New York & Connecticut

Medical marijuana certification, done by phone and text.

BuddMD connects you directly with a physician licensed in NY and CT to get certified for medical cannabis — no insurance needed, no waiting rooms, no call center. Most of the process happens by phone or text message, with video visits available if needed.

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Cash-pay only — no insurance accepted for medical cannabis certification.

Simple, upfront pricing

1-Year Certification $119

2-Year CertificationBest Value Save 8% vs. two 1-year visits — and skip a second evaluation $219

✓ 100% refund if you don't qualify for certification.

How it works

Five steps from intake to certification.

Fill out intake

Submit your info online. You can pay now or wait until after verification.

We verify

The physician contacts you by text or call to confirm your information.

Secure payment

If you haven't already paid, you'll get a secure Stripe payment link.

Telemedicine visit

A phone or message-based evaluation — video if needed.

Certification issued

NY: emailed & registered automatically. CT: state emails you to complete registration.

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Why patients choose BuddMD

Fair pricing, a real refund guarantee, and a physician you can actually reach.

Fair, transparent pricing

$119 for one year or $219 for two — undercutting major competitors that typically charge $149+ per year.

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100% refund guarantee

If you don't qualify for certification, you get a full refund.

Direct physician communication

You're texting and talking with the physician handling your case — not a call-center marketplace.

Certification in NY and CT

Eligibility rules differ by state — here's a quick look.

New York

Since 2022, NY has no fixed list of qualifying conditions — the certifying physician can certify any condition they believe cannabis would benefit. 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

See NY eligibility details →

Connecticut

CT maintains a fixed list of qualifying conditions published by the Department of Consumer Protection — 42 for adults, 11 for minors. CT residency is required.

No state registration fee
State emails you to complete registration after certification
1-year and 2-year certification terms available through BuddMD

See CT eligibility details →