Questions & Answers About New York

Does insurance cover medical cannabis in New York?

Unfortunately, no insurance plans in the United States, including Medicare and...

Is there financial assistance from New York State if I cannot afford to get my medical marijuana card?

No, unfortunately there is not financial assistance for the medical marijuana card...

Can I use an out of state marijuana card instead of obtaining a New York state one?

"I have a medical cannabis card from California, and will be visiting NY. Can I...

How much cannabis am I legally allowed to carry in New York?

"How much marijuana can I have if I become a certified medical marijuana patient...

How many cannabis plants am I allowed to grow if I'm in New York?

"How many marijuana plants can you grow if you become a certified medical marijuana...

What kinds and amounts of medical cannabis are allowed in New York if I am approved?

The approved cannabis products and routes of administration in New York State are:...

What happens after I receive a certification from a New York registered practitioner?

The next step would be to go to a dispensary. They will then evaluate you and depending...

What should I do if I move away from New York state?

"What happens if I get a medical marijuana certification in New York and then move...

I want to get my New York medical marijuana card but don't want to get high. What are my options?

No, you do not have to get high. The goal is to use the cannabis to treat your...

Do you need to show medical records when you are trying to get a New York medical marijuana card?

"Do I need to present medical records to the registered practitioner during my consultation...

Do I have to be a New York resident to get a medical cannabis certification in New York?

Yes, you must be a New York resident to get medical cannabis certification in New...

Do I need to carry my New York medical marijuana registration card with me at all times?

"More specifically, if I have cannabis on me." Both patients and their caregivers...