The Cannabis Control Board approved guidelines enabling certified medical patients to cultivate cannabis at home. The guidelines are in keeping with the MRTA, which permits more people to have medical marijuana. New York State Register for 60 days. Medical cannabis cannot be lawfully grown at home until the laws are finalised. Please check back for updates. Less is more.
Contact us at regulations@ocm.ny.gov or PO Box 2071 Albany, NY 12220.
On October 5, 2021, the following programme changes took effect:
Vaporizing whole flower cannabis as a therapeutic cannabis form. Currently, licenced distributors do not carry entire flower cannabis. In response to this new form, the Department is examining and approving brands. After final product approval, patients may buy full floral pieces. Please contact the registered organisation distribution facility for availability. Know about https://express-marijuana.com/category/states/new-york/
The charge waiver for patients and caregivers is now permanent.
Registering an organisation permits them to deliver a sixty (60) day supply of medical marijuana to a registered patient.
Dentists, podiatrists, and midwives may now certify patients for therapeutic marijuana use. Practitioners must first complete a two-hour training session and register with the Department.
Visit www.cannabis.ny.gov for additional information about the MRTA.
Please check back often for updates.
According to the NYS Department of Health, vaping-related serious pulmonary (lung) problems have been reported around the nation. Since the outbreak investigation began, no adverse occurrences have been related to licenced products in the NYS Medical Marijuana Program. Medical marijuana products approved by the Department are thoroughly tested for contaminants, pesticides, and THC and CBD (CBD). While the investigation is underway, we recommend people to discuss alternatives to vaping with their physicians.
Click here for additional facts about vaping-related ailments.
Medicaid Clarifies Coverage for Medical Marijuana Office Visits:
Medicaid does not cover MMJ. Medicaid reimburses medical marijuana practitioner office visits. Medical marijuana certification given during or after the initial session is free for Medicaid enrollees. Medicaid patients who use out-of-network or non-Medicaid doctors may still be charged. Patients should call beforehand to make sure their evaluator accepts Medicaid.
More information about this covered benefit may be found at: Medical Marijuana Defintion
Office Visits for Medical Marijuana: DFS Guidance to Health Insurers
Guidelines for medical marijuana office visits have been released by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Press releases/pr1704121 from the DFS may be found at https://dfs.ny.gov.
Medical Marijuana Program Updates
21 October 2021: Medical Cannabis Regulations Approved
First CRB meeting, October 5, 2021: Expanding Medical Cannabis Program
A new set of criteria for doing research using New York-made medical marijuana products were released on September 22, 2020.
May 3, 2019: NYS Medical Marijuana Product Testing Interest Request (PDF)
Compassionate Care Act 2016-2018 Report (PDF)
Opioid Replacement Now Qualifies for Medical Marijuana in NY
The New York State Department of Health now includes opioid use as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana.
NYSDOH Announces New Medical Marijuana Rules 10.08.17 New NYS Medical Marijuana Regulations for Patients, Practitioners, and Registered Organizations
The New York State Department of Health Registers Five New MMOs
New York State Health Department Updates Medical Marijuana Program
5 May 2017 - NYSDOH Expands Medical Marijuana Program to Chronic Pain Patients
29 November 2016 - Request for Interest in Testing Medical Marijuana Products in NYS
NYSDOH Expands MMJ Program
