Vermont Medical Marijuana Doctors Online: Telehealth Evaluations & Renewals

Under 7 V.S.A. 951 and the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) FAQ, a Vermont-licensed physician, osteopathic physician, naturopathic physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner may complete the Health Care Professional Verification Form, as may a professional licensed in a substantially equivalent role in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or New York. The MMJ.com Vermont visit is a 15-minute video evaluation with a Vermont-licensed healthcare professional.

Only that you have a debilitating medical condition on Vermont's list (cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV, AIDS, glaucoma, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, PTSD, ulcerative colitis, or a condition producing cachexia, chronic pain, severe nausea, or seizures). The CCB notes that the professional does not prescribe or recommend cannabis; completing the form verifies the diagnosis for the Medical Cannabis Registry.

A bona fide healthcare professional-patient relationship under 7 V.S.A. 952: a treating or consulting relationship of not less than three months during which the professional has completed a full assessment of your medical history and current condition, including a personal physical examination. The three-month requirement does not apply for terminal illness, cancer, AIDS, hospice care, a recent move to Vermont, a specialist referral, or a condition of recent or sudden onset.

The CCB requires a Health Care Professional Verification Form, signed and dated within the last six months, with every initial and renewal application. Submit it with your online application, a current digital photo, and the $50 non-refundable fee; the CCB responds in writing within 30 days and mails the registry card.

Every three years. Vermont registry cards are valid for three years under 7 V.S.A. 955(a) as amended by Act 166 of 2024, and a new Health Care Professional Verification Form is required at each renewal. The renewal fee is $50.