How to Get Your Springfield Medical Marijuana Card
Register on our website
Fill out the online form with the required personal and health-related details. Your personal information is kept safe and secure on our HIPAA-compliant platform.
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Consult with our doctor
Speak with a licensed healthcare provider over the phone or through video. Your physician will determine whether you are eligible for medicinal marijuana and will grant you legal access to it.
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Sign up with the state
Once it is approved, your doctor will send your information to the state. The state will send you an email with instructions on how to complete the state registration process.
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Get your card
You can easily buy marijuana from the dispensary with your temporary card, which you will receive after completing the state registration process. The state will mail you a physical card in 7–10 days.
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Medical & Recreational
Possession Limits
Medical patients
Limited
10 oz poss. limit 10 oz/60-day period
Recreational users
Limited
1 oz 1 oz purchase limit
State Taxes
Medical patients
0%
Recreational users
17-20%
Cultivation
Cultivation
Medical Cannabis Savings
An explanation of taxes and the advantages of obtaining a medical card in Massachusetts.
Recreational Marijuana Taxes in Massachusetts
17-20% (10.75% excise tax + 7.25% sales tax) + municipal taxes up to 3%
Medical Marijuana Taxes in Massachusetts
0%
Savings
Estimated Savings Having a Medical Marijuana Card
Upwards of 20%Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis Card in Springfield
According to Massachusetts state law, new applicants and patients renewing their appointments must suffer from one of the following incapacitating illnesses in order to be eligible:
Perks of Having a Springfield Medical Marijuana Card
Access to safe & tested medicine
Patients who use cannabis for medical purposes can be assured that their medication is safe and has undergone rigorous quality and safety testing by purchasing it from regulated dispensaries.
Save on taxes
Purchasing medical marijuana in Massachusetts offers significant tax savings over recreational purchases because it is exempt from the standard sales tax (6.25%), the state excise tax (10.75%), and optional local taxes of up to 3%.
Expert medical guidance
If you have a medical card, you can interact with caregivers and healthcare providers who are familiar with cannabis. On product selection, dosage, and avoiding possible drug interactions, they can provide detailed guidance.
Higher possession limits
Medical patients may purchase up to 10 ounces of cannabis within a 60-day period; larger amounts may be allowed if a healthcare provider prescribes them. Possession is restricted to one ounce in public and ten ounces at home due to recreational use regulations.
Higher cultivation limits
Massachusetts medical cardholders are permitted to grow up to twelve flowering and twelve vegetative cannabis plants for personal use at home, as opposed to recreational users who are only permitted to grow six plants per household (12 total plants per household).
Out-of-state recognition
Because Massachusetts medical marijuana cards are accepted in states where reciprocity for medical cannabis is observed, patients can travel with peace of mind while on the go.
You Are Covered By Our Money-Back Guarantee
If you are not approved for your medical marijuana recommendation we provided, you can get a complete refund by calling us at (508) 436-4223 or sending us an email at contact@massachusettsmmjclinic.com.
Please note: No refunds will be provided if the doctor approves you and the request is made after the consultation.
Things You Need to Know
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and have one or more qualifying medical conditions in order to be granted a Massachusetts medical marijuana card.
Caregiver
In order to participate in the Medical Use of Marijuana Program run by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, caregivers must be at least 21 years old, register, and complete the caregiver application. PIN for the medical patient will also be required.
Can Minors Qualify?
Minors may be cared for by a parent or legal guardian, who may also apply for a medical cannabis card on their behalf. Two medical professionals, at least one of whom needs to be a pediatrician or pediatric specialist, must certify the minor.
Possession
It is legal to grow up to six plants or twelve plants for two or more adults, as well as to own up to ten ounces of marijuana at home. More than an ounce needs to be kept locked up to keep kids and animals safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
The evaluation with our physician is $149 in Springfield. This will pay for the doctor’s fees, help completing the state application, instruction on medical marijuana, a PDF copy of your recommendation, and any extra help required throughout the process.
The following is a list of Springfield medical marijuana qualifying conditions:
- ADHD
- Anxiety/Depression
- Cachexia
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Glaucoma
- Insomnia
- PTSD
- Seizures or muscle spasms
- Severe nausea
Following a positive evaluation with our physician, the state will receive your information as part of the state registration procedure. The state will email you a temporary card if you are determined to be eligible for treatment, and your MMJ card will arrive in the mail in seven to ten days.
No, it is not legal for citizens of other states to buy medicinal marijuana in Springfield. Residents of Massachusetts who are Registered Qualifying Patients or their Caregivers are the only ones authorized to purchase medical marijuana.