1) What is required for your initial appointment?
Follow steps above and complete NEW PATIENT INTAKE FORMS.
2) What is the process for obtaining a NY Medical Cannabis certification at MedLeaf Rx?
Every patient needs to be evaluated by the doctor. An initial visit is about one hour in length. We will review your condition and determine if you qualify under New York State or Connecticut Medical Cannabis Law.
• If you do qualify, then you will be registered through the NY/CT Dept. of Health and provided with one of our Certificates, allowing you to use cannabis legally in the state of New York.
• If you do not qualify, then our practitioner will outline a plan for how you may qualify in the future.
In order to qualify for Medical Cannabis Certification , we will need to review medical records supporting your qualifying condition. Your medical records do not have to be available at the time of your appointment. When you book your appointment we will provide you with medical record releases to obtain your records. During your evaluation we will determine if additional records are needed and we will obtain your medical records from your other provider(s).
3) Will insurance cover my appointment and evaluation?
Many plans will reimburse some portion of our fee or apply it to your deductible. At the time of your visit, you may request a superbill to submit to your insurance company. This superbill does not mention Medical Cannabis. Insurance providers classify our medical practice as “out of network”. We do not participate in any health care insurance plans. We are considered "out of network" providers.
4) What Medical Conditions Make a Patient Eligible for Medical Cannabis in New York?
• Cancer
• HIV/AIDS
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Chronic Pain
• Seizures
• Epilepsy
• Neuropathies
• Huntington's Disease
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Parkinson's Disease
• Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord
• Multiple sclerosis
5) What Medical Conditions Make a Patient Eligible for Medical Cannabis in Connecticut?
6) Why do I need a medical cannabis card?
The Benefits of the Medical Cannabis ID card are:
7) How do I chose the right doctor to help me ?
When choosing a doctor, make sure to find one that will collaborate with your other providers (with your written permission only), make referrals, write letters in legal situations if needed. Please be very wary of any physician who only spends only 10 minutes with you or does not review your medical records and labs thoroughly. The physician must be willing to work with you every step of the way to find the correct dosage that works best for you with minimal side effects. Certifications from physicians that do not adhere to state law will not hold up in court.
Link to our Patient Privacy Policy
Follow steps above and complete NEW PATIENT INTAKE FORMS.
2) What is the process for obtaining a NY Medical Cannabis certification at MedLeaf Rx?
Every patient needs to be evaluated by the doctor. An initial visit is about one hour in length. We will review your condition and determine if you qualify under New York State or Connecticut Medical Cannabis Law.
• If you do qualify, then you will be registered through the NY/CT Dept. of Health and provided with one of our Certificates, allowing you to use cannabis legally in the state of New York.
• If you do not qualify, then our practitioner will outline a plan for how you may qualify in the future.
In order to qualify for Medical Cannabis Certification , we will need to review medical records supporting your qualifying condition. Your medical records do not have to be available at the time of your appointment. When you book your appointment we will provide you with medical record releases to obtain your records. During your evaluation we will determine if additional records are needed and we will obtain your medical records from your other provider(s).
3) Will insurance cover my appointment and evaluation?
Many plans will reimburse some portion of our fee or apply it to your deductible. At the time of your visit, you may request a superbill to submit to your insurance company. This superbill does not mention Medical Cannabis. Insurance providers classify our medical practice as “out of network”. We do not participate in any health care insurance plans. We are considered "out of network" providers.
4) What Medical Conditions Make a Patient Eligible for Medical Cannabis in New York?
• Cancer
• HIV/AIDS
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Chronic Pain
• Seizures
• Epilepsy
• Neuropathies
• Huntington's Disease
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Parkinson's Disease
• Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord
• Multiple sclerosis
- PTSD
5) What Medical Conditions Make a Patient Eligible for Medical Cannabis in Connecticut?
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- Positive Status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Damage to the Nervous Tissue of the Spinal Cord with Objective Neurological Indication of Intractable Spasticity
- Epilepsy
- Cachexia
- Wasting Syndrome
- Crohn’s Disease
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Post Laminectomy Syndrome with Chronic Radiculopathy
- Severe Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Irreversible Spinal Cord Injury with Objective Neurological Indication of Intractable Spasticity
- Terminal Illness Requiring End-Of-Life Care
- Uncontrollable Intractable Seizure Disorder
- Migraines
- Intractable Headaches
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Facial Pain
- Postherpetic Neuralgia (Shingles)
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Brittle Bone Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Chronic Neuropathic Pain Associated with Degenerative Spinal Disorders
6) Why do I need a medical cannabis card?
The Benefits of the Medical Cannabis ID card are:
- Photo identification accepted by law enforcement
- Safe, Secure, and LEGAL
7) How do I chose the right doctor to help me ?
When choosing a doctor, make sure to find one that will collaborate with your other providers (with your written permission only), make referrals, write letters in legal situations if needed. Please be very wary of any physician who only spends only 10 minutes with you or does not review your medical records and labs thoroughly. The physician must be willing to work with you every step of the way to find the correct dosage that works best for you with minimal side effects. Certifications from physicians that do not adhere to state law will not hold up in court.
Link to our Patient Privacy Policy