
- 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 Rhode Island patients for the Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.
Choose a video or phone appointment for your Rhode Island evaluation.
The Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Program is run by the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Cannabis Control Commission. Registry card after a practitioner certification.
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island's rules require a video visit for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
Renew your certification and registry card before they expire.
Adult use: Legal for adults 21+.
Caregivers must be 21+ and register with the program.
Minors can qualify with a parent or guardian's consent and involvement.
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 Rhode Island Department of Health and the Cannabis Control Commission before you apply.
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Answers about the Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Program, from eligibility to renewal.
Book my evaluationBook your evaluation with HealifyNow. A practitioner certifies your condition. Apply with the Rhode Island program. Receive your registry card. Buy from licensed compassion centers. Choose a phone or video call when you book; we confirm if your situation requires video.
HealifyNow's evaluation is $179 for new patients and $149 for renewals. State fees are separate: Check the program for current fees.
Rhode Island's list includes cancer, glaucoma, hiv/aids, hepatitis c, cachexia, severe chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, and more.
Set by program rules.
Renew your certification and registry card before they expire.
Caregivers must be 21+ and register with the program.
Minors can qualify with a parent or guardian's consent and involvement.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Legal for adults 21+.
Choose a phone or video call when you book; we confirm if your situation requires video.
Generally, yes. The Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Program is for Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with Rhode Island Department of Health and the Cannabis Control Commission registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.
$179 for new patients, $149 for renewals. State fees are separate.