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Get approved today for a medical marijuana card in New York, 100% online.
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Mike from CA
Approved for Chronic Pain
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"The process was quick and easy I was able to speak with a Dr and get approved within 10 minutes. I would definitely recommend to friends and family (which I have already started doing). Hope it can help someone else in need."
Adrian W.
1 year ago
"This company is fantastic for use with your medical cannabis registration. I was able to renew, be seen by an MD, and all finalized in one day and the cost was less than half what I was paying! Highly recommend NuggMD!!"
Celeste H.
6 months ago
"They are super quick and helpful. The doctors were easy to talk. The process was super easy and they walked me through everything, and answered all my questions. This is my 2nd time renewing with them, and always will."
Seraiah A.
1 months ago
"Very quick process, I was done with everything from start to finish in less than a half hour! Easy to follow instructions and very affordable! The telehealth visit was super pleasant and the doctor was very knowledgeable and friendly."
Gary S.
1 year ago
"When I called in I expected a wait time, nope they got it all done right away, was so fast and they were very friendly and understanding and walked me through every step of the way, was super easy, thank you again you guys were great"
Jesse W.
1 year ago
3 simple steps to get approved for a New York medical card today.
Tell us about yourself.
Securely sign up with no appointment needed. If you have a question, your NuggMD Support team is available via chat, daily from 8am-10pm.
Meet with a licensed cannabis doctor.
Chat via phone or video with a professional clinician near you, all from the comfort of home. Most approvals take 15 mins or less.
Get approved today, online.
Your consultation for a medical marijuana card in New York is risk free. If you are not approved for any reason, you’ll get your money back. It’s that simple.
Approved or your money back - guaranteed.
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Get answers from one of our top doctors.
Making the right decision for your health starts with being informed. Get the answers you’re looking for from Dr. Niazi, or chat with our live support team if you want more answers.
What are New York’s qualifying conditions?
Each state has its own set of “qualifying conditions” for medical cannabis, and some don’t require medical proof that you have it. Take our free quiz to find out if you’re likely to qualify.
The OCM allows a medical practitioner to recommend cannabis for any condition. You might be eligible to use medical marijuana if your certifying practitioner deems that it’s clinically appropriate for you to do so.
Meet your New York med card perks.
Your New York medical marijuana card unlocks access to medical cannabis products, legal protections, deals near you, and guidance when filing in your state.
Improved accessibility & product limits
New York medical card holders have access to more licensed dispensaries than recreational consumers.
Increased legal & job protections
Getting a NY medical marijuana card offers patients greater legal protections regarding their privacy, access to care, and non-discrimination in employment and housing.
Savings on cannabis & other taxes
In New York, adult-use cannabis products are taxed at 13%, while medical cannabis is taxed at only 3.15%.
Guidance from licensed professionals
Get support from a qualified, NY-licensed practitioner who can answer your healthcare and cannabis questions.
State application filing guidance
We help you file your required approval with the state as the final step to getting access to medical cannabis.
Unlock $300+ in exclusive cannabis deals.
With a NY medical marijuana card from NuggMD, unlock access to over $300 in exclusive savings on top brands, products, and accessories.
What to expect after you’re approved.
You’ll have full access to our patient portal, where you can view your rec, get state filing support, explore deals, dosing plans, and more. At NuggMD, you’re getting more than a med card.
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We’re on a mission to help you find relief through cannabis.
At NuggMD, our mission is to free people from their ailments with a personalized path to cannabis relief. We’re proud to be the leading medical card provider, and are continuing to pioneer new, patient-focused paths to relief.
Frequently asked. Frequently answered.
A patient can receive certification for an NY medical marijuana card as long as they meet the state’s eligibility requirements and their certifying physician decides that medical cannabis is appropriate for their condition.
According to the New York State Medical Marijuana Program, you’ll need the following information to be eligible for a NY medical card:
- Certification from a healthcare provider registered with the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). New York eliminated its list of qualifying conditions in response to recreational legalization, and the decision is up to the evaluating physician.
- Proof of ID and New York State residency.
- Patients under 18 must have their parents or legal guardians submit a copy of their government-issued ID and the patient’s birth certificate.
