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It’s quick and easy! Plus all of your data and medical records are secure on our state-of-the-art telemedicine platform.
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Book an appointment with a certified physician with Leafwell. This consultation fee is $199 for an examination, subject to change.
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Once you’ve been approved by a physician, you’ll receive instructions for completing the Illinois state website application. In the meantime, your Leafwell physician will submit your details to the state – we recommend you wait 24-48 hours until starting the state side of the process yourself.
The application fee, payable to the state, is $50 for a 1 year card, $100 for a 2 year card or $125 for a 3 year card. The application fee and the physician’s fee (mentioned above) are separate.
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You will receive a “Provisional Letter” after 24-48 hours and the official digital card will be issued in approximately 45 days, after the state has processed your application. Please note that there are no more physical cards in Illinois – everything is now digital
The cost of renewing a medical cannabis certification in Illinois is $199. The state application fees are $50, $100 or $125 for a 1, 2 or 3 year card respectively, and this is separate from the consultation fee.
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You don’t have to have an MMJ card to legally buy cannabis in Illinois now that recreational use is legal, but there are multiple reasons to become a cardholder.
Cannabis in Illinois is legal for recreational and medical use. It became the eleventh state to legalize recreational marijuana on January 1st 2020. However, it is still recommended to obtain a medical marijuana card if possible. Read on to find out about the many benefits.
Unlike many states, a medical cannabis recommendation Illinois generally lasts 3 years for most people. This makes getting an Illinois medical cannabis recommendation and card of immense value. You may use any dispensary in Illinois. In the past, you had to choose a specific one (usually the one closest to you). This is no longer the case.
How to qualify
To apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Illinois, you must be a legal resident of the state with accepted identification and proof of residence. Patients must be aged 18 or over to qualify for a medical marijuana card in Illinois or have a caregiver who can access cannabis if the patient is a minor or adult who cannot buy/grow for themselves.
In Illinois, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana recommendation:
Here are the possession limits in Illinois:
It is legal for a qualifying Illinois medical marijuana patient to grow up to 5 plants in their own household. This limit applies to the whole household, regardless of how many qualifying patients live there.
Caregivers
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Illinois can have a caregiver. To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:
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Patient must get certified by a physician.
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Caregiver must complete the following application form: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/forms/medicalcannabis-caregiver-application-17-100316.pdf
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You will also need to consent to give your fingerprints. You will also need to pay application fees. Don’t forget to provide a passport-style photograph as well.
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If qualified, you will receive a caregiver’s identification card.
Illinois does not have reciprocity. Therefore, the state does not recognize other states’ medical cannabis cards.
However, other states with reciprocity may recognize an Illinois MMJ card as valid.
The following states accept or recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards:
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Medical marijuana certificate on its own = $199 at Leafwell
Medical cannabis certificate for minors = $299 at Leafwell
State application fee = $100, $200, and $250 for a 1, 2 or 3- year registry card.
For persons enrolled in federal Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs, the state application costs are:
1 Year = $50
2 Years = $100
3 Years = $125
Renewal fee = $199
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In Illinois, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
There are three simple steps to seeing a Leafwell provider in Illinois to obtain your medical marijuana card:
You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Illinois. Caregivers must be over 21 years of age.
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Illinois can have a caregiver. To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:
Note: The Illinois State website changed on June 22, 2021. If you notice any errors in our instructions, please let us know at support@leafwell.com.
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You will be directed back to the “Patient Registration” tab. Your status will show “SOS Check” until the card is ready.
Additional Instructions
Qualifying Patient Application Instructions
Qualifying Patient Application Instructions with a Caregiver
In addition to contacting Leafwell, free help is available for patients through participating local health departments. Click here for a list of participating locations.