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HelloMD’s doctors, nurses, and health coaches provide medical cannabis certifications, healthcare, advice, and prescriptions individualized for your health concerns.  \n \nWhile they have previously operated their telehealth business exclusively in Canada. In February of 2020, HelloMD opened up its non-traditional digital health platform in New York. Residents of New York now have access to experienced healthcare practitioners from the comfort of their own homes.  \n \nNew York State allows for qualifying Telehealth consultations between patients and doctors for cannabis. The following are qualifying conditions for getting a [medical card in the state of New York](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york/):  \n \n- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) \n- Chronic pain  \n- Cancer  \n- Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord  \n- HIV/AIDS  \n- Epilepsy  \n- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) \n- Huntington’s disease  \n- Neuropathy  \n- Multiple sclerosis  \n- Opioid use disorder  \n- Parkinson’s disease  \n- Opioid replacement  \n- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) \n  \nNew York expanded its list of qualifying conditions to include [chronic pain](https://hellomd.com/articles/new-york-expands-condition-list-for-medical-marijuana-certifications). This condition is broadened to “any pain lasting longer than 12 weeks” this can consist of migraines, back pain, sciatica, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and others. Cannabis is an effective treatment for all of these conditions.  \n \nTalking to a licensed healthcare practitioner is the first step in getting approved for one of New York’s qualifying conditions. You will need to provide your practitioner with a medical case which you can complete on [HelloMD’s website when you register](https://hellomd.com/get-started/).  \n \nYour medical information remains private between you and your practitioner. After paying a fee of $129 and completing your registration, you will be connected with one of HelloMD’s many excellent practitioners. During your consultation, your medical history will be reviewed, and you will discuss your condition to determine whether or not cannabis is the right treatment for you. Once you are approved, you will receive a unique certification number and be on your way to getting a medical cannabis card!  \n\nFrank H.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/ee604/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.png","srcSet":"/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/69585/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.png 200w,\n/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/497c6/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.png 400w,\n/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/ee604/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.png 800w,\n/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/f3583/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.png 1200w,\n/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/5707d/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.png 1600w,\n/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/961c2/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.png 2576w","srcWebp":"/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/58556/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/61e93/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.webp 200w,\n/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/1f5c5/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.webp 400w,\n/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/58556/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.webp 800w,\n/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/99238/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.webp 1200w,\n/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/7c22d/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.webp 1600w,\n/static/66b41a22fbc7b138370daab74590b37f/61157/fc3bf9dc9002bef2255482dc7005d949.webp 2576w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12603-markdown","title":"How do I get a medical marijuana card in New York City? ","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-city","content":"**”I have chronic lower back pain and have heard that medical cannabis can help with pain relief. I’m interested in getting a med card in New York, I’m just not sure how to go about doing so”** \n \nMargot D. \n \n------------------------- \n\n![Untitled43-min.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled43_min_8bdc160193.png)\n \nApplying for a medical cannabis certification in New York has become incredibly easy as [HelloMD](https://my.hellomd.com/start) has launched its telehealth service in New York. Now you can apply for a certification from the comfort of your home; it’s private and 100% online. Your first step in getting a [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york/) will be understanding if your medical condition qualifies under [New York States’ qualifying conditions for cannabis certification](https://cannabis.ny.gov/patients).  \n \nYou do not need to provide medical records during your consultation, but any additional details you provide will help the practitioner determine if cannabis is right for you. During your meeting with a practitioner, you will discuss whether cannabis seems to be the best fit for you and how to best use cannabis as a treatment for your condition.  \n \nIf you decide that getting your medical cannabis certification is something you want to do from home, HelloMD has you covered [get a medical card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) You can start by registering with HelloMD and completing your medical case on the website. This will require that you complete a medical questionnaire and provide details about your condition for the practitioner to review before meeting with you. \n \nAdditionally, you will be required to upload proof of your identity and pay the $129 consultation fee. Unfortunately, health insurance does not cover this fee, just as a side note. Once you’ve completed your registration, you’re ready to meet with a practitioner over live video. During your consultation, you can expect your practitioner to review your medical history and discuss your condition to decide if cannabis is an appropriate treatment for you.  \n \nIf approved, you will receive your unique certification number following your consultation – this can be downloaded as a PDF file from your HelloMD case history. Your last step to getting your medical cannabis card in New York will be to register online with the [state of New York](https://cannabis.ny.gov/). The PDF from HelloMD gives customers step-by-step instructions on how to do this.  \n \nOnce you’ve received your card, it’s time to shop for the best products for your individual needs! [HelloMD’s website](lhttps://hellomd.com/) has tons of information on the best cannabis products for personal medical issues that can help you decide what suits you best [more on legal cannabis in New York](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-your-legal-weed-card-in-the-state-of-new-york) Hope this helps!  \n\nAnne M.