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Frequently asked questions in Connecticut

How much does a Connecticut Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?

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.

What medical conditions qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
• AIDS/HIV
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease
• Autism
• Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome
• Cancer
• Cerebral Palsy – inc. minors
• Chronic Debilitating Migraine
• Chronic Neuropathic Pain Associated with Degenerative Spinal Disorders
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Type 1 and Type II
• Crohn’s Disease
• Cystic Fibrosis (CF) – inc. minors
• Epilepsy – inc. minors
• Glaucoma
• Hydrocephalus with Intractable Headache
• Intractable Headache Syndromes
• Irreversible Spinal Cord Injury with Objective Neurological Indication of Intractable Spasticity – inc. minors
• Muscular Dystrophy (MD) – inc. minors
• Neuropathic Facial Pain
• Osteogenesis Imperfecta – inc. minors
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis – Severe
• Spasticity or Neuropathic Pain Associated with Fibromyalgia
• Uncontrolled Intractable Seizure Disorder – inc. minors
• Terminal Illness Requiring End-Of-Life Care – inc. minors
What do I need to know about applying for my Medical Cannabis Card in Connecticut online?
There are three simple steps to seeing a Leafwell provider in Connecticut to obtain your medical marijuana card:
1. Create a Leafwell account using a valid email address and choosing a password. You’ll then be asked to complete a brief questionnaire of personal and health information and to either take or upload a photograph of identification (Leafwell is required by law to verify your identity). You will need a smartphone, computer, or tablet with a reliable internet connection and a working camera to be seen by a Leafwell provider.
2. Next, you will be taken to the virtual waiting room where you’ll be connected Leafwell provider for a video chat (i.e., a virtual doctor’s visit). (You will receive a text message to your cell phone when the provider is ready to see you.) During the video chat, the provider will assess your health situation to determine if you qualify for a medical marijuana certification.
3. If you are approved for a medical marijuana card, the provider will submit your details to the state website. After that, you can then complete the patient side of the application and pay for your card.
How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Connecticut?

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.

Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Connecticut?
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Connecticut can have a caregiver.
To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:
1. Patient or physician must identify Caregiver on their initial application form.
2. The caregiver must create an account with the DAS Business Network to access the online certification system. Use the following link to register for an account: https://www.biznet.ct.gov/dcp-mmrp.
3. Caregiver must provide a passport-sized photograph or valid ID, proof of address, valid email address, telephone number and undergo a criminal background check. If mailing documents, please send to:
   Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
   Medical Marijuana Program
   165 Capitol Ave,
   MS# 88MMP
   Hartford, CT 06106-1630
4. Certifications: Caregivers must read and affirm each statement on the webpage by selecting "Yes".
5. The caregiver application fee is $25.00. If mailing in the fee, please make check or money order payable to: Treasurer, State of CT.
6. See here for more: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCP/drug_control/MMP/pdf/PatientReferenceCardHiRespdf.pdf
To be qualified as a patient’s primary caregiver, you must:
• Be 18 years old or older;
• Agree to undertake responsibility for managing the well-being of the qualifying patient with respect to the palliative use of marijuana;
• Have not been convicted of a violation of any law pertaining to the illegal manufacture, sale or distribution of a controlled substance; and
• Not be the qualifying patient’s physician. In addition, if the qualifying patient lacks legal capacity, you must be the patient’s parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of the patient.
How do I apply for the state program in Connecticut?

Before you start, have these supporting documents ready:

• One of the following forms of identity documentation
  • Proof of Identity
  • Proof of Residency
  • Photo ID
• Leafwell Physician Certification
• $100 debit or credit card payment (American Express not accepted)

Getting Your Connecticut Medical Marijuana Card

1. Create an account with the DAS Business Network to access the online certification system. Use the following link to register for a free account: https://www.biznet.ct.gov/dcp-mmrp
2. After completing this one-time registration process, you will receive an email to verify your account. Click on the link in the email to verify.
3. Log in using the e-mail address and password you established during step 1. Once in, follow these steps:
   1. Select the "I am a Patient" option and the system will prompt you to provide identifying information:
      1. Date of Birth
      2. E-mail Address
   2. Review the information provided on the Patient Information webpage to ensure your information is correct.
   3. Enter the caregiver information at this time if applicable to you
4. Select and either mail or upload one (1) of the following:
   1. Proof of Identity
   2. Proof of Residency
   3. Photo
5. You must read and affirm each statement by selecting "Yes".
6. Pay fees:
   1. $100 for patients, $25 for caregivers
7. There is no mailed physical card.  The state emails a certification within 30 days that will need to be printed, as it contains a cut-out card that can be used to shop.
   1. Tip: The state email is generated from: dcp.mmp@ct.gov.  If you are having difficulty locating the email, check your SPAM and try searching for “DCP”.   
8. Once you have your registry ID card, you can purchase products from a licensed medical cannabis pharmacy. To purchase, you’ll need your medical cannabis card and a valid form of photo ID.

Please note: In addition to Leafwell, dispensing locations can assist with the state-side of the application process.

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