LOS ANGELES MEDICAL MARIJUANA ID PROGRAM

The Los Angeles County Medical Marijuana ID Program (MMIP) is planning to begin scheduling appointments on: June 1, 2007.

Applications will be accepted by appointment only.

Before Your Appointment

Scheduling appointments you must obtain the following:

1. A written recommendation from your physician and make sure there is a copy in your medical file.

2. Give your physician a signed "Authorization for Release of Medical Records" for your medical file.

3. A Medical Marijuana Program Application/Renewal form (English/Spanish).

4. Call to schedule your appointment at 1-866-621-2204 (beginning June 1, 2007).


What to Bring to Your Appointment


1. The original written recommendation from your physician on official letterhead, prescription pad, or Written Documentation of Patient's Medical Record (English/Spanish).

2. A completed original MMIC Application/Renewal Form (English/Spanish).

3. A government-issued photo identification (i.e. California State Driver's License, a California State ID Card, United States Passport, Veteran's Administration ID Card).

4. Proof that you live in Los Angeles County, for example, the current photo ID's listed above, current utility bill, California motor vehicle registration with your current address in Los Angeles County, or mortgage payment receipt.

5. Fee (To Be Determined - qualified MediCal participants will receive a 50% reduction in fee). Payments can be made by cash, check, or money order. Application fees are non-refundable.


After Submitting Your Application

1. You can choose to pick-up your ID card, or to have it mailed to a designated address. It can take up to 35 days to receive your MMIC if the application is complete. If a MMIC gets lost in the mail, you will need to reapply.

2. The physician's license will be verified with the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.

3. The physician's recommendation will be verified with the physician's office.


http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/mmip/