Category: Laws
Will Medicaid Pay for a Medical Marijuana Card?
Medical cannabis is becoming a vital part of the health care system. In the thirty-five states where medical marijuana is legal, (including Puerto Rico and Washington DC), over 4 million patients currently hold a medical marijuana card. There’s a lot of demand for medical cannabis and its benefits these days. So, you may be surprised that insurance won’t cover your medical…
Will a Medical Marijuana Card Show Up on a Background Check?
As of election day in November 2020, there are 36 states and four territories in the United States that have legalized the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. This is wonderful news for millions of Americans who can benefit from using marijuana as medicine. However, there are a number of questions that come up when you start…
Process of Obtaining a Medical Marijuana Card in Pennsylvania
Though Pennsylvanian leaders continue their push toward recreational legalization, marijuana remains illegal with one major exception. Marijuana is legal for medical use. Unfortunately, it’s still much easier to get dangerous prescription opioids through the medical system. Receiving medical marijuana is not as simple as a prescription from your PCP. There is a process involved to obtain…
Can I Get a Medical Marijuana Card for Endometriosis in Pennsylvania?
The world of medical marijuana has been through a lot since California became the first state to legalize medicinal cannabis in 1996. In the two and a half decades since then, the United States now has 36 states and four territories that have legalized the medical use of marijuana. On top of that, many states have fully…
Tasty and Effective: Your Ultimate How-to Guide to Making Incredible Edibles
When people think of marijuana, they tend to associate it with some form of smoking. However, another popular way to consume marijuana, without the harsh burn of smoking, is by eating it. Thanks to a variety of successful legalization campaigns across the United States, marijuana is finally reaching mainstream acceptance. That means that there are now practically…
The Complete Process of Obtaining a Medical Marijuana Card in West Virginia
Around 85% of Americans support the legalization of medical marijuana, and it is estimated that several million currently use it to treat certain medical conditions. With that being said, if you live in West Virginia, and meet certain qualifications, you can obtain a medical marijuana card. On April 19, 2017, Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 386 into…
Missouri Dispensaries Struggling with Limited Supply
Medical marijuana is finally available to qualifying patients in Missouri, but supply remains limited. As of this writing, only 13 Missouri dispensaries have opened their doors. But with so few options and so much demand (over 65,000 patients registered so far, and thousands more applications being processed), businesses are finding themselves in a bit of…
Maryland Pushes for Legal Marijuana – What This Means for Medical Patients
What would cannabis legalization in Maryland mean for medical marijuana patients? This question is on many people’s minds in light of some recent reports. Maryland lawmakers are considering marijuana legalization as part of the 2021 legislative session. State Delegate Jazz Lewis (D) has been working on a formal draft of what could become the state’s…
Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission to Help Shape Medical Marijuana Policies Nationwide
Regulators from Maryland recently made headlines by co-founding the new Cannabis Regulators Association, a nationwide coalition of cannabis policymakers. This move could have huge ramifications for future cannabis policy—including medical marijuana policy—in the U.S. Under the guidance of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC), Maryland has been a national leader in medical marijuana policy since…
Can You Get Medical Marijuana for Prostate Cancer in Missouri?
More and more prostate cancer patients in Missouri are turning to medical marijuana to supplement their treatment. But does it work? In what ways does it specifically help? And does prostate cancer legally qualify you for medical marijuana in the first place?
