You qualify for a medical marijuana certification in New York if you meet these requirements:

• You are a resident of New York.
• Adults aged 18 or older must have a valid NY driver’s license or non-driver ID card.
• Minors under 18 must have a caregiver who is at least 21 years old.
• A licensed MMJ doctor must certify that medical cannabis could benefit your health.

Our physicians require your valid New York State driver’s license or a non-driver ID to certify you for medicinal cannabis.

There are no qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in New York. As a result, you can get medical marijuana for any medical condition as long as a NY cannabis doctor deems it clinically appropriate.

Follow these steps to get certified for medical marijuana in New York with Quick Med Cards:

1. Sign up and create your account.
2. Choose a convenient time for your consultation.
3. Attend your evaluation online via video call.
4. Receive your certification upon approval.
5. Buy medical marijuana from any dispensary in New York using your certification and a government-issued ID.

You can visit any dispensary in New York and buy medical marijuana once you receive your certification from our physician. Your MMJ certification and government-issued ID are all you need to purchase medicinal cannabis in NY.

New York stopped issuing medical marijuana cards to patients on March 20, 2023. Now, all you need is your certification and government-issued ID to buy MMJ from dispensaries in NY. So you don’t have to wait for a New York medical marijuana card to arrive.

You can buy medical marijuana from any dispensary in New York once you receive your certification. Just ensure you also have your government-issued ID with you when you visit the dispensary.

You can buy up to a 60-day supply of medicinal cannabis. But if your certifying doctor recommends a dosage limit, you can only get as much as they approve.

Cannabis doctors in New York require patients to provide valid NY driver’s licenses or non-driver IDs for marijuana certification.

Inform your certifying practitioner of any errors concerning your address. Additionally, you should notify your cannabis doctor of any changes to your name or address within ten (10) business days of the alteration.

No. Health insurance does not cover the cost of marijuana certifications or medical cannabis products. However, getting evaluated and certified for medical marijuana are Medicaid-reimbursable services. As a result, practitioners participating with Medicaid cannot charge you for cannabis certification. Find out more about health insurance and medical marijuana.

Your New York marijuana certification will be valid for one (1) year. However, there is no expiration date on MMJ certifications for terminally ill patients.

If you have problems regarding your certification or appointment, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service. However, if you have issues with the New York Medical Cannabis Program, we recommend contacting them through their official channels.

Phone: 844-863-9312

Email: medical@ocm.ny.gov