
- Longevity
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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 Ohio patients for the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.
Choose a video or phone appointment for your Ohio evaluation.
The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program is run by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. Registry card after a physician recommendation.
Ohio 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 Ohio's rules require a video visit for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
Renew your registration and physician recommendation each year.
Adult use: Legal for adults 21+ (Issue 2, 2023).
Caregivers must be 21+ and register with the program.
Minors can qualify with a parent or guardian's consent serving 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 Ohio Division of Cannabis Control before you apply.
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Answers about the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program, from eligibility to renewal.
Book my evaluationBook your evaluation with HealifyNow. A physician recommends medical marijuana. Complete your registration online. Receive your registry card. Buy from licensed Ohio dispensaries. Ohio allows physicians to evaluate patients through telehealth.
HealifyNow's evaluation is $159 for new patients and $149 for renewals. State fees are separate: Check the Division of Cannabis Control for the current fee.
Ohio's list includes aids, als, alzheimer's disease, cachexia, cancer, cte, crohn's disease, epilepsy, and more.
Registration is generally valid for one year.
Renew your registration and physician recommendation each year.
Caregivers must be 21+ and register with the program.
Minors can qualify with a parent or guardian's consent serving 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+ (Issue 2, 2023).
Ohio allows physicians to evaluate patients through telehealth.
Generally, yes. The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program is for Ohio 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 Ohio'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 Ohio's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with Ohio Division of Cannabis Control registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.
$159 for new patients, $149 for renewals. State fees are separate.