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Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Online System Changing as of January 27th

What is the migration about?

On Monday, January 27th, 2020, The Cannabis  Control Commission’s Medical Use  of Marijuana Program Online System will migrate from the Commonwealth’s Virtual  Gateway (VG) to the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (CIP). As a result, constituents should anticipate fewer interruptions in service, access to a streamlined, user-friendly experience and ongoing enhancements to the system!

How does this impact CAC and it’s patients?

The entire statewide system is down for the migration from Friday 1/24 at 6pm through Monday 1/27. As a result, we are unable to confirm patient data within the statewide system unless we have already served you AND you have an up-to-date, permanent MA Medical Card with photo.

What does this mean for patients shopping at CAC Taunton this weekend (1/24-1/27)?

  • Temporary Medical Cards: CAC will not be able to accept temporary printed medical cards without a photo since we will have no way to verify patients. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • New CAC Patients: We also will not be able to process patients new to CAC, due to the inability to confirm patient information with the state.

  • Existing CAC Patients: Existing patients should be prepared for longer wait times as we manually confirm your information, so please plan your trip accordingly.

  • Hours of Operation: We will be open normal hours for all existing patients - 10am - 7:30pm

How do I claim my new online account with MassCIP?

Patients and caregivers will need to claim their Virtual Gateway account in MassCIP in order to access the Medical Use of Marijuana Online System going forward. To claim your account, please visit the CCC’s website, using the tutorials they have provided. You will not be able to manage your previous account, until you claim and setup your new account on the Mass CIP portal.

Claim your online account here: https://partners.massciportal.com/


Where can I find online video tutorials about MassCIP?

Online tutorials can be found here: https://mass-cannabis-control.com/masscip-tutorials/

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New Financial Hardship Discount Requirements from the CCC

How can I receive a financial hardship discount?

In order to be compliant with the the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, CAC requires verification including one of the following documents in order to obtain a hardship discount:

  • Official MassHealth acceptance letter for the current year, or official MassHealth re-determination letter for the current year (we do not accept MassHealth Managed Care or official MassHealth cards)

  • SSI benefit verification letter for the current year (Social Security Disability Insurance benefit does not qualify)

  • State or federal tax return from this year or last year, including all attachments; or

  • SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) statement from the current year (submitting your Department of Transitional Assistance card is not sufficient documentation for a fee waiver approval).

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CAC Vaporization Product Safety Statement

With recent concerns pertaining to the safety of vaporization products containing Vitamin E Acetate, Commonwealth Alternative Care wants to ensure patients that all our products, including vape cartridges, are held to the highest purity and safety standards. We have never and will never use Vitamin E Acetate in any of our products because your health and safety is our number one priority.

INGREDIENTS:

In addition to that we will never use the following ingredients: 

  • Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)

  • Propylene Glycol (PG)

  • Vegetable Glycerin (VG)

  • Hydrocarbons:

  • Hexane

  • Haptane

  • Petroleum Ether

  • Naphtha

TESTING:

Our products, as well as their devices, are third-party tested for harmful contaminants including heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbes. 

VAPE ACCESSORIES: 

At CAC, we partner with a US-based vaping hardware manufacturer who maintains the highest specifications within their operations and guarantees the safety of their devices. The well-being of our patients is, and has always been, our number one goal and we will continue to ensure compliance for all our vaporized medicine products.

QUESTIONS?:

Please contact info@commonwealthaltcare.org with any questions. We also encourage you to share this information with other concerned individuals.

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