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Potential benefits of a marijuana medical card

  • Access to dispensaries

    In medical-only states, you need a medical card to enter dispensaries. Some dispensaries in adult use states only cater to medical card holders.

  • Tax savings

    In adult-use states, medical card holders can save up to 40% in taxes.

  • Cultivation

    Some states allow medical cannabis card holders to grow their own marijuana plants.

  • Higher possession

    Medical card holders typically are permitted to both purchase and possess higher quantities of cannabis than adult use customers.

  • Access to higher quality / more potent products

    Some dispensaries provide priority access to medical card holders, as well as stocking products with higher potencies.

  • Lower age restriction

    Medical cards are available to patients of all ages, while adult-use stores cater only to those aged 21 and over.

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State-Specific Steps

Embarking on your journey to relief in Leafwell is simple. Let our caring specialists guide you through the state-specific steps to obtain your medical cannabis card.

  1. 1

    Register Online With Leafwell

    You can speak to a doctor and qualify for a medical marijuana card online today.

  2. 2

    Attend Your Online Consultation

    Speak with a healthcare provider about whether medical cannabis is a good choice for you.

  3. 3

    Get Approved Instantly

    Our healthcare providers can approve you today. You’ll receive an approval email immediately after your consultation.

  4. 4

    Get Your Medical Card

    Complete any state-side requirements to acquire a digital or physical medical cannabis card.

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Apply for a medical cannabis card in your state

Cannabis is a remarkable plant with extraordinary potential. Today, it’s widely embraced for its ability to alleviate a broad range of symptoms. By obtaining your medical cannabis card from trusted medical marijuana doctors, you can unlock the relief you’ve been searching for. Embarking on your journey to relief with Leafwell is simple. Select your state to begin:

Qualifying conditions

While some states leave the decision of who qualifies to the healthcare provider, most have a list of conditions for which patients may be eligible for a medical cannabis card.

Every state is different, so check your state’s program for its current list of qualifying conditions.

There is increasing evidence that medical cannabis has a number of positive effects for numerous medical conditions. Find out more about which conditions benefit from medical marijuana on our research page.

Here are some of the most popular qualifying conditions in the US:

Documents you may need

You’ll need to provide the following to apply for an MMJ card:

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    Proof of Identity

    A driver’s license, state ID card, out-of-state driver’s license, U.S. passport or passport card, permanent resident card, certificate of naturalization, and certificate of citizenship are examples of proof of identity.

  • Medical Records (Optional)

    During your onboarding with Leafwell, you may need to upload medical records supporting your qualifying condition(s). However, most states do not require patients to present medical records.

Next steps after approval

After you are approved by a healthcare provider for your medical cannabis card, you will receive an email from Leafwell with clear next steps. The process after your doctor approval varies by state, so make sure you read this email and follow the guides provided.

  1. Complete application: Ensure that your state application is complete and submitted.
  2. Receive card: Get your MMJ card in the mail or download a digital card immediately, depending on the state program.
  3. Start shopping: Legally purchase medical cannabis products from a licensed dispensary.

How to renew your medical card

  1. Sign in to Leafwell or register as a renewal patient here if you’re new to Leafwell.
  2. Speak to a state-licensed physician online.
  3. Get approved.
  4. Submit state application (if applicable).
  5. Receive your card.

Legal topics

Medical cannabis patients can usually carry higher quantities of marijuana products than recreational users. Every state limit is different, so check your state’s information to ensure you follow the law.

Some programs also allow patients to grow their own medicine. In some states, an additional certification is required to enable you to grow.

Do not take cannabis over state lines. If you are moving around your state with cannabis, only carry what the law permits, preferably locked away and safely kept.

Caregivers

Medical marijuana patients can have a caregiver.

For most state programs, you qualify as a primary caregiver if:

  • You have been designated for that purpose by a legal medical marijuana patient.
  • You are consistently responsible for that person’s housing, health, or safety.
  • The care you provide is independent of the assistance you give the person in taking medical marijuana.
  • You have cleared a criminal background check.

Reciprocity

Some states recognize MMJ cards from other states, allowing travelers to continue to purchase as they move around the country.

This reciprocity is one key benefit for medical marijuana cardholders. Unlike recreational cannabis users, medical marijuana patients can travel to the states listed below and purchase the medical marijuana they require while they are out of state.

  • Arizona
  • Arkansas *
  • Hawaii *
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey *
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma *
  • Puerto Rico
  • Rhode Island
  • U.S. Virgin Islands *
  • Utah * (max. 45 days, after which the patient must apply for a Utah MMJ card)
  • Washington, D.C.

*Visitors must complete a visiting patient application with the state program.

The following states have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older but do not accept out-of-state cards:

  • Alaska
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Illinois
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Minnesota (currently only tribal dispensaries)
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • New York
  • Oregon
  • Vermont
  • Washington

FAQs

Got a question? You should find the answer below.

How do I get a medical marijuana card?

The process is different state to state. Leafwell can help you navigate the process. Most state programs follow this pattern:
  1. Meet with a licensed healthcare provider to get approved for medical cannabis
  2. Submit your certificate or recommendation either online or via mail to the state program
    1. Many states charge a fee at this time
  3. Once the state approves you, you'll either receive a physical card in the mail or can download a digital version for your cell phone
To qualify for a medical card, you'll need to discuss a qualifying medical condition with your healthcare provider. The full list of each state's qualifying conditions can be found on our state pages.

Why do I need a medical marijuana card?

