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Book a medical marijuana consultation and undergo an evaluation with a CT-licensed physician. It’s quick and easy! Plus all of your data and medical records are secure on our state-of-the-art telemedicine platform.
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You can speak about medical cannabis in relation to your healthcare needs.
This consultation fee is $199 for an examination, subject to change.
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In order to complete the application, you’ll need to create a DAS Business Network Account to access the online certification system. See the Connecticut Patient Registration Process reference card here.
The application fee, payable to the state, is $100. The application fee and the physician’s fee (mentioned above) are separate. There is an additional $25 fee for caregivers.
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Once approved, a temporary certificate will be emailed to you by the state. Temporary certificates are valid for up to 60 days.
A physical copy of your card is usually sent to the address given on your application form in between 7 and 31 days, depending on the backlog.
There are several advantages to having a medical marijuana card in Connecticut. These include:
Governor Malloy signed into law a medical marijuana program for his state in 2012, following a 21–13 vote in the Senate.
There is little if any difference in medical cannabis laws between different Connecticut jurisdictions. Whether you live in Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Hartford, Willimantic, Bethel or elsewhere in Connecticut, you can take advantage of Leafwell’s telemedicine platform to obtain your MMJ certificate.
How to qualify
To apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Connecticut you must be a legal resident of Connecticut State.
Patients must be aged 18 or over in order to qualify for a medical marijuana card in Connecticut, or have a caregiver who can access cannabis if the patient is a minor or adult who cannot buy/grow for themselves.
Those who are prison inmates or under the supervision of the Connecticut Department of Corrections are not eligible for a CT medical marijuana card, regardless of their medical condition.
In Connecticut, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana recommendation:
The law in Connecticut permits the carrier of an MMJ to possess, transport and consume 1 month’s supply of cannabis.
This is extremely ambiguous at first glance and could be different for every card holder. Therefore, the amount is to be determined by physician’s recommendations from your initial appointment and according to your condition. The maximum allowable monthly amount is 2.5 ounces unless your physician indicates a lesser amount is appropriate.
Registered patients may purchase flowers, edibles, concentrates, topicals, and tinctures, as well as consumption accessories from licensed dispensary facilities. Registered patients may consume flowers, edibles, concentrates, topicals, and tinctures, as well as possess and use consumption accessories. State law prohibits the manufacturing of edibles.
Note that when you apply for your card, you will be asked to designate a licensed dispensary in your local area. There are dispensaries located across the state.
As of October, 2021, it is legal for medical marijuana patients to grow their own cannabis. Individuals are allowed to grow up to 3 mature and 3 immature cannabis plants in their own home, with a maximum of 12 plants per household (the equivalent for 2 medical marijuana patients).
Caregivers
Some patients may be eligible for an MMJ Card but unable to apply for one themselves. For example, should the patient be a minor under the age of 18, or if the patient needs assistance accessing medical cannabis, a caregiver can be assigned to complete the process on their behalf.
The caregiver must be at least 18 years old and cannot be the patient’s physician, or be convicted of a controlled substance violation. Caregivers can only be responsible for one patient at a time unless there is a parent, guardian, or sibling relationship with each patient.
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Create an account and register with the Connecticut medical marijuana program here.
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Login using the email address and password you gave during registration. Select the "I am a Caregiver" option. Give your date of birth and email address
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Upload proof of identity. If you do not have proof of ID, you may upload a photograph. You will also need proof of residency, and be listed as a Caregiver on the patient’s initial application
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Pay the $25 fee for your application fee and card. The card expires 1 year from the patient physician’s certification date
Connecticut does not have medical marijuana reciprocity, and does not recognize other states’ medical marijuana cards.
Some other states with a medical marijuana program recognize Connecticut medical marijuana cards (i.e. they have reciprocity).
The following states accept or recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards:
However, this does not always mean you can purchase cannabis at a medical marijuana dispensary (non-medical adult use is fine) – just that you are protected by the state’s medical marijuana laws to some extent. It is wise to call the dispensary ahead if you are a medical cannabis patient from another state and you intend on purchasing medical marijuana.
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Medical marijuana certificate on its own = $199 at Leafwell
State application fee = $100.
$25 for caregivers.
Renewal fee = $199
Plus, now you can sign up with a friend and each save 10% on your consultation with Leafwell.
In Connecticut, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
There are three simple steps to seeing a Leafwell provider in Connecticut to obtain your medical marijuana card:
You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Connecticut. Caregivers must also be 18 years of age.
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Connecticut can have a caregiver.
To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:
To be qualified as a patient’s primary caregiver, you must:
Please note: In addition to Leafwell, dispensing locations can assist with the state-side of the application process.
