Medical Marijuanna

Another treatment modality
for our patients

Medical Marijuana: Our 3 Step process

Step 1

In-person or TELE-MED options available for the initial consultation

We see our new patients for an intake visit, obtain a detailed history, review medical records, perform an exam, and establish whether the patient qualifies for Medical Marijianna under the NJ Compassionate Use of Medical Marijuana statutes.

For patient safety, we ask our new patients to provide us with a urine sample for a drug screen.

NO MEDICAL MARIJUANNA IS PRESCRIBED ON THE FIRST VISIT

Step 2

At this, second visit, a week later, we review the results of the urine drug screen (positive for cannabioids is not expected), and establish the proper monthly dose (0.5 to 3 oz./mo) of Medical Marijuanna. A 3-month recommendation is submitted to the NJ MMP.

THIS VISIT WE COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS WITH THE STATE TO PROVIDE OUR PATIENTS WITH THEIR OWN MEDICAL MARIJUANNA CARD

Step 3

Patients use our Attending Order Form to register with the state, upload a "selfie" photo, a governemnt issued ID and a proof of NJ residency. Most commonly, a week later, once the MM card arrives in the mail the patients use card to schedule an intake visit at a dispensary, and to purchase Medical Marijuanna.

FOLLOW UP WITH THE DOCTOR EVERY 90 DAYS IS REQUIRED BY THE NJ STATUTES

STATE APPROVED DIAGNOSES

FOR THE INCLUSION IN THE MEDICAL MARIJUANNA PROGRAM

Any one of the following conditions, if resistant and/or non-responsive to conventional medical therapy, qualifies a patient for the NJ Medical Marijuanna Program:

• Seizure disorder, including epilepsy;

• Chronic intractable pain of skeletal muscular spasticity;

• Glaucoma;

• Severe or chronic pain,

• Severe nausea or vomiting, cachexia, or wasting syndrome results from the condition or treatment of human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or cancer;

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,

• Multiple sclerosis,

• Terminal cancer,

• Muscular dystrophy

• Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease;

• Terminal illness, if the physician has determined a prognosis of less than 12 months of life; or

• PTSD

The New Jersey Medical Marijuanna statutes have just, in 2018, added 5 new qualifying conditions:

• Anxiety

• Migraine

• Chronic Pain related to Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Chronic Pain of visceral origin

• Tourette’s Syndrome

MEDICAL MARIJUANNA AT PREMIERMD
Visit Fees

NO HEALTH INSURANCE

Many of our patients are uninsured or prefer to pay out-of-pocket.

For these patients, the initial consultation is $270, payable by CC, check or cash.
Each follow up visit is $100.

We provide you with a payment receipt for your records and for tax-related purposes.

WITH HEALTH INSURANCE

We participate with some plans of the following insurance companies, Aetna, Cigna, Clover, Wellcare.

For those patients with medical insurance, the initial consultation is $270, payable by CC, check or cash.

However, we submit the claims to the contracted insurance companies and refund the patient the appropriate amount once the insurance company pays out on this claim.

Patient payments for the follow-up visits will depend on the specifics of a policy (usually, just a regular copay will apply).

WITH A HIGH-DEDUCTIBLE PLAN

For those patients with medical insurance, the initial consultation is $270, payable by CC, check or cash.

However, we will submit the claim for the consultation to the contracted insurance companies (for example, Aetna, Cigna, Clover) and refund the patient the appropriate amount once the insurance company sends us an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

Payment for follow-up visits will depend on the specific policy.

OUT-OF-NETWORK INSURANCE PLANS

Patients with insurance policies of companies we don’t participate with (such as Horizon, BC/BS, United) will pay $270 for the initial consultation, and $100 for the follow-up visits and receive reimbursements or credits towards the deductible from their insurance companies.

To assist our patients we submit the billing forms to the appropriate insurance companies and the insurance companies will either reimburse the patients directly or apply visit costs towards the decuctible.

FOUR THINGS
TO BRING TO YOUR
FIRST VISIT FOR
MEDICAL MARIJUANNA

Medical Records

Notes from your medical care team that help establish the presence of the diagnoses accepted by the State of New Jersey for inclusion in the Medical Marijuanna Program.

Driver's License

The State of New Jersey is very strict with establishing the identity of the patients seeking to qualify for the Medical Marijuanna program. A government issued ID is a prerequisite for participation in the program.

Proof of Residency

Necessary to assure the patients are current residents of the State. Any reasonably recent bill will serve as proof of residency. Many of our patients print or email us a recent bill from their cell phone company.

Payment

Regardless of the presence or absence of insurance, the patient is responsible for paying $270 for the initial consultation at the time of the visit.

Medicare patients pay $0 at their first visit.