There are three simple steps to seeing a Leafwell healthcare provider to get approved for a Massachusetts medical marijuana card:
- Register with Leafwell and speak to a Massachusetts-licensed healthcare provider via our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, which involves creating a Leafwell account using a valid email address. You'll be asked to complete a brief questionnaire of personal and health information and to either take or upload a photograph of identification (we're required by law to verify your identity). You will need a smartphone, computer, or tablet with a reliable internet connection and a working camera to be seen by a Leafwell provider.
- Schedule an appointment or enter the virtual waiting room. You will receive a text message on your cell phone when the provider is ready to see you. You'll be connected to a Leafwell healthcare provider for a video chat (i.e., a virtual doctor's visit). During the visit, your provider will assess your medical condition(s) to determine if you qualify for a Massachusetts medical marijuana certification.
- Once you’re approved, we'll send you a copy of your certification via email, which you'll need to register with the Massachusetts Medical Use of Marijuana Program. Use the PIN on your certificate to complete and submit your state registration. When your state registration is approved, you'll receive a printable Temporary Program ID Card (valid for 42 days) to purchase medical cannabis, while your plastic Program ID Card will arrive in the mail in one to two weeks.