There are several reasons why many Massachusetts residents find value in obtaining their medical marijuana card.
- Oversight of a clinician: A relationship is established with a healthcare provider who is educated on the proper use of medical marijuana and can help determine the best course of treatment.
- High dose options: Patients have access to edibles with high doses of THC in order to treat their symptoms.
- No taxes: Purchases of medical marijuana are exempt from sales tax.
- Recognition as medicine: Patients enrolled in the Medical Use of Marijuana Program enjoy peace of mind knowing that their cannabis use is validated as medicine by the state of Massachusetts.
- Local access: Medical marijuana is available in a number communities that have chosen to ban recreational marijuana.
- Fair purchase limits: Most patients are limited to 10 ounces or 283.50 grams of medical cannabis in a 60-day period.
- Priority access: Patients are given priority treatment at dispensaries that sell both medical and recreational cannabis.
- Home cultivation: Patients may possess or cultivate up to 12 flowering and 12 vegetative cannabis plants to maintain their 60-day supply.
- Hardship programs: Patients with financial hardship qualify for a discount that can lower the cost of their purchase by 10% to 20%.
- Discounts: New patient, senior, veteran, hospice, and other group discounts are available at medical dispensaries. Dispensaries like Alternative Compassion Services, Alternative Therapies Group, CommCan, Garden Remedies, Green Meadows, INSA, Mayflower, NETA, Revolutionary Clinics, and Theory Wellness offer a 50% discount for newly-certified patients. By taking advantage of these discounts, along with other exclusive specials, medical patients can save $1500 on their first $3000 in cannabis purchases. These kind of deals are only available for registered patients. Our website can help you determine whether you qualify to become a medical marijuana patient today.