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/ee604/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.png","srcSet":"/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/69585/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.png 200w,\n/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/497c6/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.png 400w,\n/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/ee604/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.png 800w,\n/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/f3583/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.png 1200w,\n/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/5707d/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.png 1600w,\n/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/961c2/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.png 2576w","srcWebp":"/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/58556/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/61e93/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.webp 200w,\n/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/1f5c5/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.webp 400w,\n/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/58556/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.webp 800w,\n/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/99238/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.webp 1200w,\n/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/7c22d/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.webp 1600w,\n/static/59f8d53e96acdc3fdd104b0c20017532/61157/11865d6909259114447fcf8e6220e654.webp 2576w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12602-markdown","title":"How do I get medical marijuana delivered in New York City? ","slug":"how-do-i-get-medical-marijuana-delivered-in-new-york-city","content":"**”I am a frequent user of cannabis and have found during the pandemic that home-delivery is safe and easy. Can I get cannabis delivered to my home in New York?”** \n \nMatthew P. \n \n---------------------  \n\n![Untitled50-min.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled50_min_385048bee7.png)\n\nNew York City has always embraced delivery, whether it’s pizza or Chinese takeout; everyone loves enjoying life’s delicacies from the comfort of their own home. These days you can get quite literally anything delivered to your front door within a few minutes of placing an order. Especially with the pandemic, everyone has settled into the idea of home deliveries.  \n \nSo, it should come as no shock that [qualified medical marijuana patients in New York](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york/) will now be able to count medical marijuana as yet another item they can have delivered right to their door. These days, consumers want convenience, and these delivery services aim to please. [Read more on how to find the best delivery service and dispensary here](https://hellomd.com/articles/choosing-a-cannabis-dispensary-or-delivery-service)\n \nIn some cases, getting to a dispensary can be challenging. Whether it’s the New York City traffic, the weather, or maybe you just don’t want to leave your house on any given day, these delivery services have got you covered. Dispensaries such as [PharmaCann](https://www.pharmacann.com/)/[Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/about-verilife), who now offer delivery, can now more than ever accommodate the needs of all their patients. [This article highlights some of Verilife’s best products](https://hellomd.com/articles/new-york-weed-companies-with-innovative-marijuana-products).  \n \nPatients can call and talk to a pharmacist, schedule their delivery, and then a courier brings the patient’s items wherever they need to go. You can customize the time and place you want your cannabis to be dropped off; some delivery services also have cashless interactions. While patients shouldn’t initially expect their medicine to be delivered in the same amount of time it takes to request an Uber…plans, expect the program to adopt and scale quickly.  \n \nIf you are partial to a particular dispensary in New York that doesn’t offer delivery services, picking up medical cannabis on your own can be just as easy. Budtenders behind the counter and pharmacists can help you customize your purchase to your specific needs. Workers at the dispensaries can answer any questions you have about medical or recreational cannabis. Simply ask your questions, make your purchase, and be on your way!\n\nPolly S.\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/117783afe304944dc35d3bc55c7532c5/ee604/2469ceebde6b957f1899d745f6adeda1.png","srcSet":"/static/117783afe304944dc35d3bc55c7532c5/69585/2469ceebde6b957f1899d745f6adeda1.png 200w,\n/static/117783afe304944dc35d3bc55c7532c5/497c6/2469ceebde6b957f1899d745f6adeda1.png 400w,\n/static/117783afe304944dc35d3bc55c7532c5/ee604/2469ceebde6b957f1899d745f6adeda1.png 800w,\n/static/117783afe304944dc35d3bc55c7532c5/f3583/2469ceebde6b957f1899d745f6adeda1.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/117783afe304944dc35d3bc55c7532c5/58556/2469ceebde6b957f1899d745f6adeda1.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/117783afe304944dc35d3bc55c7532c5/61e93/2469ceebde6b957f1899d745f6adeda1.webp 200w,\n/static/117783afe304944dc35d3bc55c7532c5/1f5c5/2469ceebde6b957f1899d745f6adeda1.webp 400w,\n/static/117783afe304944dc35d3bc55c7532c5/58556/2469ceebde6b957f1899d745f6adeda1.webp 800w,\n/static/117783afe304944dc35d3bc55c7532c5/99238/2469ceebde6b957f1899d745f6adeda1.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12601-markdown","title":"How do I access medical marijuana in New York City? ","slug":"how-do-i-access-medical-marijuana-in-new-york-city","content":"**”I recently moved to New York and want to start using medical marijuana, I’m new to the city and need some direction on how to do this. What are the laws in New York?”** \n \n Katherine O.  \n \n----------------------- \n\n![Untitled48-min (2).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled48_min_2_1743f0ef00.png)\n\nCurrently, in New York, adults 21+ can legally possess marijuana, this was legalized on September 21st, 2021. The easiest way to go about getting medical cannabis in New York is to get your [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york/). You can do this by consulting with a New York-licensed physician or nurse in person.  \n \nYour other option would be to get a medical card through safe and secure online telehealth with [HelloMD](https://my.hellomd.dev/start). You can read more on [how to get your medical card here](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-state) .  \n \nSome changes are coming soon to New York City regarding their [medical marijuana laws](https://cannabis.ny.gov/). You can expect to see the allowance of whole flower and the “smoking” of cannabis; home grow permitted subject to possession limits – 3 mature plants and three immature plants for adults over 21, expanding limits to a 60-day supply (previously 30), and so much more. The medical marijuana industry within New York is expanding rapidly, so what better time to get your medical marijuana card?  \n \nJoe B. \n \n-------------------- \n\n![Untitled33-min.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitled33_min_6a29400eb1.png)\n\nYou can smoke weed in New York just about anywhere you can smoke tobacco, now that’s progressive! State regulations in New York allow for the creation of retail licenses, permitting licensed dispensaries to sell cannabis products. [Here you can learn more about New York State adult marijuana use](https://cannabis.ny.gov/adult-use)  \n \nHome delivery of cannabis products is also allowed as well as on-site consumption at dispensaries that have a permit for this practice. The first recreational cannabis dispensaries should start operating sometime in 2022. The licensing needed for companies to open dispensaries is lengthy, so New York hasn’t seen any recreational dispensaries yet.  \n \nWith this in mind, New York has been loosening the rules governing sales of medical marijuana by expanding the list of conditions covered by its use. In terms of medical cannabis dispensaries, New Yorkers are left with some top-tier options. You should be able to find one near you that has a great selection of products and services. [This article gives you a great selection of dispensaries and where to find them](https://hellomd.com/articles/new-yorks-best-weed-map-where-to-find-your-legal-marijuana).  \n \nEvery legal New York dispensary must have a licensed pharmacist on staff to give you excellent medical advice about your cannabis purchase. [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/about-verilife) is a great dispensary with four locations in New York – Albany, Liverpool, Bronx, and Onondaga counties. This dispensary offers innovative product lines based on consumer tastes and offers a same-day delivery service! \n\nJohn A.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/15e30acc9a2aeb7accf5b8e08255cd6f/ee604/fa15ce7de5a52a959bad2391d8c19fbb.png","srcSet":"/static/15e30acc9a2aeb7accf5b8e08255cd6f/69585/fa15ce7de5a52a959bad2391d8c19fbb.png 200w,\n/static/15e30acc9a2aeb7accf5b8e08255cd6f/497c6/fa15ce7de5a52a959bad2391d8c19fbb.png 400w,\n/static/15e30acc9a2aeb7accf5b8e08255cd6f/ee604/fa15ce7de5a52a959bad2391d8c19fbb.png 800w,\n/static/15e30acc9a2aeb7accf5b8e08255cd6f/f3583/fa15ce7de5a52a959bad2391d8c19fbb.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/15e30acc9a2aeb7accf5b8e08255cd6f/58556/fa15ce7de5a52a959bad2391d8c19fbb.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/15e30acc9a2aeb7accf5b8e08255cd6f/61e93/fa15ce7de5a52a959bad2391d8c19fbb.webp 200w,\n/static/15e30acc9a2aeb7accf5b8e08255cd6f/1f5c5/fa15ce7de5a52a959bad2391d8c19fbb.webp 400w,\n/static/15e30acc9a2aeb7accf5b8e08255cd6f/58556/fa15ce7de5a52a959bad2391d8c19fbb.webp 800w,\n/static/15e30acc9a2aeb7accf5b8e08255cd6f/99238/fa15ce7de5a52a959bad2391d8c19fbb.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12591-markdown","title":"What are the best medical marijuana edibles to purchase in New York?","slug":"what-are-the-best-medical-marijuana-edibles-to-purchase-in-new-york","content":"**“I’m interested in trying medical marijuana for a couple of conditions but don’t like smoking or vaping for health reasons. What are some good edibles to try, and where can I get them?”**\n\nAlbert N.\n\n-----------\n\nI’m a big fan of the [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/ny) dispensaries and use the Albany, NY, location.  I need help with a mood disorder and like that there are different choices for levels of THC and CBD in their line of [Matter Sour Chewable Gels](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-albany-ny).\n\n![Matter 1:1 Mango Chew in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_28_at_9_40_18_AM_f13263df7a.png)\n\n\nSince I’m not a big fan of getting high, I like the 1:4 orange gels, so four parts CBD to one part THC — or 20mg of CBD and 5mg of THC in each gel. You can also get 1:1 chewable gels and 20:1 lemon chewable gels. Matter also offers a mango flavor chew which is a 1:1 CBD to THC which is really tasty!\n\nWhile I sometimes go to the dispensary itself, I prefer their home delivery option. You can often get them done the same day.\n\nYou probably know this but to legally buy medical cannabis in New York, you need to [obtain a medical card first](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york). You talk to a medical practitioner and they authorize you if your condition is on a list of qualifying conditions. If approved, you will receive your medical card in the mail, allowing you to go to a licensed medical marijuana dispensary to buy products. \n\nLawrence T.\n\n-------------------\n\n![Cannabis edibles are a great option for consuming cannabis](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_28_at_9_38_39_AM_158a72377f.png)\n\n\nThere are a number of reasons to [prefer edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-to-know-about-edibles-infused-with-cannabis) over smoking or vaping. You might feel there is a stigma with smoking weed and so edibles allow you to consume medical marijuana in plain view. Also, while the effects of smoking marijuana are over quickly, often within two to three hours, edibles last much longer, say, six to eight hours.\n\nThis is important if you have to keep yourself constantly dosed for something like chronic pain. You would need to smoke a lot through the day if you don't want any gaps in relief. The flip side is that it usually takes longer for the effects to kick in than with smoking. So don’t make the newbie’s mistake of taking another edible thinking that the first isn’t working.\n\n![Blackberry Soft Chew from Columbia Care in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_28_at_9_37_23_AM_d290232b27.png)\n\nAs far as my edible of choice, I like Blackberry Soft Chew from [Columbia Care](https://col-care.com/location/brooklyn/#product-menus). It packs a kick with high THC, with 9.5mg per chew versus 0.5mg CBD. You also have cherry or grapefruit flavors.\n\nI agree with the customer review that says: “Also helps with pain so you can sleep...taste is great!”\n\nColumbia Care is a national chain of cannabis dispensaries and has four in New York State: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Riverhead, and Rochester. It also does home delivery.\n\nMalcolm F.\n\n---------------\n\n![Rasberry CBD gummies by Wyld in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_28_at_9_33_00_AM_884308c6c9.png)\n\nI’m partial to the raspberry flavor of the [CBD Infused Gummies](https://www.medmen.com/buffalo-menu?product=485127578) made by [Wyld CBD](https://wyldcbd.com/). They’ve put a lot of work into the flavor, using real fruit. And they also use US-sourced broad-spectrum hemp that is THC-free, so you don’t have to worry about taking one and operating a vehicle.\n\n![Curaleaf THC lemon chews in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_28_at_9_35_14_AM_b93c9be3fc.png)\n\nMy friend likes something with more of a kick, so they use [Curaleaf THC Lemon Chews](https://curaleaf.com/shop/new-york/curaleaf-ny-queens?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=lemon-20-1-curachews-30-pack), with 5mg of THC and 0.25mg of CBD per chew.\n\nI get my edibles through the Syracuse dispensary of [MedMen](https://www.medmen.com/). They also have ones in Manhattan, Long Island, and Buffalo.\n\nBut before you start shopping for edibles, make sure you get your [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/get-started) first. \n\nNoriko F.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/14b42/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg","srcSet":"/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/f836f/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 200w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/2244e/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 400w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/14b42/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 800w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/47498/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 1200w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/0e329/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 1600w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/6a059/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 6000w","srcWebp":"/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/58556/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/61e93/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 200w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/1f5c5/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 400w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/58556/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 800w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/99238/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 1200w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/7c22d/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 1600w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/3041e/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 6000w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12590-markdown","title":"How do I find a medical marijuana doctor in New York?","slug":"how-do-i-find-a-medical-marijuana-doctor-in-new-york","content":"**“I want to buy medical weed in New York but hear that you need to be approved by a doctor first. Is this true? What’s involved in getting approved?”**\n\nKate G.