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Step Two: Register with the State
After your telemedicine appointment, you’ll be certified over the phone and have your state registration approved instantly via the Initial Access Program. If approved, you will receive your Initial Access Certification card from your certifying doctor, which acts as a temporary card for 14 days with a 2.5oz limit. This will give you access to BeWell Merrimac that same day! You will also receive an email from the MA Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) with instructions on how to register for the Medical Use of Marijuana Program through the MASS CIP Portal, you must complete this registration to receive your official medical card. This email will have a special personalized PIN, which is required to register. Enter your personal PIN code and upload all necessary documentation (government-issued ID – license, state ID, or passport) to your account through the MASS CIP Portal. Fill in all required fields and be sure to review it for accuracy before submitting your application. After registering, print your temporary paper program ID card, which you can use to access BeWell Merrimac. You will receive your official card in the mail once it is ready. When you receive your certification, it is important to take note of the expiration date, most cards expire 1 year after the date of approval, but some may expire earlier.