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Request for Application Form (RFA)
This registration form is for a place of business where marijuana may be dispensed or sold at retail to qualifying patients and primary caregivers, and for which the department has issued a dispensary facility license. Obtain the Request for Application (RFA) form and the form for dispensary facilities.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionThe Pharmacy Commission has jurisdiction over pharmacy practice in Connecticut and approves the licensure and registration of pharmacies, pharmacists, pharmacy interns and non-resident pharmacies. The Commission posts the monthly meeting agenda and minutes to the Department of Consumer Protection website.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionA patient or caregiver will report any changes in their applications within five business days to the Medical Marijuana Program by using the Change of Patient Record form. Patients can also find the Change of Dispensary Facility, Change of Caregiver/Legal Guardian and Change of Record forms.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionThe Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians operates within the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and is comprised of eight members. The board is charged with advising the DCP regarding implementation of various provisions of Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 420f, Section 21a-408.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionThe Medical Marijuana Program, as administered by the State of Connecticut, is the authority on registration and enrollment for patients who qualify for medical marijuana treatment. A certified physician must initiate the registration on the patient's behalf.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionRequest for Application Form (RFA) Questions and Answers
Dispensary facility questions and answers for applicants as can answers about products, paraphernalia and specific statutes.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionConsumer Protection Publications
Brochures and presentation materials for the general public and physicians.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionAnswers to the most frequently asked questions concerning qualifying patients, primary caregivers and renewal.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionAdding Debilitating Medical Conditions
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) will accept and consider petitions to add debilitating conditions, treatments or diseases to the list of 11 conditions currently allowed by law.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionPhysicians must also have a bona fide relationship with the patient in order to register them with the program. A bona fide physician-patient relationship means a relationship in which the physician has ongoing responsibility for the assessment, care and treatment of a patient's debilitating medical condition.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionIf a patient's physician certifies the need for the patient to have a primary caregiver, the patient may register one person to act as their caregiver in regards to their medical marijuana use. Caregivers can find information about how to register online and forms to submit to the department.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionOffice of the Healthcare Advocate
The Office of the Healthcare Advocate can assist Connecticut residents with their healthcare coverage. Find information about enrollment into healthcare coverage, understanding the referral or pre-authorization process or assistance with the appeal/grievance procedures here.
Agency: Office of the Healthcare AdvocateOptions for filing a complaint with the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID). Filing a complaint with CID doesn't include support for Husky Health or health insurance that is regulated by the federal government.
Agency: Department of InsuranceAppeal health insurance denials of coverage or reimbursement for services through an independent review process. Filing an appeal with CID doesn't include support for Husky Health or health insurance that is regulated by the federal government.
Agency: Department of InsuranceInsurance Companies Marketing Health Plans in Connecticut
Companies with approved health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Agency: Department of Insurance