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Get Your Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Card Online for only $99

Get approved today in minutes with the nation’s #1 trusted med card provider.

No appointment needed. Only billed if approved.

How to Get a Medical Card in Massachusetts in Minutes

  • 1. Chat with a Doctor Today

    Fill out a 30-second, confidential questionnaire. Our state-certified medical practitioners are standing by to help answer your questions and evaluate your cannabis needs.

  • 2. Get Approved

    After the practitioner enters you into the system, you'll receive a unique PIN via email and instructions to show you how to register with MA’s online system. Your med card is issued every three years, but your registration must be renewed yearly to remain active.

  • 3. Get Your Med Card

    Once approved in the state’s application portal, you can print out and use a temporary card until your permanent card arrives in the mail.

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Why get a medical cannabis card in Massachusetts?
Meet your perks.

With a Massachusetts medical card, you can work with a doctor to receive treatment plans that fit your specific healthcare needs.
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Many states offer medical marijuana program reciprocity to visiting patients.
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MA medical marijuana patients save between 17-20% on excise, sales, and local taxes.
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MA dispensaries are required to prioritize stock and variety to ensure patient supplies over adult use consumers.
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  • " I really appreciate the fast and easy navigation of the website. I was kept informed thru the whole process. It is reassuring to know I can have a stress-free experience with NuggMD"

    Claire K.

    Claire K.

    4 months ago
  • " Could not have been an easier process! From online doctor interview to receiving temporary ID card by email, it was so straightforward and quick. So happy I found NuggMD!"

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  • " The evaluation was easy to fill out and I was contacted by a doctor within minutes. It made what could have been a complicated process straightforward, highly recommend!"

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  • " NuggMD walked me through the process and held my hand (figuratively) the whole way. Registering was quick and easy ... and unbelievably fast. I definitely recommend their services."

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Qualifying conditions in Massachusetts

Per Massachusetts state law, new applicants and renewing patients must have one of the following debilitating medical conditions:

The state defines “debilitating” as “causing weakness, cachexia, wasting syndrome, intractable pain, or nausea, or impairing strength or ability, and progressing to such an extent that one or more of a patient’s major life activities is substantially limited.”

How to be a medical cannabis caregiver in Massachusetts

Some patients choose to have – or are required to have – a designated caregiver. A designated caregiver can:

  • transport patients to their Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MTC)
  • obtain and transport cannabis from an MTC for the patient
  • cultivate up to 12 immature and 12 mature plants for a patient (or more if the patient has a Hardship Cultivation Registration)
  • prepare and administer the cannabis to the patient

A patient may establish up to two caregivers who are at least 21 years of age. There is no fee to become a caregiver in Massachusetts and caregivers can care for up to five patients.

Learn how to become a medical cannabis caregiver in Massachusetts.

How to register for a medical card in Massachusetts

Follow the instructions once you start the NuggMD process to fill out your application. Make sure you enter all of your information accurately to avoid possible delays in your processing. When you’re approved, your NuggMD medical marijuana doctor will initiate the state registration process by entering your information into the state database.

Once your doctor completes this process, you’ll receive an email notification to finish your state registration via their online portal, along with your PIN. You’ll need to enter all of the requested information.

Learn more about how to get your medical cannabis card in Massachusetts.

How to renew your med card in Massachusetts

Renewing your medical marijuana card in MA is an annual requirement for the program.

Thankfully, the process for how to renew your Massachusetts medical cannabis card isn’t complicated. And NuggMD makes the process even easier!

  • We’ll send you an email reminder when it’s time to renew,
  • Sign into NuggMD to meet with one of our state-certified medical practitioners,
  • Follow the provided steps to complete your med card renewal with the state.

Whether you got your initial recommendation with NuggMD or another doctor or service in the state, our medical marijuana doctors are standing by.

