Here you will find:
Overview of the Massachusetts Medical Process
After your virtual visit with CED Clinic's healthcare provider, the medical component of your card (the doctor “certification”) part is complete.
Massachusetts also requires that you complete a brief online application so that they can mail you a state-sponsored plastic license, which gives you access to MA dispensaries (and others that offer reciprocity) for 365 days. Both of these two parts of the MA license (the doctor visit and the state registration) must be renewed annually. Pediatric patients, biannually.
Massachusetts also requires that you complete a brief online application so that they can mail you a state-sponsored plastic license, which gives you access to MA dispensaries (and others that offer reciprocity) for 365 days. Both of these two parts of the MA license (the doctor visit and the state registration) must be renewed annually. Pediatric patients, biannually.
Registration Steps
1. Visit the new CCC patient gateway: https://patient.massciportal.com
After you receive confirmation that the application has been approved, you may log back into the Patient Portal, using your username and password (this link: https://patient.massciportal.com ) to print a paper card (if you need it).
- Select the first box that indicates you are a "newly certified patient and would like to create an account and register for the Medical Use of Marijuana Online Program for the first time"
- Complete the state registration, following the online instructions (your PIN code will be emailed to you by CED Clinic after your appointment)
- REMEMBER to have your proof of residency and photo of yourself already scanned and formatted correctly on your computer, as this is a time-sensitive process
- REMEMBER to have your proof of residency and photo of yourself already scanned and formatted correctly on your computer, as this is a time-sensitive process
After you receive confirmation that the application has been approved, you may log back into the Patient Portal, using your username and password (this link: https://patient.massciportal.com ) to print a paper card (if you need it).
- This paper-printed card can be used at all of the dispensaries until the plastic license arrives in the mail. If you have a card from last year that is still valid, the completion of the above steps should automatically prompt a new card to be mailed by the state.
new patients
1. Visit the new CCC patient gateway: https://patient.massciportal.com
After you receive confirmation that the application has been approved, you may log back into the Patient Portal, using your username and password (this link: https://patient.massciportal.com ) to print a paper card (if you need it).
- Select the first box that indicates you are a "newly certified patient and would like to create an account and register for the Medical Use of Marijuana Online Program for the first time"
- Complete the state registration, following the online instructions (your PIN code will be emailed to you by CED Clinic after your appointment)
- REMEMBER to have your proof of residency and photo of yourself already scanned and formatted correctly on your computer, as this is a time-sensitive process
- REMEMBER to have your proof of residency and photo of yourself already scanned and formatted correctly on your computer, as this is a time-sensitive process
After you receive confirmation that the application has been approved, you may log back into the Patient Portal, using your username and password (this link: https://patient.massciportal.com ) to print a paper card (if you need it).
- This paper-printed card can be used at all of the dispensaries until the plastic license arrives in the mail. If you have a card from last year that is still valid, the completion of the above steps should automatically prompt a new card to be mailed by the state.
renewing patients
1. Visit the new CCC patient gateway: https://patient.massciportal.com
3. Print your card
After you receive confirmation that the application has been approved, you may log back into the Patient Portal, using your username and password (this link: https://patient.massciportal.com ) to print a paper card (if you need it).
- If this is your first entry into the new system, click box which indicates that you’re a renewing patient, but new to this system. Where appropriate, click the link that allows you to “Claim Account”
- After claiming your account, log in to complete a brief review of your Cannabis Control Commission (state) application profile, so that the state can reissue you a plastic license for this year.
- Once this is done, expect to receive an email from “CNBCommission (CCC)” informing you that "You have successfully completed your registration”.
3. Print your card
After you receive confirmation that the application has been approved, you may log back into the Patient Portal, using your username and password (this link: https://patient.massciportal.com ) to print a paper card (if you need it).
- This paper-printed card can be used at all of the dispensaries until the plastic license arrives in the mail. If you have a card from last year that is still valid, the completion of the above steps should automatically prompt a new card to be mailed by the state.
pediatric patients
1. Visit the new CCC patient gateway: https://patient.massciportal.com
3. Print your card
After you receive confirmation that the application has been approved, you may log back into the Patient Portal, using your username and password (this link: https://patient.massciportal.com ) to print a paper card (if you need it).
For additional resources on pediatric medical cannabis, visit our Pediatrics page
- Scroll to the bottom segment: PARENTS, LEGAL GUARDIANS AND CAREGIVERS OF PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
- Select the box that pertains to your status of new or renewing the patient's registration.
- Select the box that pertains to your status of new or renewing the patient's registration.
- Complete the state registration, following the online instructions (The new patient PIN code will be emailed to you by CED Clinic after your appointment)
- Pediatric Reminder REMEMBER to have the proof of MA residency and photos of yourself and the patient PLUS a document of proof of parent or legal guardianship (like birth certificate or proof of adoption)
- Once this is done, expect to receive an email from “CNBCommission (CCC)” informing you that "You have successfully completed your registration”.
3. Print your card
After you receive confirmation that the application has been approved, you may log back into the Patient Portal, using your username and password (this link: https://patient.massciportal.com ) to print a paper card (if you need it).
- This paper-printed card can be used at all of the dispensaries until the plastic license arrives in the mail. If you have a card from last year that is still valid, the completion of the above steps should automatically prompt a new card to be mailed by the state.
For additional resources on pediatric medical cannabis, visit our Pediatrics page
Where to start the registration
If you are unable to register online, a more lengthy paper registration process is available. Please call (833) 869-6820 to request a paper registration form.
Step-By-Step Guides
Click below for a PDF or Video of Step-By-Step registration instructions
Contacting the Cannabis Control Commission
General Inquiries & Comments
Phone: 774-415-0200
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester, MA 01604
(Please note that walk-in appointments are not accepted)
Medical-Use of Marijuana Program
Phone: 833-869-6820
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/medical-use-of-marijuana-program
Phone: 774-415-0200
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester, MA 01604
(Please note that walk-in appointments are not accepted)
Medical-Use of Marijuana Program
Phone: 833-869-6820
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/medical-use-of-marijuana-program
Additional Registration Information from the CCC
Visit https://mass-cannabis-control.com/masscip-tutorials/ for additional tutorials on navigating the Medical Marijuana Program and Licensing
Helpful Links
- https://mass-cannabis-control.com
Home of the Cannabis Control Commission - https://mass-cannabis-control.com/masscip-tutorials/
Video walk-through of the MassCIP portal for Medical Use of Marijuana Program and Licensing