New Yorker’s Find That Medical Cannabis Is Too Expensive For Many

March 24, 2016
johnhollon
New York, Policy & Legal
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New York’s medical marijuana law went into effect in January, but many patients said they still don’t have access to the medicine.

Many patients said they can’t afford the medicine. The market dictates the price, which is only disclosed between the company and the New York State Department of Health.

In addition, if a patient wants a certification that looks like a license, it’s an added expense that can cost up to $200. Health insurance also doesn’t cover it.

“It’s kind of a lost cause for some people,” cancer survivor Nancy Rivera said.

Rivera had high hopes when the state legalized medical marijuana, but she said the medicine is still out of reach for many patients. [Read more at News10.com]

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