\n\n------------\n\nIn New York, as in other states where medical cannabis is legalized, you need to [get a medical card](https://hellomd.com/get-started/) before you can buy marijuana from a licensed dispensary.\n\nHaving a medical marijuana card is currently the only way to buy marijuana from a legal, trusted source in the state. While New York voted to legalize adult-use or recreational weed in 2021, the slow, grinding wheels of bureaucracy may mean that [licensed dispensaries may not be up and running until later in 2022 or even in 2023.](https://www.thecity.nyc/2021/12/21/22848537/waiting-to-inhale-legal-weed-shops-may-not-hit-nyc-in-2022)\n\n![A New York Medical Card from HelloMD](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_9_19_46_AM_df5dd4ee5b.png)\n\nThe [New York State Depart of Health ](https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/patients/) outlines a four-step process for obtaining medical marijuana certification:\n\n1. Contact a [practitioner registered](https://newyork.hellomd.com/start) with the DOH to see if medical marijuana may help with your health condition.\n2. Obtain patient certification from the registered practitioner.\n3. Register online with the state and a Registry ID card will be mailed to you.\n4. Purchase your medical cannabis from a legally registered dispensary.\n\n![The Botanist medical marijuana dispensary in NYC](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_9_28_52_AM_319716a042.png)\n\nWhile it might be a doctor who is your medical marijuana practitioner, the regulations are much broader than this, allowing a variety of differently qualified practitioners. In October 2021, the DOH expanded the definition of the type of [practitioner who could certify patients for the medical use of cannabis](https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/) to include “anyone who is licensed, registered, or certified by New York State to prescribe controlled substances to humans within the State such as dentists, podiatrists, and midwives.”\n\nBefore they are certified, the practitioners must complete a two-hour course.\n\n![See a marijuana doctor online in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_10_37_40_PM_0a581fcae4.png)\n\nSome of the best practitioners for [medical marijuana certification](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york) are those working for [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/). Helping New York residents to get their medical cannabis cards is their main focus and expertise, while some medical doctors may not be up to speed on the medical marijuana field, which is changing all the time.\n\nThe certification process is all done online and is fast, easy, and professional — allowing you to use your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or PC to go through the steps from the comfort of your home.\n\n![Medical marijuana has many health benefits](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_6_41_03_PM_1c31d55096.png)\n\nFirst, you register online and provide some basic information about yourself. You would [pay $129 for your consultation](https://newyork.hellomd.com/start), but only if you are approved for your medical marijuana card. You also used to have to pay a $50 registration fee with the state, but New York has now waived this.\n\nThen you would have a telehealth consultation with the HelloMD New York practitioner that lasts about 15 to 30 minutes. It is advised that you do the consultation in a private, well-lit space, away from distraction. The practitioner will ask you about your medical history, medications you are taking, and more.\n\n![Getting your medical marijuana card allows you to buy legal marijuana in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_10_39_10_PM_f08ab2a575.png)\n\nThe consultation is also a chance for you to ask questions about anything related to using medical marijuana, whether it is possible side effects or addiction issues. It’s a good idea to write down any questions ahead of time, so you don’t forget anything during the live consultation.\n\nThe practitioner will determine if you have one of the conditions approved by New York for the use of medical marijuana:\n\n- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)\n- Cancer\n- Chronic pain\n- Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity\n- Epilepsy\n- HIV /AIDS\n- Inflammatory bowel disease\n- Huntington's disease \n- Multiple sclerosis\n- Neuropathy\n- Opioid use disorder (only if enrolled in a treatment program pursuant to [article 32](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MHY/TEA32) of the mental hygiene law.)\n- Opioid replacement\n- Parkinson's disease\n- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\n\n![Verilife dispensary in NYC](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_9_21_57_AM_37b21d7743.png)\n\nAlso, it would include any of the following conditions where it is clinically associated with, or a complication of, a condition under this paragraph or its treatment: \n\n- Cachexia/Wasting syndrome \n- Post-traumatic stress disorder\n- Severe or chronic pain\n- Severe nausea\n- Severe or persistent muscle spasm\n- Seizures\n- Opioid use disorder (only if enrolled in a treatment program pursuant to article 32 of the mental hygiene law)\n\nOnce you receive an approval certification for medical cannabis from your HelloMD practitioner, you have to register your certification at [my.ny.gov](https://www.ny.gov/) and apply to the [NY State Medical Marijuana Program.](https://cannabis.ny.gov/medical-cannabis) \n\nAfter this, you would receive your medical marijuana card through the mail within 10 business days, and can now purchase cannabis from an authorized dispensary, either in the brick-and-mortar store or online.\n\nIf you want to buy medical marijuana before receiving the card, you can, if you are approved by the state and get a temporary card number. [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/) will help you any step along the way if you have questions or problems with the certification process.\n\nPatricia G.\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/14b42/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.jpg","srcSet":"/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/f836f/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.jpg 200w,\n/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/2244e/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.jpg 400w,\n/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/14b42/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.jpg 800w,\n/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/47498/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.jpg 1200w,\n/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/0e329/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.jpg 1600w,\n/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/208d9/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.jpg 6720w","srcWebp":"/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/58556/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/61e93/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.webp 200w,\n/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/1f5c5/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.webp 400w,\n/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/58556/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.webp 800w,\n/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/99238/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.webp 1200w,\n/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/7c22d/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.webp 1600w,\n/static/037ffd59c87c407b9fb7d5fc9cf4fa2e/d4b3d/aab3d845b43ae160255ea6b0a4b4cfb5.webp 6720w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12589-markdown","title":"What are the qualifying conditions for getting a medical marijuana card in New York in 2022?","slug":"what-are-the-qualifying-conditions-for-getting-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-in-2022","content":"**“I’m dealing with chronic pain from an old motocross accident and I’m scared of taking opioids. I live in New York. Would I qualify for a medical marijuana card to buy weed here in New York?”