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.
