Medical Marijuana Card Help for Older Adults
Older adults follow the same Massachusetts process as every adult patient. This page gathers the parts that help most: the papers to have ready, options if online is hard, and how a caregiver can help.

Older adults follow the same Massachusetts process as every adult patient. This page gathers the parts that help most: the papers to have ready, options if online is hard, and how a caregiver can help.
Older adults follow the same Massachusetts process as every adult patient. This page gathers the parts that help most: the papers to have ready, options if online is hard, and how a caregiver can help.
Acceptable forms of ID include a current Massachusetts driver's license, a current Massachusetts ID card with your photograph, and a current U.S. passport, U.S. military ID or Permanent Resident Card(masscannabiscontrol.com).
You must also upload a Proof of Residency document which cannot be your ID card(masscannabiscontrol.com).
A utility bill less than 60 days old or a current motor vehicle registration card can serve as proof of residency(masscannabiscontrol.com).
Renewing your registration via the Online System is the fastest and easiest way to renew(masscannabiscontrol.com).
Paper renewal applications are also available for those who are not able to renew in the Online System(masscannabiscontrol.com).
If you are unable to print the forms, the Commission can send them to you by mail(masscannabiscontrol.com).
To authorize a release of your medical information, you download and complete the Authorization for Release of Information Form(masscannabiscontrol.com).
You may designate up to two personal Caregivers(masscannabiscontrol.com).
You can add or change Caregiver information in your account during the renewal process(masscannabiscontrol.com).
A certification may be valid for two years when the provider verifies that the patient is receiving Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income(state regulation).
Whether that applies to you is for your provider to decide.
You can renew your registration up to 60 days before the expiration date(masscannabiscontrol.com).
The regulation's definition of a Qualifying Patient includes a Massachusetts Resident who is 18 years of age or older and has been diagnosed by a Certifying Healthcare Provider as having a Debilitating Medical Condition(state regulation).
You will receive an email reminder to the email address the Commission has on file(masscannabiscontrol.com).
No. AC makes no claim about what marijuana does for any health condition. Ask your doctor about your health.
Advanced Dispensary in Peabody is being built and has no opening date.
Are you 21 years of age or older?