BuddEligibility for New York patients
Since 2022, New York has no fixed list of qualifying conditions. The certifying practitioner may certify any condition they believe medical cannabis would benefit.
No fixed condition list
New York does not require you to have a specific diagnosis from a fixed list. The certifying physician has discretion to certify any condition they believe medical cannabis would benefit.
Commonly certified examples
These are examples of conditions commonly certified under New York's program. This is not an exhaustive list — other conditions may qualify at the physician's discretion.
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- PTSD
- Epilepsy / seizure disorders
- Neuropathy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- HIV/AIDS
- ALS
- Inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn's)
- Huntington's disease
- Spinal cord injury with spasticity
- Glaucoma
Other conditions may qualify at the physician's discretion — even if not listed above.
Certification terms
New York certifications may run for up to two years (per New York State Senate Bill S3294A, signed November 2025, effective approximately February 2026). BuddMD offers 1-year and 2-year certifications.
No card, no state fee
There is no state registration fee and no physical card to carry. Your certification contains a registry ID that you use directly at dispensaries.
Automatic registration
Once certified, you are automatically registered with the New York Medical Cannabis Program — there's no separate state application to file.