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Benefits of Getting a Medical Card
Even if recreational cannabis use is legal where you live, there are multiple reasons to become a cardholder.
Save money
Medical cannabis patients often pay lower tax.
Easier Access
Medical cannabis patients also have access to a greater number of products and dispensaries.
Reciprocity
Many states recognize medical cards from other states so you can continue to purchase your medicine while travelling across the US.
About Medical Marijuana in the US
In 2022, recreational use is legal in 20 states, with 45 states having some kind of medical cannabis program. Each state has set up a slightly different program but the experts at Leafwell can help guide you through what you need to know about where you live.
Variations can include the amount of cannabis a medical cannabis patient may possess to whether they can grow their own medicine.
Some states include restrictive lists of qualifying conditions, while others allow people to qualify with any medical condition, trusting the healthcare providers to make the right recommendation for their patient.
Caregivers are allowed in most state programs.
Minors usually need a caregiver to apply on their behalf.
Adults can also have caregivers in most states to help them access and take their medical cannabis products.
Medical cannabis can help a wide range of conditions:
There is increasing evidence that medical cannabis has a number of positive effects on numerous medical conditions. Find out more about which conditions benefit from medical marijuana on our research page.
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Possession and Growing
Medical cannabis patients can usually carry higher quantities of product than recreational users. Every state limit is different so check your state’s information to ensure you stay legal.
Some programs also allow patients to grow their own medicine. In some states, there is an additional certification required to enable you to grow.
Do not take your cannabis over state lines. If you are moving around your state with cannabis, only carry what the law permits, and preferably locked away and safely kept.
Medical Marijuana patients can have a caregiver.
For most state programs, you qualify as a primary caregiver if:
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You have been designated for that purpose by a legal medical marijuana user
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You are consistently responsible for that person’s housing, health, and/or safety
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The care you provide is independent of assistance you give the person in taking medical marijuana
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You have cleared a criminal background check
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Reciprocity
Some states recognize cards from other states, allowing travellers to continue to purchase as they move around the US.
This reciprocity is one key benefit for medical marijuana users. Unlike recreational cannabis users, medical marijuana users with a medical marijuana card can travel to the states listed above and purchase the medical marijuana they require while they are out of state.
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Frequently asked questions about cannabis
How do I get a medical marijuana card?
- Meet with a licensed healthcare provider to get approved for medical cannabis
- Submit your certificate or recommendation either online or via mail to the state program
- Many states charge a fee at this time
- 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
Why do I need a medical marijuana card?
- 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.