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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 California patients for the California Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.
Choose a video or phone appointment for your California evaluation.
The California Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program is run by the California Department of Public Health, through county health departments. A physician recommendation; the state ID card is optional.
California 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 California'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.
Recommendations usually last a year. Renew with a new evaluation; if you hold the state ID card, renew it with your county too.
Adult use: Legal for adults 21+ (Proposition 64, 2016).
A primary caregiver is someone who has consistently taken responsibility for your housing, health or safety. Caregivers can be listed on the state ID card.
Patients under 18 need consent from a parent or guardian, who typically acts as their primary caregiver.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Reviewed October 2026. State rules change, so confirm current fees and requirements with the California Department of Public Health, through county health departments before you apply.
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Answers about the California Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program, from eligibility to renewal.
Book my evaluationBook your evaluation with HealifyNow. Meet a California physician by phone or video call. Receive your medical cannabis recommendation. Optionally apply for the state ID card at your county health department. Show your recommendation or card at medical dispensaries. California allows medical cannabis evaluations by telehealth.
HealifyNow's evaluation is $49 for new patients and $35 for renewals. State fees are separate: The optional state ID card is issued by your county for a fee of up to $100 (reduced for Medi-Cal enrollees).
California's list includes cancer, chronic pain, arthritis, migraine, glaucoma, aids, anorexia, cachexia, and more.
Recommendations and ID cards are usually valid for one year.
Recommendations usually last a year. Renew with a new evaluation; if you hold the state ID card, renew it with your county too.
A primary caregiver is someone who has consistently taken responsibility for your housing, health or safety. Caregivers can be listed on the state ID card.
Patients under 18 need consent from a parent or guardian, who typically acts as their primary caregiver.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Legal for adults 21+ (Proposition 64, 2016).
California allows medical cannabis evaluations by telehealth.
Generally, yes. The California Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program is for California 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 California'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 California's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with California Department of Public Health, through county health departments registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.
$49 for new patients, $35 for renewals. State fees are separate.