What will a physician's recommendation for Medical Marijuana allow?

Allows qualified patients the legal use of Medical Cannabis under California Proposition 215 also known as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 Health & Safety Code 11362.5 and SB420.
 
What is the State ID program?

The Medical Cannabis ID Program addresses the issues of refining, as well as prolonging, the legal protection of patients, thus creating statistical and confidential data about how many patients need Medical Marijuana.  The program was created in an effort to develop a plan for the safe and affordable distribution of marijuana to all patients in medical need. 

Many patients believe that the ID program offers legal protection, which it does not on its own.  Proposition 215 offers limited protections, and both patients and caregivers should consult a qualified attorney about the applicability of those protections to their individual situations.  The federal government does not recognize the California law about Medical Marijuana use.  Enrollment in the Medical Cannabis ID Program is STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.  This is just for patients that prefer the convenience of a driver's license-sized photo ID card.  All records and forms you submit will be returned to you once your ID card application has been processed, to give the protection of confidentiality for both the doctor and the patient. 

If issued an ID card, the program will keep on file; the number of your card, the expiration date, and the date the card was issued.  Law enforcement will be able to contact the County Health Department to verify the card number, issue date, and the expiration date.  The state ID cards will be valid for one year.  SB420 states that card holders must annually submit. 

If your state ID card is lost or stolen, you will need to present your original physician's recommendation and a valid state or federal ID, complete a new application, and pay the application fee.

What do I need to bring to my consultation appointment?

• A California Photo ID / OR
• Any photo ID with proof of California residency (cell bill, utility bill, car registration, lease,bank statement,etc.)
• Medical documentation of your condition. ( How do i obtain my records? (PDF)  )                    Or See our Appointment Link 
•  Prior medical cannabis recomendations are helpful if you are a current legal patient .

What is the fee for the consultation for Medical Marijuana?
Please contact us at (877)CCW-4201 for current rates.  

Do you accept any medical insurance?

No, not at this time.  For patient privacy reasons we do not. We do honor discounted consultation fee for Veterans and Medical patients  or patients  on SSI/Disability. Or Patients With ADAP


Some Common Questions We Get On the Phone .

Q- Am I guarenteed a recommendation ?

A-A recommendation cannot be written until the physician does a good faith examination and discusses the risks and benefits.
The fee goes towards the consultation.  Our policy is to allow free visits if a patient needs to further followup with the physician for up to a year.
We are in full compliance with the California Medical Board guidelines.  We have seen media accounts and heard of anecdotal stories of "easy to obtain" recommendations.
These recommendations in general will not hold up in a court of law. 



Q I just failed a drug test. Or have a pending legal issue If I get a recommendation now, will it help me?

A- No, a recommendation from a doctor is valid only from the date written; therefore it would not relate to any past court dates or drug tests. It is illegal to backdate a recommendation. However it is always best to become legal if you qualify.

Q- My job drug tests employees. Can my employer fire me if he finds out that I use cannabis as a legal patient?

A- At AMC we recommend that if you have questions regarding job drug testing, you should discuss those concerns with your employer or the Human Resources department. Ultimately, even if you are a legal medical marijuana patient in California, the status of your job after drug testing is up to your employer.

Q- If I become a legal patient, where and how will I get my Cannabis or medicine?

A- Unfortunately, we cannot give out nor discuss any information regarding purchasing cannabis or medicine. However there are many easy to find resources on the internet.

Q- I hear that there are a lot of dispensaries around California but I don’t know where they are, how do I find them?