
- Longevity
- Weight management
- Metabolic health
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 Iowa patients for the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.
Choose a video or phone appointment for your Iowa evaluation.
The Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Program is run by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Medical cannabidiol registration card after a health care practitioner certification.
Iowa 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 Iowa'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.
Cards last one year. Renew with a new certification and application before your card expires.
Adult use: Not legal: medical use only.
Primary caregivers must be Iowa residents, at least 18, and registered with the program.
Minors need a parent or guardian registered 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 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services before you apply.
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A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.

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Answers about the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Program, from eligibility to renewal.
Book my evaluationBook your evaluation with HealifyNow. A practitioner certifies your qualifying condition. Apply to Iowa HHS for your registration card. Receive your card. Buy from licensed Iowa dispensaries. Choose a phone or video call when you book; we confirm if your situation requires video.
HealifyNow's evaluation is $159 for new patients and $159 for renewals. State fees are separate: Iowa has charged $100 per year, reduced for low-income applicants; check Iowa HHS for the current amount.
Iowa's list includes cancer with severe pain, nausea or wasting, multiple sclerosis with severe spasms, seizures, aids or hiv, crohn's disease, als, parkinson's disease, untreatable pain, and more.
One year.
Cards last one year. Renew with a new certification and application before your card expires.
Primary caregivers must be Iowa residents, at least 18, and registered with the program.
Minors need a parent or guardian registered as their primary caregiver.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Not legal: medical use only.
Choose a phone or video call when you book; we confirm if your situation requires video.
Generally, yes. The Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Program is for Iowa 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 Iowa'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 Iowa's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with Iowa Department of Health and Human Services registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.
$159 for new patients, $159 for renewals. State fees are separate.