**\n\nRoy A.\n\n-------------\n![Anxiety can be crippling - but medical marijuana may help](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_19_at_2_58_44_PM_d9687fad18.png)\n\nThe list of qualifying conditions to get your medical marijuana card in New York are as follows:\n\n- Chronic Pain (Arthritis, Migraine, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Severe Dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, etc) \n- P.T.S.D. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Panic Attacks, etc)\n- I.B.D. Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, I.B.S.  Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Abdominal pain, gas, bloating, cramps, etc)\n- Pain that degrades health and functional capacity where the use of medical marijuana is an alternative to opioid use.\n- Opioid Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder, you must be enrolled in an [Article 32 Treatment program](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MHY/TEA32)\n- Neuropathy, Radiculopathy, sciatica, pinched nerve, numbness, tingling\n- Epilepsy, Seizure Disorder\n- Cancer\n- HIV or AIDS\n- A.L.S. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (A.K.A. Lou Gehrig’s Disease)\n- Parkinson’s Disease\n- Multiple Sclerosis\n- Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity\n- Huntington’s Disease\n\n​Associated or complicating conditions include:\n\n- PTSD\n- Opioid Use Disorder (must be in an Article 32 Treatment program)\n- Seizures\n- Severe Nausea\n- Severe or Persistent Muscle Spasms\n- Severe or Chronic pain resulting in substantial limitation of function\n- Cachexia/Wasting Syndrom\n\nIt's always good to check back to the [cannabis regulations page in the state of New York](https://cannabis.ny.gov/), as things change over time.\n\nHope this helps!\n\nAnne.Y\n\n-----------------------\n![Back pain is a common reason people seek medical marijuana](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_10_18_24_PM_240f9632cf.png)\n\nYes, you would. Sorry to hear about your accident and discomfort. Your condition, chronic pain, is exactly the type that New York’s medical cannabis laws were designed to address. According to the [New York State Department of Health](https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/patients/):\n\n“You may be eligible for medical marijuana if you have been diagnosed with one or more of the following severe debilitating or life-threatening conditions: cancer, HIV infection or AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury with spasticity, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, neuropathy, Huntington's disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, pain that degrades health and functional capability as an alternative to opioid use or substance use disorder.”\n\n![Chronic pain interferes with life - cannabis can help](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_10_23_06_PM_f255f44257.png)\n\nTo [obtain the medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-state) you need to to purchase medical marijuana from a legal dispensary, you must: \n\n- Contact a [registered practitioner](https://newyork.hellomd.com/start) to see if medical cannabis may be able to help with your condition.\n- Obtain patient certification from a registered practitioner.\n- Register online—a registry ID card will be mailed after the application is approved.\n- Buy your medical cannabis from a licensed dispensary.\n\n![cdc-BbP7rqIGB3c-unsplash.jpg](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/cdc_Bb_P7rq_IGB_3c_unsplash_d6d0cb8f19.jpg)\n\nThe easiest way to get your medical marijuana card is to have an online consultation with [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york). Meet with a doctor or nurse online and get expert cannabis advice. Assuming you are approved, you get your medical card in days - it's super easy and discreet too.\n\nCarl.S\n\n------------\n![New York has had medical marijuana since 2016](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_10_20_07_PM_3682bf63bd.png)\n\nThe good news is, since New York made medical cannabis legal in 2016, it has been [expanding the list of conditions covered](https://hellomd.com/articles/new-york-expands-condition-list-for-medical-marijuana) and making other improvements in terms of access and the range of weed products available.\n\nIn October 2021, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management announced [several enhancements to its Medical Marijuana Program](https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/). It advanced regulations for public comment that would allow medical weed patients to grow their own cannabis plants, saving the higher dispensary costs.\n\n![Pineapple Silver Haze cannabis strain](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_6_56_01_PM_48e9cbeffc.png)\n\nIt also added whole flower weed to be used for vaporization; made permanent the temporary waiver of the $50 patient and caregiver registration fee; and allowed registered organizations to dispense up to a 60-day supply of medical marijuana to a registered patient, following the recommendations of their medical practitioner.\n\nAs well, the state expanded the types of practitioners who can certify patients for the medical use of marijuana to “anyone who is licensed, registered, or certified by New York State to prescribe controlled substances to humans within the State such as dentists, podiatrists, and midwives.” \n\nPractitioners must complete at least a two-hour course and register with the New York Department of Health before they can begin certifying patients for medical cannabis.\n\nJody H.\n\n---------\n\nA good reason to get your medical marijuana card is that even though adult-use weed has been legalized in New York, it may be a long time before you can actually buy it in a legal dispensary. Some sources even predict we [might not see any legal recreational dispensaries operating at all in 2022](https://www.thecity.nyc/2021/12/21/22848537/waiting-to-inhale-legal-weed-shops-may-not-hit-nyc-in-2022). \n\n![A New York Medical Card from HelloMD](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_9_19_46_AM_df5dd4ee5b.png)\n\nBy the end of 2021, every city and town in the state was supposed to decide whether or not they should allow cannabis dispensaries and/or consumption spots to operate within their borders.\n\nAny town that didn’t submit a decision would automatically opt in. In the run-up to Dec. 31, 2021, far more municipalities were opting out of at least one of the two possible forms of cannabis access in their districts. Some estimates had [642 dispensary opt-outs and 733 consumption site opt-outs at the beginning of 2022](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/hundreds-of-new-york-municipalities-will-allow-marijuana-businesses-as-opt-out-deadline-passes/).\n\n![Medical marijuana has many health benefits](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_6_41_03_PM_1c31d55096.png)\n\nApparently, New York State hasn’t yet issued any licenses to the companies that will supply, ship, and sell legal cannabis to customers, so it’s going to be a while before legal recreational sales are underway.\n\nBut the good news is, if you have a qualifying medical condition, you can get a medical marijuana card to access cannabis right now from legal, quality-controlled sources. It’s fast, easy, and cost-effective to [get your medical cannabis card in New York through HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york). \n\nRegister online, pay a $129 consulting fee, have a telehealth consultation with an approved medical practitioner, receive your medical authorization, and then make your first purchase from a medical marijuana dispensary.