Benefits of Getting an Indiana Medical Card
When the laws pass, a medical card will be the only way to legally purchase medical cannabis in Indiana.
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There isn’t a medical marijuana program in place in Indiana, but this could change quite soon. You can register with Leafwell and join a waiting list, and we will contact you about getting a medical marijuana certificate should Indiana legalize medical cannabis consultations via telehealth.
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As soon as Indiana develops a medical marijuana program and allows for online medical cannabis consultations, we’ll email you and let you know that we’re ready to see you online.
When the laws pass, a medical card will be the only way to legally purchase medical cannabis in Indiana.
There were attempts to legalize medical marijuana in Indiana. Bills were introduced in 2015 but were rejected. In 2017, CBD was legalized for epilepsy, and in 2018 CBD was legalized for any use.
There have been reductions in the punishment for simple possession, but penalties for possession with the intent to sell, deliver or distribute in any way have increased. At the moment, only medical CBD is available in Indiana. Otherwise, both medical and recreational marijuana is prohibited.
How to qualify
You can’t yet qualify for a medical cannabis card or certificate/recommendation in Indiana.
Leafwell will keep you updated so you can become one of the first patients under a future program.
Medical Conditions
Most programs have a list of qualifying conditions which are a requirement for becoming a patient. We expect a future law in Indiana will include a list of qualifying conditions.
Medical CBD is available for patients with epilepsy.
At the moment, possessing and growing cannabis are both illegal in Indiana.
Once a medical cannabis law is passed, it will permit patients to carry a certain amount, which is to be determined by lawmakers.
Caregivers
Under most cannabis laws, caregivers are included to allow patients who may be eligible for an MMJ Card but unable to apply for one themselves to get their medicine. For example, should the patient be a minor under 18, or if the patient needs assistance accessing medical cannabis, a caregiver can be assigned to complete the process on their behalf.
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In most instances, caregivers will either have to be aged 18 or 21 years of age or over in order to become a caregiver.
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In many states with a medical marijuana program, caregivers must also not have been charged with a drug or violence-related crime.
Indiana doesn’t recognise other state’s medical cards because medical cannabis and recreational cannabis is illegal in the state.
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.
Telehealth services like Leafwell make it easy to get a medical marijuana card, but meeting with a cannabis doctor is only the first part of the process.
Discover CBD, or Cannabidiol and learn more about the properties this key chemical in cannabis has for medical marijuana patients.
What is it like to see a medical marijuana doctor? Learn more about the process, and what to expect during your Leafwell visit, in our guide.
There is no medical marijuana program as of yet in Indiana. This means it is not possible to pay for and get certified for medical marijuana in the state.
As there is no medical marijuana program in Indiana, there are no qualifying conditions.
Legislation was signed to allow the use and sale of CBD for any purpose (less than 0.3% THC), with additional requirements imposed for testing and labeling.
Although there are plans to introduce a medical marijuana program and cannabis card system in Indiana, and there is some appetite for full-scale recreational legalization in the state, but it is not possible to qualify online or in-person yet.
There is no MMJ program, and hence no age at which you can qualify in Indiana as of yet.
No, you cannot become a caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Indiana, as there is no program in the state as of yet.
There is no medical marijuana program to apply or qualify for in Indiana, although this may change, as there is some appetite for change in the state.
Leafwell will keep you updated on any developments as they occur within the state of Indiana.