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: Senior, veteran, hospice, and other group discounts are available at medical dispensaries.