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How to Get a Medical Card in New Jersey in Minutes
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1. Signup
Fill out a 30-second, confidential questionnaire. We’ll send it to one of our available medical marijuana doctors for review.
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2. Chat with a Doctor Today
Our New Jersey-certified medical practitioners are standing by to help answer your questions and evaluate your cannabis needs. Want to meet with the doctor in person instead? No problem! After signup, if a NuggMD Dr. is available near you, you can select online or in office.
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3. Get Approved
Once you’re approved, you’ll receive an email to finish your state registration via New Jersey’s medical cannabis portal.
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Qualifying conditions in New Jersey
Qualifying conditions in New Jersey include:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Dysmenorrhea
- Glaucoma
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Chron’s disease
- Intractable skeletal muscular spasticity
- Migraine
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Muscular dystrophy
- Opioid use disorder
- Positive Status for HIV or AIDs
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Seizure disorders, including epilepsy
- Terminal Illness Requiring End-Of-Life Care
- Tourette Syndrome
How to register for a med card in New Jersey
Follow the instructions once you start the NuggMD process to fill out your application. When you’re approved, your New Jersey-certified 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 medical cannabis portal. Simply enter all the requested information and print out your free digital state medical cannabis card. You can still get a physical card if you prefer, but for a physical card, you’ll need to pay the state registration fee of $10.
How to renew your med card in New Jersey
NJ medical cannabis cards are valid for two years. Patients must be reevaluated by a qualified doctor to be eligible for renewal. However, you do not have to visit the same doctor’s office or see the same practitioner you saw for your last evaluation. It’s a good idea to be reevaluated by your NJ-certified doctor and start renewing your card several weeks before the expiration date to ensure there’s no gap in coverage.
Thankfully, the process for how to renew your New Jersey 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 in to 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 local doctor’s office or service near you in New Jersey, our medical marijuana doctors are standing by.
How to be a medical cannabis caregiver in New Jersey
Like most states, New Jersey allows adult cannabis patients to designate caregivers to assist them in obtaining and administering their medicine. Minor patients are required to designate a caregiver. Usually, this is a parent or guardian who is registered along with the patient. In cases where the patient is physically unable to make it to an alternative treatment center (ATC), they may designate two caregivers.
NJ allows patients to designate caregivers when they initially register for the medical cannabis program or add them after their registration. Minor patients under 18 years of age must designate a caregiver over 21 in order to register. The state requires caregivers who aren’t immediate relatives of the patient to submit to a criminal background check.
In order to qualify as a caregiver in New Jersey, an individual must:
- Be a permanent NJ resident
- Be over 18 years old
- Pass a criminal background check (for non-immediate family members)
Caregivers must pay a $10 registration fee. There is no fee for the parents or guardians of minor patients.
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We are a team of cannabis and technology professionals focused on connecting you with local, 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.
Frequently asked. Frequently answered.
To qualify for a medical marijuana card in New Jersey, you must:
* be diagnosed with one of the medical conditions listed by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission
* be at least 18 years of age (or accompanied by a parent or guardian)
* have a valid New Jersey identification card
* have proof of New Jersey residency (such as a utility bill)
Have other questions about whether you qualify? Browse common New Jersey patient FAQs.
Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in New Jersey include:
* Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
* Anxiety
* Cancer
* Chronic pain
* Dysmenorrhea
* Glaucoma
* Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Chron’s disease
* Intractable skeletal muscular spasticity
* Migraine
* Multiple sclerosis (MS)
* Muscular dystrophy
* Opioid use disorder
* Positive Status for HIV or AIDs
* Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
* Seizure disorders, including epilepsy
* Terminal Illness Requiring End-Of-Life Care
* Tourette Syndrome
The list of debilitating medical conditions is maintained by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). According to the latest revision to the state’s medical cannabis law, the NJ CRC can add to the list of qualifying conditions. If your condition isn’t listed, your best course of action is to petition the NJ CRC to add it to the list.
Having a medical marijuana card in New Jersey offers several key benefits:
* Tax Savings: Medical cannabis patients are exempt from paying taxes on their cannabis purchases.
* Higher Purchase Limits: Medical cardholders can purchase up to 3 ounces of cannabis per month, compared to the 1-ounce limit for recreational users.
* Priority Access: Medical patients receive priority service at dispensaries that offer both medical and recreational sales.
* Safe, Tested Products: Medical dispensaries provide access to lab-tested, safe cannabis products designed for therapeutic use.
* Wider Product Selection: Medical patients have access to a broader range of cannabis products.
* Legal Protections: Cardholders benefit from legal protections.
Registering for medical cannabis in New Jersey is free for a digital card, or $10 for a physical NJ medical card. Patients are also responsible for the cost of a state-required medical evaluation, available through NuggMD for the guaranteed lowest price of $98. And with NuggMD, you only pay if you’re approved.
Nearly all insurance companies will not cover the cost of medical cannabis because it’s federally illegal. This may change in the near future. New Jersey (A 3511/S 309) would require insurance and worker’s compensation coverage for medical cannabis under many circumstances. Both bills are pending in committee.
Getting a New Jersey medical marijuana card with NuggMD can take as little as 15 minutes. If approved, your physician’s recommendation will be submitted within 24 to 48 hours, sometimes sooner. It typically takes the state 7-10 business days to process your application and mail your medical cannabis card.
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. Patients won’t receive a refund for failure to follow through with their certification process once the practitioner completes the certification requirements. It is the patient’s responsibility to complete their certification. If you’re stuck or having trouble completing your certification, please reach out to customer service and our agents will help you through the process. 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.
Yes! You can see any New Jersey state-licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse participating in the state’s medical cannabis program to get your medical marijuana renewal evaluation. All NuggMD practitioners are licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have acquired all state-required cannabis training and certifications.
Traveling across state lines with cannabis is illegal under federal law, even if you have a New Jersey medical marijuana card. However, some states do recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards through reciprocity agreements. Before traveling, it’s important to check the medical marijuana laws in your destination state to see if they accept out-of-state cards.
Yes. However, if the ID or driver’s license you provide for proof of identity isn’t issued by New Jersey or doesn’t reflect your current address, you’ll need to provide proof of residency. A current New Jersey government-issued ID or two proofs of residency. You can show proof of residency by providing two documents from two different items on the list below:
*a utility or phone bill that’s dated within 90 days
*a W-2, 1099, 1098, or other letter from the IRS or New Jersey tax authority (They don’t accept 1040 or 1095)
*Property tax bill, jury summons, Social Security Administration documents, or other federal, state, or local government document that contains the patient’s name and address.
*bank statements showing the patient’s name and address from the past three months
*last three consecutive pay stubs
*an official deed
For a complete list of documents needed for a New Jersey medical marijuana card, see the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. Or browse the state’s cannabis laws and regulations.
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