\n\nAldus Paige \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/2wBDABALDA4MChAODQ4SERATGCgaGBYWGDEjJR0oOjM9PDkzODdASFxOQERXRTc4UG1RV19iZ2hnPk1xeXBkeFxlZ2P/2wBDARESEhgVGC8aGi9jQjhCY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2P/wgARCAANABQDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAGAAAAwEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEAgX/xAAUAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB/9oADAMBAAIQAxAAAAHoYmajyQT/xAAaEAACAwEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQIREgMT/9oACAEBAAEFAvSN7ixZa5N1I0f/xAAWEQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH/2gAIAQMBAT8BrH//xAAVEQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABEP/aAAgBAgEBPwEn/8QAGBAAAwEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAExEFH/2gAIAQEABj8Ca4QiLch//8QAGRABAAMBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQARITFB/9oACAEBAAE/IQNEWtp7ccDpNnpSLIVwE//aAAwDAQACAAMAAAAQQA//xAAVEQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQEf/aAAgBAwEBPxCB/8QAFhEBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABEh/9oACAECAQE/EKa//8QAGhABAQEAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAREAIUFxYf/aAAgBAQABPxCCgoFZz5kcvguGOMOmtwEB1Aru4D7lMA+b/9k=","aspectRatio":1.550387596899225,"src":"/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/14b42/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.jpg","srcSet":"/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/f836f/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.jpg 200w,\n/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/2244e/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.jpg 400w,\n/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/14b42/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.jpg 800w,\n/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/47498/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.jpg 1200w,\n/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/0e329/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.jpg 1600w,\n/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/e99ba/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.jpg 4506w","srcWebp":"/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/58556/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/61e93/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.webp 200w,\n/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/1f5c5/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.webp 400w,\n/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/58556/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.webp 800w,\n/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/99238/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.webp 1200w,\n/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/7c22d/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.webp 1600w,\n/static/e8705dd5edf5d68fde58b22620440293/349a2/aef83f369c0483c28789c81000a54109.webp 4506w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12588-markdown","title":"Can you legally grow medical marijuana in New York City?","slug":"can-you-legally-grow-medical-marijuana-in-new-york-city","content":"**“I’m a medical marijuana patient and am finding the cost of ongoing use prohibitive. To save money, can I legally grow weed at my home?”**\n\nNancy C.\n\n---------------------\n\n![Medical marijuana has many health benefits](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_6_41_03_PM_1c31d55096.png)\n\nThe answer is, you should be able to grow your own medical weed at home in New York soon — within limits of course.\n\nIn October 2021, New York’s Cannabis Control Board issued regulations to permit medical cannabis to be grown at home. After a 60-day comment period, the board could make changes, and then the regulations would go into effect.\n\nWhen the [Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act](https://gothamist.com/news/ny-cannabis-board-issues-new-rules-allowing-people-grow-medical-marijuana-home) was passed in March 2021, it legalized recreational marijuana in New York and included the go-ahead for home cultivation of medical weed but only after the state cannabis governing authority put regulations in place.\n\n![Can cannabis prevent infection from COVID-19?](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_20_at_9_08_08_AM_7c90885251.png)\n\nGov. Cuomo neglected to appoint the board members and the deadline to put the regulations in place passed. In the summer of 2021, new Gov. Kathy Hochul took up the legalization cause and assembled five members for the Cannabis Control Board, which in turn oversees the independent [Office of Cannabis Management](https://hellomd.com/articles/new-yorks-best-weed-map-where-to-find-your-legal-marijuana) within the New York State Liquor Authority.  The latter is responsible for regulating the recreational cannabis market as well as the existing medical marijuana and hemp programs. \n\nBut we are still waiting for the go-ahead to grow legal medical marijuana.\n\nGeorges Haroun\n\n-------------\n\n![The Botanist medical marijuana dispensary in NYC](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_9_28_52_AM_319716a042.png)\n\nThe cost of medical marijuana can be too high for some people. One dispensary suggests you bring [$150 to $300 in cash for a first visit](https://vireohealth.com/ny/knowledge-base/how-much-do-the-products-cost/) to buy legal cannabis, so being able grow your own would represent great cash savings — for pennies on the dollar.\n\n![Growing your own marijuana can equate to big cash savings](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_12_53_35_PM_f1b0b19dc5.png)\n\nThe [regulations established  for cannabis home cultivation](https://cannabis.ny.gov/news/cannabis-control-board-approves-regulations-cultivation-medical-cannabis), according to the New York Office of Cannabis Management, include:\n\n- Allowing up to three mature plants and three immature plants per person \n- Enabling a designated caregivers to grow up to six cannabis plants for one certified patient. \n- Prohibiting immature and mature plants, and flower from being sold or bartered to any other person except by a registered organization.\n- Requiring plants be kept in a secure location.\n- Not allowing processing of cannabis at home with any liquid or gas, other than alcohol, that has a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.\n\nAnd it is not just medical marijuana patients that will be able grow their own weed, [recreational users 21 and up will be able to do the same](https://cannabis.ny.gov/adult-use). They can grow up to six plants in their residence for personal use (three mature plants and three immature plants) and a maximum of 12 plants per household.\n\nBut the Office of Cannabis Management adds: “The home cultivation of cannabis plants may only be permitted after the Office of Cannabis Management issues regulations governing home cultivation of cannabis, which must be no later than 18 months after the first adult-use retail sale.”\n\nGustav M.\n\n-----------------\n\nIf you want to buy medical marijuana at a legal dispensary, you need to have your medical cannabis card. This is where HelloMD comes in. For only $129 we can help you [get your medical certification](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york/), and you only pay if you are approved. \n\n![A New York Medical Card from HelloMD](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_9_19_46_AM_df5dd4ee5b.png)\n\nThe process is simple: You register online, providing basic information about yourself. Then you talk to a New York practitioner via telehealth, and they’ll answer any of your questions and determine if your health condition may be helped by using medical cannabis. Finally, you get your medical authorization and are able to visit a licensed dispensary or order from it online.