
- 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 Maryland patients for the Maryland Medical Cannabis Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.
Choose a video or phone appointment for your Maryland evaluation.
The Maryland Medical Cannabis Program is run by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Patient registration plus a certification from a registered provider.
Maryland doesn't limit eligibility to a fixed list. Any severe condition for which other treatments haven't worked.
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 Maryland's rules require a video visit for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
Certifications last up to a year. Renew with a new certification before yours expires.
Adult use: Legal for adults 21+ (since July 2023).
Caregivers must be 21+ and register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration.
Minors can qualify with a parent or guardian registered as 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 Maryland Cannabis Administration before you apply.
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Answers about the Maryland Medical Cannabis Program, from eligibility to renewal.
Book my evaluationRegister with the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Book your evaluation with HealifyNow. A registered provider certifies you. Receive your patient ID. Buy from licensed Maryland dispensaries. Maryland allows certifications through telehealth.
HealifyNow's evaluation is $159 for new patients and $149 for renewals. State fees are separate: Check the Maryland Cannabis Administration for current fees.
Any severe condition for which other treatments haven't worked. Common reasons include chronic pain, cachexia, severe nausea, seizures, glaucoma.
Certifications are valid for up to one year.
Certifications last up to a year. Renew with a new certification before yours expires.
Caregivers must be 21+ and register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration.
Minors can qualify with a parent or guardian registered as 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+ (since July 2023).
Maryland allows certifications through telehealth.
Generally, yes. The Maryland Medical Cannabis Program is for Maryland 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 Maryland'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 Maryland's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with Maryland Cannabis Administration registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.
$159 for new patients, $149 for renewals. State fees are separate.