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Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.
A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.
Get evaluated by a physician who can certify Arkansas patients for the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.
Choose a video or phone appointment for your Arkansas evaluation.
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Program is run by the Arkansas Department of Health. State registry ID card issued after a physician certification.
Arkansas sets its own list of qualifying conditions. You'll need a diagnosis of at least one, confirmed during your evaluation.
Check if I qualifyPick the visit type that suits you when you book. Both take about 5–10 minutes and cost the same.
See the physician face to face on a secure video link from your phone or computer, in about 5–10 minutes.
Book a video callPrefer not to use video? Speak with the physician by phone at your appointment time, in about 5–10 minutes.
Book a phone callIf Arkansas's rules require a video visit for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
One clear price for your evaluation. State fees are paid separately to the state.
Renewal requires a new physician certification and a renewal application with the Department of Health. Start about 30–60 days before your card expires.
Adult use: Not legal: medical use only (Amendment 98, 2016).
A designated caregiver must be at least 21, registered with the state, and is subject to a background check. Caregivers can buy and transport cannabis for their patient.
Patients under 18 need a parent or legal guardian who consents and serves as their designated caregiver.
Arkansas bars designated caregivers with an excluded felony offense. A past conviction generally doesn't stop an adult from qualifying as a patient.
Reviewed October 2026. State rules change, so confirm current fees and requirements with the Arkansas Department of Health before you apply.
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Answers about the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Program, from eligibility to renewal.
Book my evaluationBook your evaluation with HealifyNow. A physician reviews your qualifying condition and records. Receive your signed physician certification. Apply to the Arkansas Department of Health and pay the state fee. Buy from licensed Arkansas dispensaries once your card is issued. Choose a phone or video call when you book; we confirm if your situation requires video.
HealifyNow's evaluation is $149 for new patients and $99 for renewals. State fees are separate: Arkansas has long charged a $50 application fee; check the Department of Health for the current amount.
Arkansas's list includes cancer, glaucoma, hiv/aids, hepatitis c, als, tourette's syndrome, crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and more.
Shown on your card; renew before it expires.
Renewal requires a new physician certification and a renewal application with the Department of Health. Start about 30–60 days before your card expires.
A designated caregiver must be at least 21, registered with the state, and is subject to a background check. Caregivers can buy and transport cannabis for their patient.
Patients under 18 need a parent or legal guardian who consents and serves as their designated caregiver.
Arkansas bars designated caregivers with an excluded felony offense. A past conviction generally doesn't stop an adult from qualifying as a patient.
Not legal: medical use only (Amendment 98, 2016).
Choose a phone or video call when you book; we confirm if your situation requires video.
Generally, yes. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Program is for Arkansas residents, and you'll need proof of residency such as a driver's license or state ID. Some states have separate rules for visiting patients.
Yes. You can book a video call or a phone call for the same price. If Arkansas's rules require video for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
Yes. Evaluations happen by secure, HIPAA-compliant phone or video call, and your health information is shared only as needed for your state certification.
An evaluation with a physician who can certify patients for Arkansas's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with Arkansas Department of Health registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.
$149 for new patients, $99 for renewals. State fees are separate.