\n\nJorge\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/14b42/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.jpg","srcSet":"/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/f836f/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.jpg 200w,\n/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/2244e/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.jpg 400w,\n/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/14b42/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.jpg 800w,\n/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/47498/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.jpg 1200w,\n/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/0e329/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.jpg 1600w,\n/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/947df/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.jpg 5472w","srcWebp":"/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/58556/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/61e93/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.webp 200w,\n/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/1f5c5/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.webp 400w,\n/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/58556/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.webp 800w,\n/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/99238/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.webp 1200w,\n/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/7c22d/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.webp 1600w,\n/static/b08c7483b5e6791287a9fa996ec11d55/f8fd9/5a83f53ea5ed6c8baf3529459385867d.webp 5472w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12578-markdown","title":"What is legal weed?","slug":"what-is-legal-weed","content":"**\"What exactly does it mean when we say 'legal weed'? Isn't weed legal everywhere now?\"**\n\nMichael L.\n\n--------------------\n\n![Cannabis flower can help some people sleep better.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_6_56_42_PM_69a74251ba.png)\n\n\nLegal weed in this country refers to cannabis that has been deemed legal to use for medical or recreational purposes.  It’s legal in some states but not federally in the United States. And some states allow the use of cannabis for medical purposes, and others have also opened the gates to recreational or adult use.\n\nWith the growing use of weed for both medical and recreational purposes, there seems to be strong momentum for legalization in this country, though perhaps not fast enough for marijuana advocates pushing for its acceptance.\n\nMedical use of weed is [legal with a doctor's or approved medical practioner’s OK](https://hellomd.com/get-started) in 36 states, four out of five permanently inhabited U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Recreational use of cannabis is [legal in 19 states,](https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/where-is-marijuana-legal-a-guide-to-marijuana-legalization) Washington, D.C., and Guam.\n\nThe states include:\n\n- Colorado\n- Washington\n- Alaska\n- Oregon\n- California\n- Maine\n- Massachusetts\n- Nevada\n- Michigan\n- Vermont\n- Illinois\n- Arizona\n- Montana\n- New Jersey\n- South Dakota \n- New York\n- Virginia\n- New Mexico\n- Connecticut\n\nWeed retail sales are offered through government-approved dispensaries in the states where cannabis is legalized for purchase.\n\nTo purchase medical cannabis each state has its own rules for obtaining a medical marijuana card. In New York, for example, you have the option [get your card through HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york) and our telehealth services. It costs only $129 to have an online consultation with a New York practitioner, who will answer any questions you may have and help you determine if your health condition could be helped by medical marijuana (chosen from an state-approved list of conditions).\n\nThe state of New York then charges $50 to issue the medical marijuana card.\n\nDan D.\n\n--------------------\n\n![The dose pen by Dosist.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_37_25_AM_cc06e19f25.png)\n\n[Illinois]( https://hellomd.com/articles/illinois-weed-map-your-guide-to-getting-safe-and-legal-weed) is one of the states where you can buy both recreational and medical marijuana. You can still break the law for possession or not following the rules, but on the other hand, you can buy legal, quality-controlled, safe cannabis from authorized dispensaries.\n\nAfter permitting medical marijuana sales for more than five years, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize recreational cannabis in June 2019. Under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, recreational cannabis sales to adults aged 21 and older officially began in the beginning of 2020.\n\nIf you're 21 or older and a legal resident of Illinois, you can buy recreational weed from any of the licensed adult-use dispensaries. You can purchase up to 30 grams of dry flower, five grams of concentrate, and edibles with up to 500 mg of THC.\n\nTo be able to buy legal medical cannabis, you need a licensed medical professional to certify you have a debilitating condition. You can book your appointment with a licensed pro in person or through an online platform, such as [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/illinois). \n\nIt’s fast, easy, private and 100% online to get your Illinois medical cannabis card through us, book a consultation with a medical professional, and then receive your authorization to purchase medical marijuana through a state-licensed dispensary.\n\nCarla S.\n\n---------------------\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-12-10 at 5.19.35 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_10_at_5_19_35_PM_78e64fd582.png)\n\nI should also point out that legal weed will help with the Catch-22 that has plagued its use for medical reasons or recreational purposes. The medical and legal establishment resisted its legalization because there wasn’t enough proof of its benefits and that cannabis was safe to use. But it was hard to get that research proof because cannabis was an illegal drug, making it hard to access for studies.\n\nBut growing legalization in this country will help [spur the kind of research](https://hellomd.ca/articles/will-adult-use-legalization-help-cannabis-research) needed to prove (or disprove) its efficacy, beyond the usual anecdotal testimonials. \n\nThe research would not only cover the well-known cannabinoids THC and CBD but dozens of other active ingredients, each one having potential uses that could reveal new ways that cannabis can benefit us.\n\nLaurie Tawada\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/14b42/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg","srcSet":"/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/f836f/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 200w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/2244e/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 400w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/14b42/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 800w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/47498/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 1200w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/0e329/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 1600w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/947df/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.jpg 5472w","srcWebp":"/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/58556/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/61e93/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 200w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/1f5c5/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 400w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/58556/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 800w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/99238/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 1200w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/7c22d/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 1600w,\n/static/b1b765b4a1eb4938536d8b2b90ba5e52/f8fd9/ccd8d8f2368806cc4db5717a484e5019.webp 5472w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12579-markdown","title":"How do I get a medical marijuana card in New York?","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york","content":"![Inside a medical marijuana dispensary](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_05_at_10_50_58_AM_4ce1bd4562.png)\n\nGetting your medical marijuana card in New York, so you can buy legal weed, is [a straightforward process](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-your-legal-weed-card-in-the-state-of-new-york). The three steps begin by consulting with a qualified healthcare practitioner to see if you have an applicable health condition, picked from a long state-approved list, ranging from autism to rheumatoid arthritis, and many things in between.