Faq.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

We've covered some of the most common questions from our customers to help you better

Yes, all the doctors at Online Medical Card New York have legit and updated state-issued licenses and required certifications to act as your recommending physician. All our doctors have gone through years of rigorous training to become state-certified physicians.

Yes, all the doctors at Online Medical Card New York have legit and updated state-issued licenses and required certifications to act as your recommending physician. All our doctors have gone through years of rigorous training to become state-certified physicians. 

Yes, all the information shared via the registering form or during the virtual consultation is handled as sensitive and is not shared with any third parties. Your personal and medical history remains confidential via our HIPPA compliant platform. 

With a medical card, you can access smokables, injectables, edibles, topicals, oils, tinctures, and transdermal patches. Unlike recreational doses, products purchased from dispensaries are more potent and go through rigorous quality checks.

Once you register on the website and consult our licensed physician, you have to wait for your application to be approved. If approved, we’ll start processing your recommendation letter immediately. You’ll receive your recommendation soon after.

Yes, you can get a medical recommendation if you’re under 18. To apply for the recommendation you must have a designated caregiver who will be responsible for administering the doses and taking care of patients. The patient must get evaluated by two New York physicians. In this case, both the patient and the caregiver must be registered with the state program.

Recommendations and medical cards are often used synonymously but refer to two different things. A recommendation is a letter you receive from a licensed physician who evaluates your medical condition. The medical card is provided to you by the state program after you register with it.

Yes, as per the state laws, you must qualify for a state-approved medical condition to get a medical card. If you’re not suffering from these conditions, you will not be able to access potent strains and products from dispensaries. Instead, you can indulge in recreational products.