RED CARD! HOW LONG!

[yetibear]

High All, I went into renew my card and did everything correctly, from the doctors to mailing in the payment. but still have not received anything!!! it took about 6 months originally, does anyone know if colorado is running behind again?:thumbsup:

yetibear Reviewed by yetibear on 12-11-2011. RED CARD! HOW LONG! High All, I went into renew my card and did everything correctly, from the doctors to mailing in the payment. but still have not received anything!!! it took about 6 months originally, does anyone know if colorado is running behind again?:thumbsup: Rating: 5

[mustangwomyn]

Here is some info regarding applications being delayed from westword
Med. marijuana patients must wait 6 months to reapply if applications found to be "fraudulent" - Denver News - The Latest Word


Potentially fraudulent forms delay approval of medical marijuana applications
DENVER -- Following notification by law enforcement agencies of potentially fraudulent physician certification forms, the Medical Marijuana Registry at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment began holding registry applications from certain identified physicians for further verification. Approximately 2,600 applications received between Sept. 5 and Oct. 14 initially were delayed, followed by another approximately 1,600 applications received between Oct. 15 and Dec. 5.


Law enforcement representatives had been present in two locations where applicants were being seen by someone other than a physician. Applications received by the department were consistent with this information.


The amendment to the Colorado Constitution passed by the voters in 2000, which established the registry, allows only physicians to evaluate patients for the purpose of diagnosing a debilitating medical condition and recommending medical marijuana. Additionally, legislation passed in 2010 provided further clarifying language about what constitutes a bona fide patient-physician relationship for purposes of the registry. The 2010 language established that the patient-physician relationship must include a personal physical examination, recordkeeping and an offer of follow up appointments with the physician. Consequently, an applicant who sees a non-physician does not meet the legal requirements of the registry.


Due to concerns about potential fraud, registry officials contacted the physicians whose names and signatures appeared on the registry certification forms for applicants who were believed to have been seen by someone other than the physician. The physicians were asked to verify whether or not they had seen specific patients and had signed their certification forms.


For the initial group of 2,600, the department has received responses from the identified physicians and reviewed all of the relevant information -- and based on that information will notify applicants whether their applications were accepted, denied or rejected. Denials of applications will be issued when the totality of the information indicates the physician did not see the patient. If it is unclear if the physician or some other individual saw the applicant, the application will be rejected. Applicants in the original group of 2,600 applications should receive notification from the registry by Dec. 23.


Denied applicants must wait six months from the date of denial before reapplying for the registry. Rejected applicants can resubmit a new application without delay and without the additional application processing fee of $90 through December 29, 2011 or $35 effective December 30, 2011.


The remaining 1,600 delayed applications received between Oct. 14 and Dec. 5 should complete the verification process around the first of the year, with notification of application status to those patients by the end of January.


Dr. Chris Urbina, executive director and chief medical officer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said, "We recognize many applicants have been impacted by the extended verification process, but the investigation was necessary to maintain the integrity of the Medical Marijuana Registry. The enabling legislation requires physicians to verify a patient has one of the qualifying debilitating medical conditions to receive medical marijuana -- and the legislation also requires personal, physical medical exams. The department has the responsibility to deny applications that don't meet those criteria."


Urbina further commented, "The exposure of this fraud should lead marijuana registry applicants to take care to ensure that they are seen and examined by a physician if they intend to apply to the medical marijuana registry."

[5280and420]

My renewal last month look like 11 days to get the new card. Super fast now.

[mustangwomyn]

Mine took like 4 weeks. Glad I didn't get hung up in this BS, I went to a doc recommended by my center, truly a class operation, no production line setting & since I am on Disability I qualifed for a lower rate directly through the doctor himself. He really took the time to do a full examination & even provided some suggestions on how to better relieve my pain which is only one of the reasons I qualify.

I also now qualify for the new indigent standards (:thumbsup as of 1/1/12 so I need to get a request into the state for a certified copy of my tax return. so I can get it submitted after the 1st as it will make me tax exempt till I am due for renewal, which will save me a few $$$$ every month.

[DenverRelief]

If you are among the patients involved in the WellDocs debacle, here is some awful news:

Medical marijuana: CDPHE's Dr. Chris Urbina on physician assistants, patient denials - Denver News - The Latest Word

Don't see how they can force patients who need medicine NOW to wait another 6 months for what a physician did.

[mustangwomyn]

This is insanity, Like you are susposted to walk into the office and ask for documentation as to their degree. Many are going to assume they are seeing a doctor, not knowing any difference. What a load of BS.

[HighPopalorum]

Mailed November 16. Card received January 7.

[mustangwomyn]

Glad to hear you received it. I just mailed in my application to update my current card to indigent status, since I am elgible might as well enjoy the tax free status.
:smokin:

Mailed November 16. Card received January 7.

[denverbear]

what where the procedure's for getting the free card...I myself am on permanet disability thru social sec...my only income is mym social sec check...does my wife's job count?/

[mustangwomyn]

Bear;

It is based on your AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) from your colorado Income tax return. I am listing the basic information below, which is also available at Colorado: Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry

[align=left]Effective January 1, 2012, the Registry will no longer accept Food Stamp and Supplemental Security Income letters as proof of low-income status.
Patients with a household income that is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level or less, qualify for fee waiver. The chart below indicates the annual household incomes, adjusted for family size, that qualify.
Household incomes at 185% of 2011 Federal Poverty Guidelines*[/align]

# in Family	Annual Income
1	$20,146.50
2	$27,213.50
3	$34,280.50
4	$41,347.50
5	$48,414.50
6	$55,481.50
7	$62,548.50
8	$69,615.50
Each Additional	$ 7,067.00

[align=left]Source: Federal Register, Vol 76, No. 13, January 20, 2011, ppl 3637-3638*Poverty guidelines are updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 9902(2)To apply for a Fee Waiver/Tax Exempt Status, patients must:

1. Request a certified copy of their most current State tax return from the Department of Revenue. Tax returns must be within the last two years to qualify. Patients can request a certified copy of their tax return by completing form DR-5714 â??Request for Copy of Tax Returnsâ?? available atwww.colorado.gov/cms/forms/dor-tax/dr5714.pdf. The form must be completed, notarized and sent to the Colorado Department of Revenue for processing.2. Complete form MMR1010 Request for Fee Waiver/Tax-Exempt Status. Click here to download the form.

3. Send the Request for Fee Waiver/Tax-Exempt Status form and the certified copy of the most current State tax return with the patientâ??s application.

4. Patients who already have a Medical Marijuana Registration Card, may submit form MMR 1010 and a copy of their certified State tax return to have their card status modified to â??Tax Exempt.â?�
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Hope this Helps

what where the procedure's for getting the free card...I myself am on permanet disability thru social sec...my only income is mym social sec check...does my wife's job count?/