Here are some of the reasons why an Medical Marijuana Card is perfect for you:
  • You’re tired of popping pills every day to numb your pain, with little or no effect. Or perhaps you’re worried about the side-effects they have on your body and mind. Think addiction, feeling "zombified" or "emotionless", or the mentally-draining effects of having to take several pills at the same time at specific times of day.
  • You suffer from nasty headaches/migraines, chronic pain or anxiety and don’t want the cornucopia of chemicals that most doctors will prescribe you.
  • You suffer from cancer, epilepsy or AIDS/HIV or one or more of many other conditions cannabis can potentially help with.
  • You need to use cannabis and/or cannabinoid-based medications regularly for your health problems and wish to save money on the Sales and Use portion of the tax.
  • It's the only way you can legally consume cannabis without facing state sanctions or penalties.
  • It can give you the ability to grow your own medicine in some states, or a greater number of plants in others.
  • You suffer from depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain and/or headaches, and it has a significant impact on the quality of your day on a regular basis. Those who may otherwise be prescribed a mixture of sedatives (especially benzodiazepines), antidepressants and opioids may want to try medicinal cannabis instead.

What conditions does medical marijuana work for?

This is difficult to answer with any certainty, as the evidence is mixed for many different conditions. Where cannabis and cannabinoids seem to work particularly well is in autoimmune disorders (e.g. lupus, Crohn’s disease, type 1 diabetes), where the immune system becomes overactive and causes inflammation; and in neuroinflammatory conditions (e.g. epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis), where the brain, spinal cord and nervous system are figuratively "on fire". Cannabis seems to be of particular use for chronic and neuropathic (nerve) pain as well.

What strain do I get? What type of cannabis is right for me?

Nobody knows the answer to this question for sure, as there are so many different variables to consider. First of all, you have to look at the person's physiology (e.g. body-mass index) and even lifestyle (e.g. activity levels), the condition they're suffering from, and any other medications they are taking. Then, you have to take individual differences in each person's endocannabinoid system (ECS) into account. To add to the confusion, the term "strain" is also not the proper terminology for cannabis. The old "indica", "sativa" and "hybrid" distinctions are inaccurate descriptions of what the plant actually contains. When tested for cannabinoid, terpene and flavonoid profile, an indica and sativa may be more similar than different. What seems to matter is: a) the environment the cannabis was grown in; b) the characteristics bred for by the original breeder (hence the term "cultivar"); and c) at what point the plant was harvested. All of these can help determine how much tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabinol (CBN) and cannabichromene (CBC) is expressed in the plant (often given as a percentage of each cannabinoid, as well as THC:CBD ratio), as well as which terpenes and flavonoids end up developing. With that being said, there are certainly unique landrace varieties of cannabis with unique characteristics. Landrace varieties are types of cannabis that have grown naturally in specific locations around the world (e.g. classic varieties like Afghani, Panama Red, Colombian Gold, Mexican/Oaxacan, Thai), that haven't been crossed with any other types of cannabis. These landrace varieties have now been crossed together to produce new, hybrid forms of cannabis, which has had the effect of increasing potency, yield and protection against diseases, as well as allowing for selection of specific characteristics within a single cultivar and making the plants easier to grow - we often recommend beginners to growing first try hybrid varietals. However, there is still some value in keeping original landrace varieties and unique hybrids alive due to their cannabinoid and terpene profiles. You can check out our conditions page and report for more information on specific conditions and which cannabinoid ratios and terpenes may help, as well as our blog for blog articles and interviews with doctors and scientists, to get learn more about cannabis as medicine. Sadly, we cannot say anything more than, "Cannabis/marijuana may have some potential medical use for some medical conditions and illnesses. We cannot point you to any particular strain or product for definite." We advise people to take things slowly and to never consume too much cannabis at once, and in a safe environment. People respond to cannabis in different ways, and we will never say, "Cannabis will definitely help for your condition." It may, it may not. Sometimes it might help at certain dosages, or hinder at other dosages. Some might even report little effect whatsoever! Different cannabinoids and terpenes might have different effects, and you may need to try and find out and see what works for you. For more information on this, we recommend you check out our guide to dosing. Perhaps the best three pieces of advice we can give when it comes to getting specific information on which medical marijuana product is best for them are:
  1. Listen to your body and your needs, and get an idea of what works best for you personally;
  2. Do your research; and
  3. Go to people who take their jobs seriously. Does the dispensary and/or company who makes the product test their for safety (pesticides, heavy metals, pollutants, pathogens etc.)? Do they endeavor to give information on cannabinoid and terpenoid profiles wherever possible? Do they provide any other educational services?
You may also want to approach doctors and scientists who are trying to figure out "What cannabinoid-terpenoid profile works for my particular condition and endocannabinoid system (ECS)?" We don’t expect everyone to have the answers, but those who honestly state, "We don’t have all the answers, but here’s what I know and here’s the research out there so far on it" are probably the ones who might actually know something about cannabis. Be suspicious of snakeoil and anyone claiming to have all the answers, because for the moment, nobody does. The body of evidence so far suggests that medical cannabis and CBD is particularly useful for chronic pain, neuropathic pain, insomnia, the side-effects of chemotherapy and some types of cancer, epilepsy and seizure disorders, inflammatory bowel diseases, multiple sclerosis (MS), glaucoma and some autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, type-1 diabetes and lupus. However, not everyone's condition is necessarily cannabinoid-responsive (i.e. endocannabinoid deficiencies or other problems regarding endocannabinoid signaling), and some people may react well to one cannabis variety whilst another doesn't. In this regard, cannabis is just like any other medication.

Table of content

  1. Benefits of getting a card
  2. Testimonials
  3. State-specific steps
  4. Apply for a medical cannabis card in your state
  5. Qualifying conditions
  6. Documents you may need
  7. Next steps after approval
  8. How to renew your medical card
  9. Legal topics
  10. Caregivers
  11. Reciprocity
  12. FAQs