New York allows physicians to decide if medical cannabis is an appropriate treatment for a patient’s condition.
Common qualifying conditions for a NY medical marijuana card include but aren’t limited to:
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Eating disorders
- Epilepsy
- HIV/AIDS
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Migraines
- PTSD
You don’t have to have a specific qualifying condition to qualify for a medical marijuana card in New York. This decision is now entirely up to your physician.
New York medical marijuana card holders receive many benefits that recreational users can’t access. Medical marijuana is taxed at a lower rate than recreational cannabis. Registered patients also receive greater legal protections, including rental protections that don’t exist for recreational cannabis users.
No, your status as a NY medical marijuana card holder is private. However, a medical card does not seal records of other cannabis-related activity, such as past convictions for cannabis-related offenses, which could show up on a background check.
New York does not charge a state registration fee to access medical cannabis. Patients are only responsible for the cost of a state-required medical evaluation, available through NuggMD at $139 with no risk to you: you’re approved or you get a full refund.
Since medical cannabis hasn’t been legalized on the federal level, most health insurance companies won’t cover medical marijuana products. This will likely change in the future once the federal government finally legalizes cannabis.
At NuggMD, approved patients can begin shopping at any licensed NYS medical dispensary within 24-48 hours.
- Get your NY medical cannabis doctor evaluation in 15 minutes or less through our online telemedicine platform.
- Once certified, you’ll be automatically registered with the state. Your Patient Certification will contain your registry ID, which you can use to begin shopping right away.
Plastic registry ID cards are no longer being produced and are not needed to shop at a New York dispensary.
Yes, you can get your NY medical card certification through your primary care physician if they are registered with the New York State Department of Health’s Medical Marijuana Program.
NY medical marijuana cards are generally valid for one year from the date you are certified. Patients must renew their certification annually by seeing a qualified NY-licensed healthcare provider. Renewal evaluations can be conducted online through NuggMD’s telemedicine platform in as little as 15 minutes.
NuggMD makes the process even easier by offering patients the option to pre-purchase evaluations for 2 or 3 years, keeping costs low. You’ll also receive automatic renewal reminders when it’s time to renew your NY medical card, so you don’t lose access due to a lapse of coverage.
Of course! You have the right to see any physician you choose for your medical marijuana re-evaluation. Per New York law, your evaluating physician must be an MD or DO who has taken the Department’s required training and received approval to recommend cannabis. All NuggMD practitioners are licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have acquired all state-required cannabis training and certifications.
With NuggMD, if you’re not approved get your money back, automatically. We believe everyone deserves access to a qualified medical cannabis doctor, and the cost of an evaluation shouldn’t be a barrier.
If you’re not approved for your medical marijuana certification, your evaluation is free.
If you sign up and pay for your evaluation, but then cancel before your evaluation, there is a small $10 fee for the payment processing.
Once you’ve been approved and issued your certification, a refund for services will no longer be available. Please send an email to support@nuggmd.com with the subject line “Refund Request” and a brief description of your issue.
We want to make sure you’re 100% satisfied with your purchase being that you, the customer, are the most important thing to us! Once a refund has been initiated, please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to transfer back to the card you used for the transaction. If any issues arise, please feel free to reach back out for further assistance.
NY residents with a medical marijuana card have access to a greater number of state-licensed dispensaries, ensuring higher quality, lab-tested products. Here are two New York dispensaries serving medical card holders, or browse a complete list of NY dispensaries.
MedMen
433 5th Ave, New York, NY
(646) 846 5551
RISE
1675 US-9, Clifton Park, NY
(518) 373-4147
New York only accepts valid New York State medical cards for the purchase of medical cannabis products in the state. Each state has different rules regarding reciprocity, so your NY medical marijuana card may be valid while traveling, depending on the state you are visiting. It is always illegal to transport cannabis products across state lines, regardless of your status as a medical cannabis patient.
No. Patients must provide a New York driver’s license or non-driver ID to apply for the medical cannabis program. Caregivers are allowed to use an ID from another state, but not patients. Additionally, patients are required to provide proof of residence along with their New York state-issued ID. For a complete list of documents needed for a New York medical marijuana card, see the Office of Cannabis Management’s acceptable proofs and documents list.