Get Your New Jersey Medical Marijuana Card

Choosing medical over recreational marijuana could save you almost $2,000 annually in cannabis costs in New Jersey.

Medical marijuana is cheaper than recreational cannabis–$13 versus $18 per gram ($364 vs. $504 per ounce.) Moreover, medical marijuana is exempt from the 6.625% cannabis sales tax applied to recreational cannabis products.

Assuming your monthly cannabis consumption is one ounce, you would only spend $364 if you have an NJ medical card. However, the same amount of recreational marijuana would cost you $537.39 (product + 6.625% cannabis sales tax). So, your medical card saves you a whopping $173.39 per month or $2,080.68 per year!

The benefits of an NJ medical card go beyond cost savings. Below are some reasons to consider a medical marijuana card even if recreational cannabis is available:

• Legal Protections: Cardholders enjoy legal safeguards in employment and housing that recreational users don’t.
• Powerful Products: Medical cannabis, designed for specific conditions, is more potent than recreational varieties.
• No Age Limit: With a medical card and physician’s approval, you can use cannabis, irrespective of age. Recreational use requires you to be 21 or over.
• Guidance from Experts: NJ’s medical marijuana doctors provide tailored advice on the best strains, dosages, and consumption methods.

In order to get a medical marijuana card in New Jersey, you must first consult with a licensed NJ cannabis doctor and get a recommendation for marijuana treatment. We make it easy to connect with a licensed marijuana doctor online. Simply sign up at Quick Med Cards to gain access to kind, experienced, and professional medical marijuana doctors in New Jersey. All it takes is a few clicks for you to video call with our NJ marijuana doctor and get certified. If approved, you’ll receive a signed Physician Certification Form immediately after the appointment. You will need this form to complete your application for a medical marijuana card on the New Jersey Medicinal Cannabis Program (NJMCP) Portal. You can read more about how to apply for a medical marijuana card in NJ here.

The online consultation with our certified medical marijuana doctor is quick and effortless. Beforehand, you need to fill out the information form, pick a convenient consultation time, and register an account with Quick Med Cards. When your appointment time nears, we will send a text and email with a link to your video call. Usually, the appointment takes 10 – 15 minutes, and if approved, you will get your marijuana certification through email and in your Quick Med Cards dashboard immediately afterward.

The price ranges from as low as $45.00 to a max of $149.00. The price of an appointment is based on the complexity of a patient’s case and the healthcare professional expertise and years of experience. The cost includes an online consultation with a medical marijuana doctor in NJ as well as the official marijuana certification if you’re approved. With a marijuana certification, you can apply for an NJ medical card through the New Jersey Medicinal Cannabis Program. The digital version of the New Jersey medical marijuana is free. However, the state charges a $10 fee for a physical medical card. 

To be eligible for a medical card in NJ, you must meet the requirements. Most importantly you must be diagnosed with one of the qualifying medical conditions determined by the state. Some of the most common illnesses include:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Anxiety
• Cancer
• Chronic Pain. (Including chronic pain related to musculoskeletal disorders and chronic visceral pain.)
• Glaucoma
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease
• Intractable skeletal spasticity
• Migraines
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Muscular dystrophy
• Opioid Use Disorder
• HIV/AIDS
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Seizure disorder, including epilepsy
• Terminal illness with a prognosis of fewer than 12 months to live
• Tourette Syndrome

You can read more about What Qualifies for a Medical Card in NJ here.

Updated on . Medical content reviewed by Dr. Shatha Atiya

We serve patients across the entire state. The towns we serve include: Summit, Morristown, Princeton, Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Lakewood, Woodbridge, Edison, Toms River, Hamilton township, Clifton, Trenton, Brick, Camden, and Cherry Hill.