Medical cannabis certification for New York and Connecticut.
Complete your intake online, schedule a telemedicine evaluation, and receive certification if clinically appropriate — with clear upfront pricing and no insurance required.
$119 for 1 year · $219 for 2 years
FULL REFUND if certification is not clinically appropriate
Physician-led telemedicine service serving New York and Connecticut medical cannabis patients.
Where are you located?
Pick your state to see eligibility, then start your intake.
New York
Certification by telemedicine, from anywhere in New York State.
New York eligibility Start IntakeConnecticut
Certification by telemedicine, from anywhere in Connecticut.
Connecticut eligibility Start IntakeSimple, Upfront Pricing
No insurance required. Refund if certification is not clinically appropriate.
1-Year Certification — $119
Standard annual certification for eligible NY or CT patients.
Start 1-Year Intake2-Year Certification — $219
Saves money compared with two separate annual certifications — and skips a second evaluation.
Choose 2-YearHow it works
A simple telemedicine process from intake to certification.
Complete intake
Submit your basic information, state, condition/reason, and preferred certification term.
Schedule your telemedicine visit
Choose a convenient appointment time through Calendly.
Complete payment
Pay securely online before your visit, or after intake if review is needed.
Telemedicine evaluation
Complete your evaluation remotely. No office visit required.
Certification if clinically appropriate
Your certification is submitted according to your state's process.
Why patients choose BuddMD
Physician-led care, clear pricing, and a straightforward online process.
Physician-led telemedicine
Your certification visit is reviewed by a licensed physician through a structured telemedicine process.
Clear pricing
$119 for a one-year certification or $219 for a two-year certification. No insurance required.
Refund guarantee
If certification is not clinically appropriate, your payment is refunded.
Simple online process
Complete intake online, schedule a telemedicine visit, and complete your evaluation remotely.
Physicians licensed in your state
BuddMD is supported by a collective of physicians. Each one is licensed and experienced in the state where you are located, so your evaluation is handled by a doctor who knows your state's program and requirements.
- New York: physicians licensed in New York
- Connecticut: physicians licensed in Connecticut
- Every evaluation is physician-led
Certification in NY and CT
Eligibility rules differ by state — here's a quick look.
New York
In New York, a certified healthcare provider may certify a patient when the provider determines that medical cannabis may be clinically appropriate. Certifications can run up to two years.
- No state registration fee
- No physical card — registry ID used at dispensaries
- Automatically registered with the NY Medical Cannabis Program upon certification
Connecticut
Connecticut patients must meet Connecticut medical cannabis program requirements, including qualifying condition and residency requirements — 42 conditions for adults, 11 for minors.
- No state registration fee
- State emails you to complete registration after certification
- 1-year and 2-year certification terms available through BuddMD