\n\nYou can see a doctor in person, but run the risk of finding a physician who hasn’t kept up with developments in the medical cannabis field, and so may not be able to give you the best advice. Many people are opting for a [telehealth service like HelloMD’s](https://hellomd.com/get-started), in which you can talk to a qualified practitioner online, who will answer your questions and help determine if medical marijuana is a good fit for your health condition.\n\nThe second step involves [registering for your New York Medical Marijuana ID card](https://my.ny.gov/) online, having your Medical Marijuana Program Certification Form, proof of New York residency, and valid New York State-issued ID handy.\n\nIf the patient is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must also submit a government-issued ID and a copy of the patient’s birth certificate. You can also appoint a certified caregiver who can buy medical cannabis on your behalf, but they will also need to register separately.\n\nNext, you can buy your medical cannabis from an [approved list of dispensaries](https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/application/selected_applicants.htm), either in person or online. If you go in person, be sure to bring your Medical Marijuana Certification Form and your Registry ID.\n\nCertified medical patients are now potentially able to buy a 60-day supply of cannabis — up from 30-day supply before. How much you can exactly buy is determined by your medical practitioner.\n\nMalu M. \n\n------------------\n\n![A marijuana advocate in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_05_at_11_07_45_AM_55d80481bd.png)\n\nA marijuana advocate featured in [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alonzomartinez/2021/04/06/a-new-york-state-of-mind--what-legalized-weed-in-the-workplace-means-for-employers/?sh=5fd35e6428d6)\n\nIf you are a recreational  user in New York, don’t light up and celebrate yet. Yes, former Governor Mario Cuomo did pave the way to legalization, and in September 2021 current Governor Kathy Hochul kept true to her promise to expedite sales of legal marijuana in New York. She followed the protocol of nominating candidates for the top positions with the newly established Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), and Cannabis Control Board (CCB).\n\nHowever, legal cannabis dispensaries [may not open at all in 2022](https://www.thecity.nyc/2021/12/21/22848537/waiting-to-inhale-legal-weed-shops-may-not-hit-nyc-in-2022). \n\nEvery city, town, and village in New York State has had to decide whether they will allow marijuana dispensaries and consumption spots in their locales. While the Big Apple is prepared to embrace adult-use cannabis in a big way, many of the smaller municipalities have been hesitant to do the same, and many have said no outright.\n\nPart of the hesitation has been some uncertainty in how legal cannabis sales would work with the recreational market. However, the medical marijuana market has been well established and accepted since 2016, with an expanding list of health conditions that can be treated with cannabis.\n\n![Indica strains are better for a good night's sleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_14_23_PM_2f2ea5bcfb.png)\n\n\n[Getting your New Your medical marijuana certification](https://newyork.hellomd.com/start) is a safe and easy process working through HelloMD. Since 2015, we have helped more than 100,000 patients connect with practitioners and get the sound advice they need — all online from the comfort and privacy of home.\n\nYou can quickly register online and speak to the practitioner from your residence through your computer, smartphone, or tablet. They’ll answer any of your questions and determine if medical cannabis is right for your condition. If it is, they can provide you with medical marijuana certification.\n\nThe HelloMD consult costs only $129, and there is a one-time $50 charge from the state of New York.\n\nRonald B.\n\n\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/14b42/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.jpg","srcSet":"/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/f836f/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.jpg 200w,\n/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/2244e/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.jpg 400w,\n/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/14b42/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.jpg 800w,\n/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/47498/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.jpg 1200w,\n/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/0e329/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.jpg 1600w,\n/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/b702b/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.jpg 4660w","srcWebp":"/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/58556/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/61e93/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.webp 200w,\n/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/1f5c5/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.webp 400w,\n/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/58556/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.webp 800w,\n/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/99238/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.webp 1200w,\n/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/7c22d/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.webp 1600w,\n/static/b5d2109b6e96c7b6effc0ecb4d1b6981/61f17/f8c5b797b24500e391f819ae6e01f399.webp 4660w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12168-markdown","title":"if i apply for a medical card will it work in new york state?","slug":"if-i-apply-for-a-medical-card-will-it-work-in-new-york-state","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! \n\nPlease note that New York currently does not offer medical marijuana reciprocity. This means, that if you have a medical marijuana card in California or any other state, I am afraid it is not recognized in New York. You would need to have another consultation with a New York practitioner, provide a proof of residency and receive a photo ID card prior to visiting a New York dispensary. \n\nSome states that will recognize out of state medical marijuana cards include Arizona, Nevada, Michigan and Maine. With that said, each state has their own set of rules and regulations, and they may vary by each dispensary or delivery service. Be sure to check the local laws prior to visiting to avoid any legal issues. \n\nI hope this information helps! :-) \n\nVeronicaB","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9459-markdown","title":"what is total cost to obtain card for medical cannabis in new york","slug":"what-is-total-cost-to-obtain-card-for-medical-cannabis-in-new-york","content":"","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":6,"currentPage":1,"id":5564,"name":"New York","slug":"new-york","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}