A- Under California law, you must have a recommendation or approval for the medical use of cannabis from a licensed physician. A physician may write a recommendation for any condition for which cannabis provides relief. However, most physicians write recommendations for symptoms associated with AIDS, Anxiety, Nausea, Migraines, cancer, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and many other serious illnesses.
A- Yes, if you qualify you will be issued a Medical Marijuana Patient Photo Verification Card.
A- Qualified patients will also receive a written recommendation statement to act as proof of their medical evaluation.
A- The advantages are numerous. The card fits conveniently in your pocket and is made of high quality, super durable plastic that’s made to last. The card also contains a unique, ultra patented, anti-forgery system, making this card nearly impossible to duplicate. In some ways the card will make the paper recommendations obsolete. The card will act as photo verification for the card holder. This will let law enforcement or dispensaries know that the patient is a legitimate and legal medical marijuana patient under Prop 215 by HS 11362.5.
A- No, with the exception of a few cities in Northern California, Los Angeles and Riverside County in Southern California, the state is not currently offering a medical marijuana card. This card was created by HHHC to simplify the verification process. Now patients have a safe and convenient way to hold their recommendations in their wallet or pocket.
A- No, you must be at least 18 years or older with valid proof of age and identification in order to qualify.
A- After obtaining your recommendation, you are legally entitled to grow, possess, consume, and transport cannabis as your medicine. This is only a California state law; the federal government does not recognize medical marijuana.
A- No, a recommendation from a doctor is valid only from the date written; therefore it would not relate to any past court dates or drug tests. A recommendation cannot and will not be backdated.
A- At Holistic Health and Healing Center we recommend that if you have questions regarding job drug testing, you should discuss those concerns with your employer or the Human Resources department. Ultimately, even if you are a legal medical marijuana patient in California, the status of your job after drug testing is up to your employer.
A- Keep the original copy of your physician’s letter of recommendation in a safe place, perhaps the glove box in your car. You may need it to prove your legal status following any encounter with law enforcement. You may also need it to obtain membership or to enter one of California’s many medical cannabis dispensaries. You should carry your verification card at all times.
A- Let your employer know that you are a legal patient under Proposition 215 Health and Safety Code 11362.5 and Senate Bill 420. Show him or her a copy of the laws if necessary. This situation is between the patient and the employer. It is up to the employer's discretion whether or not it would affect that patient's employment status. For more information please visit the Americans for Safe Access website at safeaccessnow.org, or the CA NORML chapter at canorml.org. Many patients consult a lawyer for legal advice.
A- No, the physician keeps a copy of your records and you receive an original letter of recommendation and a copy. Your records remain safe and confidential with us. Your records can ONLY be released with your written consent. We DO NOT report patients to any state or federal agencies.
A- The number of plants and quantity of medication you can possess varies from city to city. If your city or county does not have a higher limit, you may possess eight ounces of dried cannabis, six mature plants, or up to twelve immature plants. No city or county may adopt limits lower than these. We recommend that you check (SB420) for your local guidelines.
A- Yes, what you heard is correct. The federal government does not recognize California’s medical cannabis laws. Cannabis possession, cultivation, and use are illegal under federal law – even for qualified patients. The State however does support the use of medical marijuana as an alternative treatment and California’s medical cannabis laws remain fully in force and unaffected by this conflict.
A- Unfortunately, at this time, medical insurance companies will not cover any of your evaluation or your medicine cost.
A- Unfortunately, we cannot give out nor discuss any information regarding purchasing cannabis or medicine.
A- It is understandable that some patients have no medical history or just can't find their medical records. In this situation the doctor can still conduct the evaluation. Based on the physician's discretion, the physician may give you a temporary recommendation or ask you to fulfill certain requirements before one can be issued to you. If you cannot fulfill the requirements that the doctor requested you may be denied.
A- It is completely up to the doctor to make the determination. A clinic managers or the physician may assist you in getting your medical records to the doctor. The physician may give you a temporary recommendation or ask you to fulfill certain requirements. If you cannot fulfill the requirements that the doctor requested you may be denied. Please make every effort to bring some kind of medical documentation to the clinic. This could include X-rays, MRI’s, prescriptions, physician letters, medications or any other documentation showing that you have been to a doctor and have been diagnosed with your condition.
A – You can follow these easy steps to get your medical records. Contact your physician or hospital where you received treatment. Inform them that you will be requesting your medical records. They will inform you on what steps you need to follow. Typically, you will need to provide your physician with a written authorization to release your records. Ask for your physician’s fax number and fax your physician a release of medical records form or pick one up here.
A- No, your initial fee covers one year of service with the physician. So you can come in for a follow up appointment up to one year at no cost to you.
A- To the delight of medical marijuana supporters, the California Highway Patrol has agreed to stop taking cannabis from motorists in routine traffic stops who have a doctor's recommendation. Attorney General Bill Lockyer affirmed that medical marijuana use is sanctioned by California law, despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. CHP officers were told in an Aug. 22 bulletin of the new policy, which now allows patients traveling on state highways to have as much as 8 ounces of marijuana if they had a certified user identification card or written approval from a physician.
A- It’s easy, if you’re ready to make an appointment call 818-706-1120, or press the lets get started button. You can pick a clinic near you, where you can be seen by a physician specializing in medical marijuana.
A- Although you will be able to be medically evaluated by a CA licensed physician, the employees of HHHC and representatives are not physicians and do not practice medicine or dispense any medical advice. The HHHC staff is there to support and help physicians administer a clinic.
A- Patients can now be verified 24 hours a day, 365 days a year using our new secure online patient verification program. This online verification program will allow law enforcement and dispensarys to verify a patients’ status. The verification system is a quick, convenient and secure way for patients to be verified.
A- To better service our patients, we offer online patient verification available any time, 365 days a year. Our online patient verification program allows for quick, convenient and secure online patient verifications 24/7. If you choose to call or get verified by phone our 24/7 live operator will verify all qualified patients.