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We are a team of cannabis and technology professionals focused on connecting you with state-licensed doctors. We believe all people deserve access to medical cannabis if they think it might improve their quality of life. Since our founding in 2015, we’ve held ourselves and our partners to the highest standards to ensure every patient we serve is able to access reliable cannabis information, trustworthy medical practitioners, and proactive updates on the cannabis healthcare ecosystem and legislation that may affect their experience as a medical cannabis patient.

Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur or thinking of becoming a first-time medical marijuana patient, our network of doctors will listen to your needs and give you an honest opinion about whether they think cannabis can help.

Get Your Card Billed only if approved.

Frequently asked. Frequently answered.

  • Qualifying Massachusetts residents must first be diagnosed with a qualifying condition. All patients must be evaluated by a state-licensed physician and be 18 or older or a minor with an adult caregiver. Qualifying patients also must have proof of residency. Probationers and parolees may be able to use medical marijuana if the conditions of their release allow for it.

     

    Read more common Massachusetts patient FAQs.

  • Per Massachusetts state law, applicants and renewing patients must have one of the following debilitating medical conditions:

     

    • Cancer
    • Glaucoma
    • Positive status for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
    • Hepatitis C
    • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Parkinson’s disease
    • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
    • Diseases and conditions determined to be debilitating, per the applicant’s healthcare provider
  • You might if you have a debilitating condition. It will be the practitioner’s responsibility to determine whether your condition qualifies as “debilitating.” The state defines “debilitating” as “causing weakness, cachexia, wasting syndrome, intractable pain, or nausea, or impairing strength or ability, and progressing to such an extent that one or more of a patient’s major life activities is substantially limited.”

  • Medical marijuana patients in Massachusetts benefit from a 17% to 20% tax savings, guaranteed product availability, access to cannabis in states that offer reciprocity, and a practitioner-guided treatment plan tailored to their needs.

  • It only costs $99 to get a Massachusetts MMJ evaluation with NuggMD, and there’s no risk because patients who don’t qualify for the program will get their recommendation for free!

  • Not usually. Marijuana is still a Federal Schedule 1 drug, so most insurance companies won’t pay for it since it is not a federally approved treatment for any conditions. A pair of bills, H.1143 and S.649, have been introduced to the Massachusetts legislature that would allow insurance companies to reimburse for cannabis.

  • Your physician will upload your approval into the state’s registration system within 24 to 48 hours. Massachusetts allows patients to print a temporary medical marijuana card as soon as they’re approved, but the state’s approval time varies wildly. Some patients have been approved as quickly as the following day, but the state website says it can take up to 60 days to process an application. That’s why it’s good to start the process as soon as possible.

  • With NuggMD, you are ONLY charged for your evaluation if you are approved. We believe everyone deserves access to a qualified medical cannabis doctor, and the cost of an evaluation shouldn’t be a barrier.

  • You’ll only be charged if you’re approved for your medical marijuana certification. If not, 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. You can also change your mind after your evaluation if you wish and request a refund, but you must do so before your certification has been submitted to the state. Once you’ve been certified, 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. A refund is no longer available more than 30 days after the date of your evaluation. If any issues arise, please feel free to reach back out for further assistance.

  • Absolutely! You have the right to see whomever you choose for your medical marijuana evaluation, so long as the practitioner is a Massachusetts-licensed physician, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner that has registered with the state as a Certifying Healthcare Provider. All NuggMD practitioners are licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have acquired all state-required cannabis training and certifications.

  • This depends on the state to which you’re traveling. Each state has different rules regarding reciprocity, and some don’t allow it at all. Check with your destination state to learn more.

  • No. You must have a Massachusetts state ID, driver’s license, or a passport or military ID that proves your Massachusetts residency. Furthermore, the address on your ID must match the address on your application. If not, the application will be sent back to you for further clarification. For a complete list of documents needed for a Massachusetts medical marijuana card, see Massachusetts online MMJ registration step by step instructions.

     

    Read more about Massachusetts’s cannabis laws and regulations.

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