Medical Cannabis Card Benefits
Michigan Medical Cannabis Card Benefits
Medical card holders save money on cannabis purchases:
- Save at least 10% on medical cannabis products at dispensaries. Michigan medical marijuana cardholders do not pay excise taxes.
- Dispensary discounts to medical card holders as high as 50-75%!
- Dispensary Discounts for Caregiver
THC Potency and Purchase Limits
- Medical cannabis edibles available up to 200 mg THC per package.
- Recreational edibles are limited to 100 THC per package.
- More options of products to choose from.
- Medical patients may purchase up to 2.5 ounces per day.
- Caregivers may purchase up to 2.5 ounces per day.
Some medical patients require higher THC concentration to relieve symptoms of their medical conditions to achieve the best results.
Travel reciprocity
- A Michigan medical card may allow you to use your medical card in other medical cannabis-approved states that allow for out-of-state residents to purchase cannabis.
- It is not recommended to bring your medicine while flying or crossing state lines into Nonmedical marijuana-approved states. Marijuana is still federally regulated and considered a Schedule 1 drug.
Access to Dispensaries and Delivery Availability
- Enter any Michigan dispensary upon receiving your card.
- Cannabis deliveries in Michigan are allowed.
Job Security and Unemployment Benefits
- Active Medical Card holders in Michigan WILL continue to receive unemployment benefits and are not violating state law. The Michigan Supreme Court and the Court Of Appeals both have ruled in favor of medical patients receiving benefits with an active card.
- Many corporations have pro-medical cannabis policies in place. Your employer may too. Review your employee handbook or ask your employer about their medical marijuana policy.
- On-the-job accidents or injuries often result in a drug screening. Having a medical card could save your job!
Caregiver Pricing
- There is a clear distinction between caregiver pricing and it can be significant. If you are a caregiver or have a caregiver you should inquire at the dispensary for savings.
- Are you able to still get marijuana from a caregiver without an active MMJ card? Yes, however, you would be in the middle of “black market” transaction and it could you would lose protections afforded to medical patients.
What is the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program (MMMP) and what does being registered as a patient with an active card allow you to do?
The Michigan Medical Marijuana Program (MMMP) is a state registry program within the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. The program administers the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act as approved by Michigan voters (2008).
- After your approval by a medical cannabis doctor, it allows you to legally purchase, possess and grow medical cannabis.
- The MMMP allows patients without a caregiver to apply online
Helpful Information
Medical Marihuana Facility Licensing Application Section
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation
Medical Marihuana Facility Licensing
P.O. Box 30205
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517) 284-8599
E-Mail: [email protected]