients.
Absolutely. You have the right to see whatever practitioner you choose to renew your medical marijuana certification, so long as they're licensed in the state and qualified to certify patients for cannabis use. All NuggMD practitioners are fully licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have obtained all state required education and certifications to recommend cannabis.