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What are my options as a patient if I have a qualifying medical condition and believe that medical marijuana would be the most effective treatment for my symptoms but my physician will not certify me for the medical marijuana program?
The Department of Consumer Protection cannot require physicians or hospitals to recognize marijuana as an appropriate medical treatment in general or for any specific patient. If you believe that your physician is not providing you with the best medical care for your condition, then you may consider working with a different physician.
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Can a landlord refuse to rent to someone or take action against a tenant solely because the tenant is qualified to use medical marijuana?
No.
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Can patients use medical marijuana anywhere?
No. The law prohibits the use of marijuana in a bus, school bus or any moving vehicle; in the workplace; on any school grounds or any public or private school, dormitory, college or university property; in any public place; or in the presence of anyone under 18.
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My medical condition is not listed as one that would make me eligible for medical marijuana. Can medical conditions be added to the list?
The Commissioner of Consumer Protection has established a Board of Physicians made up of board-certified physicians and surgeons. The board will recommend to the Department of Consumer Protection any additional medical conditions, medical treatments, or diseases to be added to the list of medical conditions that qualify for the palliative use of marijuana.
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How do I register for a medical marijuana card for a minor with a qualifying medical condition?
A parent or guardian of a minor child (individual under the age of 18 years) with a qualifying condition may complete the process for a medical marijuana card for the minor.
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How long does it take to get my medical marijuana certification?
Qualifying patient applications can take 30 business days to process.
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As a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse, am I allowed to provide telehealth services for patient recommendations or follow-up care?
Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes or any regulation of Connecticut state agencies concerning the certification of qualifying patients through telehealth services, a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse may issue a written certification to a qualifying patient and provide any follow-up care utilizing telehealth services, provided all other requirements for issuing such written certification to the qualifying patient, including, but not limited to, all recordkeeping requirements, are satisfied.
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Does the law require health insurers to cover medical marijuana?
No. The law explicitly says it does not.
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As a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse, how can I get a copy of the form that allows me to certify my qualifying patients for the palliative use of marijuana?
The Department has developed an online registration process so that you can certify your patients electronically.
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Is there a limit on how many times I can issue a temporary certification, extending a patient’s registration?
Yes, once per year or once per registration period in cases of 2-year and 18-month registrations.
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How can I certify a patient to use medical marijuana?
A physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse certifies, utilizing the Department's online form, that a particular patient has been diagnosed with a disease that makes the patient eligible for the palliative use of marijuana and, based on a medically reasonable assessment of the patient's medical history and medical condition, the potential benefits to the patient from the palliative use of marijuana would likely outweigh the health risks.
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Can I get paid for my time issuing certifications?
Yes, the law limits your compensation for issuing temporary certifications to $25.
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Can I certify a minor patient?
No, the law restricts your ability to certify patients to adults 18 years and older.
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Can another pharmacist extend a temporary certification issued for a new patient by a pharmacist when it’s done at different dispensary facility?
No, a temporary certification issued by a pharmacist to a new patient cannot be issued an extension once the 90-day initial certification expires, regardless of where the initial certification was made.
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Rules for licensed dispensary pharmacists to issue temporary medical marijuana certifications to qualifying patients in Connecticut.
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