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Frequently asked questions in California

How much does a California Medical Marijuana certificate and card cost?

Medical Marijuana recommendation letter = $49 at Leafwell

Medical Marijuana recommendation letter and Leafwell card = $59 at Leafwell

It is not mandatory to get a California Medical Marijuana Identification Card. However, you can purchase one if you wish.

Each county in California can set its own price for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) but cannot exceed $100. A 50% reduction per card is available across all counties for Medi-Cal eligible applicants. Patients participating in the County Medical Services Program may have this fee waived entirely.

Plus, now you can sign up with a friend and each save 10% on your consultation with Leafwell.

What medical conditions qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in California?

In California, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana recommendation:

• AIDS/HIV
• Anorexia
• Arthritis
• Cachexia (Wasting Syndrome)
• Cancer
• Chronic pain
• Glaucoma
• Migraine
• Persistent muscle spasms (e.g., spasms associated with multiple sclerosis)
• Seizures (e.g., epileptic seizures)
• Severe nausea

Any other chronic or persistent medical symptom that either substantially limits a person’s ability to conduct one or more of major life activities as defined in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or if not alleviated, may cause serious harm to the person’s safety, physical, or mental health.

What do I need to know about applying for my Medical Cannabis Card in California online?
There are three simple steps to seeing a Leafwell provider in California to obtain your Medical Marijuana Card online:
1. Create a Leafwell account by using a valid email address and choosing a password. You’ll then be asked to complete a brief questionnaire of personal and health information and to upload some ID. You will need a smartphone, computer, or tablet with a reliable internet connection and a working camera to be seen by a Leafwell provider.
2. Next, you will be taken to the virtual waiting room where you’ll be connected with a Leafwell provider for a video chat. During the video chat, the provider will assess your health situation to determine if you qualify for a medical marijuana certification.
3. If you are approved for a medical marijuana certification, you’ll be sent a copy of your recommendation letter via email. This recommendation letter contains your unique patient ID number which is added to a private, physician-run registry that allows you to purchase product from medical marijuana dispensaries in California.
How old do I have to be to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in California?

You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in California without a parent or guardian. Caregivers must also be 18 years of age.

Can I be/have a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in California?
Yes, medical marijuana patients in California can have a caregiver. You qualify as a primary caregiver under California marijuana law if:
• You have been designated for that purpose by a legal medical marijuana user
• You are consistently responsible for that person’s housing, health, and/or safety
• The care you provide is independent of assistance you give the person in taking medical marijuana
• You began taking care of the person at or before the time you assumed responsibility for assisting with medical marijuana.
• Primary caregivers are covered under the California Compassionate Use Act ("CUA")
To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:
1. Completed an MMIC application
2. Provide a copy of medical records, including the patient’s physician’s recommendation for medical marijuana
3. Pay MMIC application fee
In order to receive a medical marijuana identification card (MMIC), patients and caregivers must apply in person through their appointed county office and provide the following documents:
1. Photo identification for both parties
2. Proof of residence, such as a utility bill, for both parties
How do I apply to the state program in California?
Using Your California Medical Marijuana Recommendation
1. Download the pdf of your Doctor’s recommendation letter from your Leafwell patient dashboard.
2. Save it to your cell phone.
3. You can start using this hard electronic copy immediately.  You will receive a hard copy of your recommendation letter and, if you selected our $59 plan, a ‘PHYSICIAN ISSUED’ Leafwell card in the mail within 7-10 business days.
4. You can then legally purchase medical marijuana from any licensed dispensary. To purchase medical marijuana you will need to bring a hard or electronic copy of your Leafwell Doctor’s recommendation letter or your ‘PHYSICIAN ISSUED’ Leafwell card, and a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license, with you to the pharmacy.
OPTIONAL: Register for the CA MMIC program at your local county office.
The state registration is completely optional. This allows you to obtain a “STATE ISSUED” card.
Why register?
• You will not have to pay sales and use tax when making retail medical marijuana purchases.
• An Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) identifies you as protected under Proposition 215 and Senate Bill 94.
• An MMIC helps law enforcement identify you as being legally allowed to possess certain amounts of cannabis under specific conditions.
Registration Fees
• These vary county to county but the maximum you can be charged is $100.
• A 50% fee reduction is issued per card if you are eligible for Medi-Cal.
• Fees are waived for indigent patients who are eligible for, and participate in, the Country Medical Services Program.
Registration Process
1. This process requires an in person application at your county office.
2. You will receive an official “State Issued” card, and any dispensary or law enforcement agency can verify your patient number online immediately.
3. It is your option to designate a primary caregiver and apply for their identification card at the time you submit your application.