{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/medicinal-cannabis/9","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_8822-markdown","title":"Renew Medical Rec?","slug":"renew-medical-rec","content":"\"Should I renew my medical rec? Starting in 2018, I can walk into a dispensary and purchase what I need, so why should I renew my medical rec. and pay $59?\"\n_____________________\nHello there. Many locations in California won't be ready for Jan 1.  Basically all cannabis businesses will need licenses from their county and CA. But CA won't give out licenses until the counties do it first, and many counties are still figuring out what their rules will be! So people may not be able to just stroll into a dispensary come January. Some other reasons to keep/renew your medical card: medical marijuana will be cheaper than recreational cannabis; a medical rec gives you access to a doctor, who can give you expert advice on treating any conditions you're dealing with (budtenders are great and knowledgeable, but they're not doctors); you have to be 21 to consume recreational cannabis, but only 18 to qualify for a medical card; because of the regulations, some dispensaries will be medical only. This article below will give you more info on the whole situation. Hope this helped! \n\ngabriella\n_____________________\nHi @greenleaves, I wrote this article a while back on the benefits of renewing your medical marijuana recommendation--it answers a lot of your questions, but of course let us know if you have any more. https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a302030100a820006562ebf/why-youll-still-need-a-medical-recommendation-after-jan-1\n\nDanielle Lim ","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8813-markdown","title":"Does anyone know if having a medical card could affect your life insurance and them honoring claims?","slug":"does-anyone-know-if-having-a-medical-card-could-affect-your-life-insurance-and-them-honoring-claims","content":"\n_____________________\nObtaining a medical recommendation from our doctors is completely confidential and your patient/doctor rights are protected.\n\nRegistering with the State of CA is optional. \n\nYou can find more information here: \n\nTo apply for MMIC, you will need a medical recommendation (which you can receive from us) and then you will need to apply with your county, whos privacy rights may differ from our own. See here to find your local Health Dept. to make an appt: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/County-Program-and-Hours.aspx\n\nHere's a great article we have with some information re: all of this. https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a302030100a820006562ebf/why-youll-still-need-a-medical-recommendation-after-jan-1\n\n\nBartSmart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8808-markdown","title":"Are the medical authorizations valid in every state? Washington State specific.","slug":"are-the-medical-authorizations-valid-in-every-state-washington-state-specific","content":"\n_____________________\nNo. The recommendation that is issued in California is only valid for California. The recommendations that are issued in each state are only valid in the state from which they are issued. Each state has their own guiedlines as to what medical conditions are acceptable to issue a recommendation.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8803-markdown","title":"What are the differences between 2017 and 2018 mmj cards, i.e. medical requirements, doctors etc.","slug":"what-are-the-differences-between-2017-and-2018-mmj-cards-i-e-medical-requirements-doctors-etc","content":"\n_____________________\nThere is no difference at all between the cannabis recommendation that is issued by HelloMD between 2017 and 2018. Any recommendation that you received in 2017 is valid for one year from date of issue. In other words if you received a recommendation on May 1, 2017 it is valid until May 1, 2018. You do not need to obtain a new recommendation to purchase cannabis. The requirements to obtain the recommendations has not changed either if you wish to obtain a new one or yours is going to expire. You must physically be in California at the time of your evaluation by one of our physicians.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8801-markdown","title":"Can my HelloMD doctor fill out the medical paperwork for a County/State MMIC?","slug":"can-my-hellomd-doctor-fill-out-the-medical-paperwork-for-a-county-state-mmic","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! Please have the County you are applying with fax the documents to us at: (415) 329-1407.\n\n\nmelissa","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8749-markdown","title":"How can I get a medical card in CA","slug":"how-can-i-get-a-medical-card-in-ca","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8745-markdown","title":"How much does this cost to get the medical marijuana recommendation?","slug":"how-much-does-this-cost-to-get-the-medical-marijuana-recommendation","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8733-markdown","title":"will I need to obtain a county-issued card after January 1?","slug":"will-i-need-to-obtain-a-county-issued-card-after-january-1","content":"\"In order to enter medical dispensaries and pay medical prices, will I be required to get a county-issued cannabis card?\"\n_____________________\nAs to my knowledge, there are two types of cards that you can get: (1) a medical marijuana recommendation (MMR) - this is what you get through our teleheath services. It lets you purchase medical cannabis from any dispensary in CA. Your MMR is valid until the expiration date; you do not need a new MMR after Jan. 1.\n(2) a state issued Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) - you must apply for this. You can only get this card if you already have an MMR. This gives you a small tax discount on medical cannabis purchases. You do NOT need this card to purchase medical marijauana from a dispensary.\n\nDanielle Lim ","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8725-markdown","title":"is it legal to have a medical marijuana edible in a california airport?","slug":"is-it-legal-to-have-a-medical-marijuana-edible-in-a-california-airport","content":"\n_____________________\nPlease check out this previously answered question that deals with the legalities of transporting or flying with cannabis. \n\nashleigh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8722-markdown","title":"HOW DO I GET A REPLACEMENT MEDICAL CARD","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-replacement-medical-card","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8703-markdown","title":"Legalization in 2018...","slug":"legalization-in-2018","content":"\"Any thoughts on how legalization will impact medical patients?\"\n_____________________\nHello, and thank you for the great question. When first  contemplating legalization of recreational marijuana, I thoroughly  believed it would be to the detriment of legitimate medical marijuana  patients. I predicted that the vast majority of medical patients would  simply \"wing\" it - perhaps ask a couple friends on how they use it, or  consult with a less than  knowledgeable dispensary employee - leading to a less than effective or even harmful treatment plan.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHere is a good primer on what's coming in 2018...\n\nLarry","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8692-markdown","title":"I need to renew my medical recommendation as it expires tomorrow??","slug":"i-need-to-renew-my-medical-recommendation-as-it-expires-tomorrow","content":"","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":96,"numPages":41,"currentPage":9,"id":5495,"name":"Medicinal Cannabis","slug":"medicinal-cannabis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}