NuggMD Patient FAQs — New York

NuggMD connects prospective patients with state-licensed medical cannabis doctors for online evaluations from home, enabling patients to get your required medical evaluation fast, easy, and online.

The platform eliminates time-consuming searches by connecting users directly with registered practitioners via online video chat, bypassing the difficulty of finding contact information for practitioners.

Yes, if your personal physician completed NY OCM's four-hour training course and registered with the state. NuggMD practitioners are fully-licensed and meet all requirements.

No certification means no registration. However, patients have the right to seek a second opinion from any registered practitioner via telemedicine.

No. A New York driver's license or non-driver ID is mandatory for patients. Proof of residence is also required. Temporary residents must provide proof of stay with valid documents.

Temporary residents can apply as temporary patients by showing proof of residency like rental agreements or utility bills. Certification validity matches the length of stay.

Yes. After receiving certification, patients are automatically registered with the state—no separate registration application required.

NuggMD offers competitive evaluation rates. Once certified, no state registration is required. Evaluations are free if qualification is denied.

New York eliminated state registration requirements. Only the practitioner certification is needed—no registration fees apply.

No special accommodations exist for veterans or indigent status. However, no state registration costs apply, and many dispensaries offer veteran discounts.

The Compassionate Care Act doesn't mandate discounting, but allows registered organizations to offer reduced prices voluntarily.

New York used to have a list of qualifying conditions. This list was eliminated when regulations changed following recreational legalization. Practitioners now determine appropriateness.

Qualifying conditions were eliminated. Practitioners recommend cannabis based on whether treatment is appropriate for individual patients.

New York no longer maintains specific qualifying conditions for medical marijuana patients.

Most insurers won't cover cannabis since federal legalization hasn't occurred. Coverage may change once the federal government legalizes cannabis.

Benefits include lower taxation than recreational cannabis, enhanced legal protections, and rental protections unavailable to recreational users.

State registration is no longer required. Your practitioner certification serves as your registration.

Gather available medical records, proof of identity, and proof of residence. A New York driver's license or ID satisfies both identity and residency requirements. Alternatives include utility bills, government mail, or leases.

With certification in hand, you can visit any medical cannabis dispensing facility. Locations are available through registered organizations listings.

As of March 2023, plastic registry cards are no longer produced. Certification automatically registers you, with the Registry ID included in the certification.

Registry ID cards aren't issued. Your practitioner certification contains your Registry ID and serves as proof of registration.

State registration is no longer required. Your practitioner certification and ID are sufficient.

State registration isn't mandatory. Your practitioner certification and driver's license or ID are all you need.

Yes. You may choose any licensed physician for re-evaluation. All NuggMD practitioners are state-licensed with required cannabis training.

Renewal costs match initial evaluation fees through NuggMD. Payment is required only upon approval, with no additional state registration fees.

Certifications are valid for one year.

Yes. You can recertify anytime you choose.

You're only charged if approved. We believe everyone deserves access to a qualified medical cannabis doctor, and the cost of an evaluation shouldn't be a barrier.

Evaluations are free if unapproved. A $10 processing fee applies if you cancel before evaluation. Refunds are available if you change your mind before the doctor issues certification but not after. Allow 3-5 business days for processing. Refunds aren't available more than 30 days post-evaluation.

No state registration means no evaluation costs.

Yes. Criminal history doesn't prevent qualification for medical marijuana.

Patients may purchase dried flower, tinctures, edibles, vapes, and concentrates.

New York doesn't restrict the types of cannabis products available to patients. Products include flower, vapes, edibles, tinctures, and concentrates. Each organization must stock at least one low-THC/high-CBD brand and one equal-ratio option.

Registered organizations may dispense up to a 60-day supply based on practitioner recommendations and limitations.

Patients may possess a 60-day supply as recommended by their physician.

Licensed dispensaries are listed on the New York state cannabis website.

Any registered organization's dispensing facility throughout New York State serves certified patients.

Operating hours vary. Contact registered organizations or visit their websites for specific hours.

Prices vary by product type, potency, and size. Late 2023 flower averaged $10 to $15 per gram.

Prices differ among registered organizations.

Price-setting authority has changed. Market forces, competition, and regulatory frameworks now influence pricing rather than direct government dictates.

Contact registered organizations directly for pricing based on individual dosing recommendations.

No. Different brands and products are available, with selection varying by dispensary.

Public smoking is prohibited. If you can't light up a cigarette, you can't light up a joint either. Private smoking and licensed consumption establishments are permitted.

Transport cannabis in a closed container away from the driver. Using cannabis in vehicles—even by passengers—constitutes DUI.

Patients may designate caregivers for assistance. Many registered organizations offer delivery services; check locally for availability.

Yes. Patients may cultivate three mature and three immature plants.

Six total plants are permitted: three mature and three immature plants.

Contact your certifying practitioner about product, dosage, or discontinuation changes. NuggMD support assists at support@nuggmd.com.

Add water, then dirt, coffee grounds, or ashes before disposing in trash. Batteries require safe disposal at designated sites.

Certifications typically last one year.

Reciprocity varies by state; some don't recognize out-of-state cards. Check destination state rules.

New York doesn't recognize other states' licenses. Out-of-state residents temporarily in New York must obtain certification from a New York practitioner.

No. New York law states that a certified patient's authorized use of medical cannabis must be considered the equivalent of the use of any other medication and doesn't disqualify patients from medical care.

It is illegal for employers to test for THC as a requirement for employment, except select safety-sensitive or federal positions.

All cannabis products undergo testing for contaminants and potency. Unlabeled products aren't legally licensed.

Your physician can help register a designated caregiver through official state processes.

No fees required. Use your practitioner certification and ID for purchases.

Certified patients may designate caregivers authorized to obtain products on their behalf.

Yes, with parental or legal guardian approval.