Get your California Medical Marijuana Card to save a fortune on taxes from FadeMD

Getting your medical marijuana recommendation online from a licensed California marijuana doctor with FadeMD is fast, convenient, and affordable. The whole process takes about 15 minutes, only costs $39, and you never have to leave your couch. Via its easy-to-use and secure telehealth platform, FadeMD connects you with a licensed medical provider who can legally certify you for medical marijuana in California. In California, patients with a Medical Marijuana Identification Card instantly save 15% because they are exempt from the sales and use tax, and may pay a discounted cannabis city tax. On top of those two benefits, many dispensaries offer further discounts if you are a medical patient. Just follow the steps below to get your medical marijuana recommendation and card.

Benefits Of Getting A California Medical Marijuana Card

In 2018 recreational cannabis became legal in California. Despite California being a recreational state, there are still plenty of benefits from getting your medical marijuana recommendation. Below we discuss several of those benefits and how they provide enough value to justify the $39 price tag.

Lower Age Restrictions

If you are an adult under the age of 21, the state of California requires that you have a medical marijuana recommendation to purchase, consume, possess, or cultivate cannabis legally. We can all agree that many adults between the ages of 18-20 need medical marijuana to treat their symptoms. Having a medical marijuana recommendation is not just a massive benefit to those individuals; it is required.

Access to More Dispensaries

Even though California legalized recreational cannabis at the state level, local jurisdictions (counties and cities) have the flexibility to set their own laws. For example, in Napa, CA, only medical cannabis is legal even though California legalized recreational cannabis. Are you confused? Well, if you have your medical marijuana recommendation, there is nothing to be confused about because you will have access to every single dispensary in California. You will access the recreational dispensaries like everyone else, but you will also gain access to medical-only dispensaries, which can have exclusive products and lower prices.

Higher Cultivation, Possession, and Purchase Limits

There are stringent laws for the amount of recreational cannabis someone can purchase, possess, and cultivate in California. However, these amounts are increased for medical marijuana users because medical marijuana patients often need more cannabis to treat their symptoms effectively. For example, a recreational marijuana user can only purchase one ounce of cannabis per day, while a medical marijuana patient can purchase up to eight ounces of cannabis per day.

Lower Prices

Getting your medical marijuana recommendation on FadeMD can save you a lot of money and provides enough value to justify the $39 cost. A medical marijuana recommendation saves you money because medical marijuana is generally lower priced than recreational cannabis. There are also many taxes associated with recreational cannabis, including excise taxes, sales tax, and local taxes. Medical marijuana dispensaries tend to have lower taxes than their recreational counterparts. This tax savings can amount to thousands of dollars per year, depending on how much you smoke or use.

Higher Potency

Recreational cannabis manufacturers and dispensaries have to follow strict laws regarding potency limits. However, these potency limits are increased for medical marijuana. The limit increase makes sense because medical marijuana patients often need more potent cannabis products to treat their symptoms effectively. For example, in California, recreational cannabis topicals (lotion) are capped at a 1000mg THC limit. Medical marijuana topicals (cream), on the other hand, have a 2000mg THC limit.

Legal Protections

California has stronger legal protections for those with their medical marijuana recommendation than recreational users. For example, Prop 215 provides additional protections for medical marijuana patients who possess and cultivate cannabis. Please consult with your attorney if you have a specific legal question.

How To Get Your California Medical Marijuana Recommendation On FadeMD

Getting your medical marijuana recommendation online with FadeMD is fast, convenient, and affordable. The whole process only takes 15 minutes and costs $39. All you need to do is follow the simple steps below:

1.     Sign up on FadeMD – Create an account with your email, phone number, and password.
2.     Enter your personal information (name, address, date of birth).
3.     Enter your payment information.
4.     Answer some basic questions about your medical history.
5.     Speak with a fully licensed physician to get approved for medical marijuana.

