New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program (NJMMP)
Approved NJMMP Conditions
There are currently several specific medically approved conditions that can be treated with medical marijuana in the state of New Jersey. As a physician registered with the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) of New Jersey, Dr. Tiedrich can evaluate your symptoms and test results to determine whether your diagnosis falls within the medically approved conditions, treatable with medical marijuana.
Approved debilitating medical conditions:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS)
Multiple sclerosis
Muscular dystrophy
Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease
Terminal illness, including terminal cancer, if the doctor has determined a prognosis of less than 12 months
Chronic pain related to musculoskeletal disorders
Migraines
Anxiety
Chronic pain of visceral origin
Tourette’s syndrome
Opioid use disorder
The following conditions apply, if the patient is resistant to, or intolerant to conventional therapy:
Seizure disorder, including epilepsy
Intractable skeletal muscular spasticity
Glaucoma
The following conditions apply, if severe or chronic pain, severe nausea or vomiting, cachexia or wasting syndrome results from the condition or its treatment:
Positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Cancer
Book an appointment with Dr. T to see if you qualify for the Medical Marijuana program in New Jersey.
Note: Dr. Tiedrich (dba Orthopedic Medicine Center) is not a participating provider in the Medicaid program and is therefore not permitted to bill or collect funds from Medicaid beneficiaries.
MMJ Dispensary Information
After Dr. Tiedrich makes an approved medical marijuana diagnosis, he will suggest the best dispensary to meet your specific treatment goals and needs.
Current New Jersey dispensaries*:
Breakwater Treatment and Wellness, Cranbury, NJ
Compassionate Care Foundation, Egg Harbor, NJ
Compassionate Sciences, Inc., Bellmawr, NJ
Garden State Dispensary, Woodbridge, NJ
Greenleaf Compassion Center, Montclair, NJ
Harmony Foundation, Secaucus, NJ
*With the changes to New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Laws (see below) there are plans to have as many as 24 providers/ dispensaries in the near future.
Changes to New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Laws
In June 2019, the State Assembly and the Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of bill A20 to expand access to medical marijuana and reduce barriers to obtaining it. Governor Phil Murphy signed it in July. This sweeping legislation includes several important changes that improve outlooks for thousands of patients. Here are some of the changes currently underway.
Reduced Barriers to Obtaining Medical Marijuana
Some of the biggest changes to the program include improvements for patients, particularly in regards to who may qualify for medical marijuana, the amount they can obtain, and how much it will cost. It also removes several common difficulties related to actually obtaining medical marijuana.
Patients will also be permitted to purchase three ounces of medical marijuana every
30-days, an increase from the former limit of two ounces, with additional provisions for purchasing to be determined by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.Purchasing limits for terminal patients have been removed.
The law also adds several qualifying “debilitating medical conditions” eligible for medical marijuana use. See listing to the left. And it further reduces restrictions, by eliminating the requirement for psychiatric evaluation of minors before they can become qualifying patients.
Other MMJ changes include the following:
Home delivery permitted
Institutions like nursing homes and hospice centers can purchase medical marijuana for patients
Qualifying patients may now designate two primary caregivers, instead of one
Registration fees for qualifying patients and caregivers reduced from $200 to $100
Reduced registration fee of $20 for veterans and seniors
Consumer tax of 6.625% to be eliminated by 2022
New forms of approved medical marijuana, such as oil-based products like vape cartridges.
All of these changes are designed to increase access to medical marijuana for qualifying patients by eliminating barriers throughout the pipeline.
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MMP FAQs
How do I get a medical marijuana card for the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program?
If you think you have a medical condition that qualifies you to participate in the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program (NJMMP), the first thing you need to do is visit a medical cannabis doctor. Not every doctor in New Jersey is certified to recommend medical marijuana, so it is important to find the right doctor.
During your appointment, you’ll need to provide relevant medical records related to your condition and undergo examination so the doctor can diagnose you and determine if you have a qualifying condition. If so, the doctor will provide a recommendation, after which you can apply to the state for your medical marijuana card. You may apply online, or in some cases, via a mobile device.
It could take up to 30 days for the state to review your application – they are reviewed in the order in which they’re received. The state will either contact you to approve your application, after which you will be registered and will receive a card, or deny your application and offer guidance on proper application submission. Once you receive your card, you can visit dispensaries to purchase medical marijuana.
Where can I find a medical marijuana doctor?
In order to recommend medical marijuana, a doctor must be registered with the NJMMP. To receive a recommendation for medical marijauana, contact Dr. Allan Teidrich with Doctor-THC.com at 908-769-7999 or online to schedule an appointment.
How much does it cost to get a medical marijuana card?
Once you receive a recommendation, you can apply for a medical marijuana card, at which time you will be required to pay a registration fee of $100. A reduced registration fee of $20 may apply for senior citizens, military veterans, and New Jersey residents receiving benefits under:
- Medicaid
- SNAP
- SSD/SSI
- TDI
Reduced fees may also apply for minor patients if they qualify or if one or both of their legal guardians qualify under one or more of these categories. You will have to check with the state to find out if you are eligible for a reduced registration fee.
Do I have to provide proof of residency to qualify for a medical marijuana card?
Yes. Only residents of the state are eligible to receive a medical marijuana card through the NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program. You must provide a valid New Jersey driver’s license or identification card, as well as proof of residency during the registration process. Acceptable forms of proof include a utility bill or cell phone bill dated within the last 90 days, or any document from the IRS or the NJ State Tax Office dated within the last year.
You cannot register with a P.O. box. Any documents you supply during the registration process must match up to your physical address in the state of New Jersey. Currently, patients with a medical marijuana card issued by another state are not eligible to obtain medical marijuana in the state of New Jersey.
How often do I have to renew my medical marijuana card?
The state of New Jersey requires registered participants in the NJMMP to recertify annually. This requires that you visit a physician for a follow-up, or renewal consultation, in order to determine if you are still eligible to participate.
Follow-up visits may be conducted online (via telemedicine services) instead of in-person for qualifying patients, provided an in-person relationship has already been established with Dr. Tiedrich. If you are due to renew your registration, contact Doctor-THC.com at 908-769-7999 or online to schedule your renewal consultation.
How do I renew my medical marijuana card?
Renewal is simple. You just have to schedule a renewal consultation with a registered NJMMP doctor, ideally, the same doctor who recommended you for the program in the first place. It is essential that you schedule your renewal consultation before your medical marijuana card expires, or you will experience a gap period where you’ll be unable to purchase needed medical marijuana. If your expiration date is approaching, contact Doctor-THC.com at 908-769-7999 or online to schedule your renewal consultation well in advance, to ensure that you don’t end up with a lapse in registration.
Can I grow my own medical marijuana?
No. The medical marijuana program in NJ does not allow participants to grow their own medical marijuana at home. The Medical Marijuana Compassionate Use Act provides for state-licensed dispensaries that are responsible for cultivating and distributing products to patients participating in the NJMMP.
Although doctors will recommend dosage based on each patient’s medical condition, the state of New Jersey strictly limits possession. Patients may only purchase up to 3 ounces of marijuana in a 30-day period, except in cases where the patient is terminally ill. Terminally ill patients are allowed to purchase unlimited quantities of marijuana, but even they are not allowed to grow their own.