Become a Patient - Mass Alternative Care

Becoming a Patient is
Easier Than Ever

1. Get Certified

Obtain a medical marijuana certification from your certifying provider.

2. Get Pin Number

After your certification, you will receive a PIN number from your provider. It will also be emailed to you from the Cannabis Control Commission.

3. Register with Mass CIP (formerly Virtual Gateway)

Register with the Mass CIP by creating a username and password.

4. Print Temporary Card

Once registered with the Medical Marijuana online system, you will receive an email confirming your registration with instructions how to print a temporary program ID.

5. Visit Mass Alternative Care

Make sure to bring your valid patient ID card and a second, unexpired state-issued picture ID to purchase our medical products.

MAC Med Friends

Get Your Medical Marijuana Card

Get your Med Card quick and easy with any of these providers. Click the link and make an appointment today!

Leafwell

EZ MedCard

Alternative Wellness Centers

Med Well Health and Wellness Centers

Key Medical Card Benefits

Medical Marijuana Patient & Caregivers are exempt from the 20% state and local taxes on Adult Use purchases and are also eligible for receiving discounts on both medicated and non-medicated products.

Cardholders are able to purchase and possess up to 10 ounces of flower every 60 days. That means larger product variety and buying power!

All Dispensaries must hold a percentage of all inventory for medical use, giving you access to better selection

MAC Cares

MAC provides reduced cost marijuana to all patients with documented verified financial hardship. Other qualifying discount factors include senior citizen discount, veteran discount and MassHealth discount and SSI discount. Read more about what’s required in the link below.

Compassion Care Package

Being a patient
has its perks

RMD Agent Discounts

Medical patients that are employed within the cannabis industry receive 15% off their purchase. Must show RMD identification or proof of employment. Discounts cannot be combined, MAC Bucks still applicable.