Once approved, your medical marijuana recommendation will be instantly available for download via your FadeMD account, and you will be ready to purchase cannabis at your local dispensary. Your physical version of the recommendation, extra copies, or physical cards you purchased will come in the mail within a week.

Your FadeMD medical marijuana recommendation is valid for one year after issuance. To renew, you just follow the same easy steps above, and it is the same low price of $39.

Who Can Apply For A California Medical Marijuana Recommendation and Card?

Patients

Prospective patients who are over the age of 18 can sign up on FadeMD to apply for a medical marijuana recommendation themselves. They can also apply themselves for their state issued MMIC card.

Caregivers

Caregivers must also be over 18 to sign up on FadeMD to apply for a medical marijuana recommendation for those in their care. Primary caregivers can apply if the person they care for is legally entitled to use medical marijuana and if they meet the legal definition of primary caregiver, which is “the individual designated by the person exempted under this section who has consistently assumed responsibility for the housing, health, or safety of that person.”

Minors

Minors cannot sign up on FadeMD to get a medical marijuana recommendation. Furthermore, if children need their state issued MMIC card, they should have their caregiver apply on their behalf.

What Conditions Qualify for Medical Marijuana in California?

To qualify for medical marijuana, you must have one of the qualifying conditions mentioned in Senate Bill 94 (Chapter 27, Statutes of 2017), which are listed below:

•         AIDS
•         Anorexia
•         Arthritis
•         cachexia (wasting syndrome)
•         cancer
•         chronic pain
•         glaucoma
•         migraine
•         persistent muscle spasms (e.g., spasms associated with multiple sclerosis)
•         seizures (e.g., epileptic seizures)
•         severe nausea
•         any other chronic or persistent medical symptom that either substantially limits a person's ability to conduct one or more of major life activities as defined in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or, if not alleviated, may cause serious harm to the person's safety, physical, or mental health.

What Documents Do I Need to Get My Medical Marijuana Recommendation in California?

To get your medical marijuana recommendation on FadeMD, you will have to provide proof of ID. FadeMD accepts your CA driver’s license, state-issued identification card, or passport.

Do You Have to Provide Your Medical Records To Get Your Medical Marijuana Recommendation?

Providing your medical documents is not required, and we know that sometimes it is challenging to obtain your medical records. That being said, we encourage you to provide medical documents if you think it will help the doctor better understand your symptoms. Even though we don’t require medical records, we need to answer some basic questions about your medical history. The whole process is painless and only takes a few minutes.

Does FadeMD Protect My Medical Information?

The privacy of our users’ medical information is critical to us. FadeMD’s platform and processes are 100% HIPAA compliant. This means that the FadeMD platform has all the physical and technical safeguards to retrieve and store patient information in the safest way possible.

How To Get Your California State-Issued MMIC Card

You must apply for your MMIC card in person at the health department of the county in which you reside. You will need to bring the following documentation:

1. A copy of your FadeMD medical marijuana recommendation
2. A valid government-issued photo ID (California Driver’s License, California State ID Card, US Passport, or Veteran’s Administration ID Card)
3. Take a photo at the county’s program office
4. Proof of residency in the county. The document must show your name and physical address (not a PO box). The following are generally accepted:

• Rent or mortgage agreement
• Utility or cellular phone bill
• California DMV motor vehicle registration
• California voter registration
• Bank statement
• Automobile, property, life, or health insurance documents

Once you complete the application and submit your county fee (not to exceed $100), the county has 30 days to decide on your application. Once verified, the county has five days to make your MMIC available to you.

Conclusion

A FadeMD California medical recommendation only costs $39, and it takes minimal time and effort to complete the process. By law, your FadeMD recommendation is valid for one full year. However, you can renew your medical marijuana recommendation with FadeMD by following the same easy steps and for the same low price. When you consider the various benefits that come with a medical marijuana recommendation and MMIC, there is no reason you should not sign up on FadeMD.