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Join our 128,698 patients in NY. Quick & easy access from the nation’s #1 trusted med card provider.
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.
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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.
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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.
If you don’t see your condition listed, you may still qualify under a related condition or symptom. And there’s no risk to you: if you aren’t approved by your NuggMD practitioner, you get your money back.
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 an 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 an 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.
FAQs About Medical Cannabis in New York
Yes, New York residents can get approved for medical cannabis online. You meet virtually with a physician registered with the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). If the physician determines you qualify, you’ll be automatically registered with the state so you can begin shopping right away.
The state doesn’t issue a physical med card. A NuggMD medical cannabis evaluation in New York is $139.
You must meet three requirements to qualify for a medical marijuana card in New York:
- You must be a New York resident with a valid government-issued ID.
- You must be approved by a healthcare provider who is registered with New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). New York doesn’t have a list of qualifying conditions. Instead, the decision is up to the evaluating physician.
- If you are under 18, you must have your parents or legal guardians submit a copy of their government-issued ID along with a copy of your birth certificate.
A New York NuggMD evaluation is $139, and you get your money back if you aren’t approved. There is no fee to register with the state.
Medical cannabis can be recommended by any physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner (NP), or other healthcare professional licensed to practice in the state of New York.
No, your status as an NY medical marijuana card holder is private.
Patients can see a NuggMD healthcare provider in New York in as little as 15 minutes. Approved patients typically receive their digital medical marijuana certification and can begin shopping at licensed New York state medical marijuana dispensaries on the same day.
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. If you aren’t sure, or if you prefer to meet with a doctor discreetly and online, platforms like NuggMD allow you to complete your evaluation in as little as 15 minutes with no appointment needed.
Many patients are able to get certified for medical marijuana in New York in minutes and begin shopping on the same day. You can meet with a state-licensed provider online through platforms like NuggMD in as little as 15 minutes. If approved, you’ll be automatically registered with the state and receive a digital certification so you can begin shopping right away.
Yes, you can still qualify for an NY medical marijuana card if you have a felony in the state of New York.
Patients must renew their New York medical marijuana 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.
If you are certified through NuggMD, you will receive an automatic reminder when it’s time to renew, so you don’t lose access.
With NuggMD, you get your money back if you aren’t approved. For any other questions about NuggMD’s refund policy, contact our customer care team for support. 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.
NY residents with a medical marijuana card can shop at hundreds of state-licensed dispensaries. Locations that serve medical card holders include but aren’t limited to:
MedMen
433 5th Ave, New York, NY
(646) 846 5551
RISE
1675 US-9, Clifton Park, NY
(518) 373-4147
Indoor Treez
584 8th Ave, New York, NY
(646) 360-3961
NuggMD patients can pay using their FSA. Insurance companies aren’t required to cover the cost of medical cannabis products or the state evaluation, but it’s possible that insurance companies begin to cover more costs for patients now that medical cannabis has been rescheduled to Schedule 3.
No, patients must provide a New York driver’s license or other state-issued IDand proof of residence to qualify for the state’s medical cannabis program. Caregivers are allowed to use an ID from another state, but not patients.
Medical marijuana products aren’t inherently different from recreational products. Medical dispensaries may be more conveniently located for some residents, and they may carry a wider selection of products and potencies than recreational shops in order to meet the needs of medical patients using cannabis to treat a specific condition or symptoms. Medical cannabis patients may also enjoy legal protections that aren’t available to recreational consumers.