Apply for Your Mississippi Medical Marijuana Card

A consultation for a Mississippi medical cannabis card costs $199 with Leafwell. Patients will also pay a separate $25 application fee to the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program.

Please note: An in-person consultation with a licensed practitioner is required by law for your initial approval. However, telemedicine can be used for 6-month follow-ups and renewals with the same certifying practitioner after the initial in-person appointment.

Here’s the fee overview:

• $199 Initial certificate from Leafwell
• $199 Renewal certificate from Leafwell
• $25 State application fee*
  ($15 for Mississippi Medicaid participants; waived fees for 100% disabled Veterans or disabled first responders)

The appointment fee to see a Leafwell healthcare provider licensed in Mississippi includes a 1-year certification and a required 6-month follow-up, and you’ll only be charged if approved. Plus, now you can sign up with a friend and each save 10% on your consultation with Leafwell.

*State fees are not included with Leafwell fees and are paid directly to the state.

In Mississippi, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:

• AIDS/HIV
• Agitation of dementia
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Autism
• Cancer
• Crohn’s disease
• Diabetic/peripheral neuropathy
• Glaucoma
• Hepatitis
• Huntington’s disease
• Muscular dystrophy
• Pain refractory to appropriate opioid management
• Parkinson’s disease
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Sickle-cell anemia
• Spastic quadriplegia
• Spinal cord disease or severe injury
• Ulcerative colitis

You may also qualify if you have a chronic terminal illness, a debilitating medical condition or disease, or its treatment, that produces one or more of the following:

• Cachexia or wasting syndrome
• Chronic pain
• Severe or intractable nausea
• Seizures
• Severe and persistent muscle spasms including, but not limited to, those that are characteristic of multiple sclerosis (MS)

Initial patient certifications must be done in person. However, Leafwell can organize your appointment and guide you through the state application. Renewals and follow-ups can be completed online with Leafwell via telemedicine.

Here’s how the process works to get an initial Mississippi medical marijuana card:

1. Register with Leafwell and book an appointment to see a provider near you. Consultations are $199 and you’ll only be charged if approved.
2. Attend your in-person consultation and get approved.
3. Your certifying provider will register your certification with the state.
4. Create an account with the MS Department of Health and complete the state application within 60 days. Applications are processed within 30 days.
5. Once approved, your digital card will be available to download within 5 days.

Please note: The state of Mississippi requires a follow-up 6 months after your approval. The 6-month follow-up can be done online on Leafwell’s telehealth platform and is included free of charge. When the time comes you will receive an email reminder. Simply log into your Leafwell account to book the Telehealth appointment.

Adults aged 18 and up diagnosed with at least one qualifying condition may be eligible to apply for a medical cannabis card in Mississippi.

People aged 18-25 must meet with two providers at separate medical clinics.

Minor patients must have consent from their primary custodial parent or legal guardian to apply. Please note that Leafwell cannot currently certify minors in Mississippi. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Caregivers must be at least 21 years old unless they are the parent or legal guardian of the qualifying patient.

Yes, medical marijuana patients in Mississippi can have a caregiver. Caregivers must apply after being designated by a patient who is already approved for the program.

Caregiver Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age (unless the person is the parent or legal guardian of each qualifying patient the person assists).
• Caregiver applicants are prohibited from having a disqualifying felony offense.
• Background checks are required for caregivers. Background check information can be found here.
• $25 nonrefundable application fee and $37 criminal background check fee.
• Assists no more than five (5) registered qualifying patients (certain exceptions).
• Caregivers for minor patients MUST be the child’s primary custodial parent or legal guardian. Documentation of custody will need to be uploaded with the caregiver application in the form of a birth certificate or legal documents designating custody.
  • In the event that an applicant is applying to become a registered designated caregiver for a qualified patient who is a minor and the caregiver applicant is not the patient’s parent and/or legal guardian, the caregiver applicant must also submit an authorization from the patient’s parent and/or legal guardian to serve in a caregiver capacity.

Here’s how to apply as a caregiver:

1. You must be designated as a caregiver by a patient who is already approved for the program before completing your caregiver application. You must complete and upload an Affidavit for Medical Cannabis Work Permits & Caregivers and Designation of Caregiver Form with your application.
2. Go to the Mississippi industry portal and register for a user account. If you are a renewing caregiver, sign back into your account and skip to step 7.
3. Fill out the provided form completely. Be sure to select the caregiver application option and that your information is correct before registering as changes cannot be made in the future.
4. Read the Terms and Conditions and check the box. Click I’m not a robot, follow the prompts, and click Register.
5. Once the registration information is submitted, confirm your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox. You will not be able to log in until you verify your email address.
6. Once your email is verified, log back in.
7. Click the +Create New Application link.
8. Click the ‘I am a’ drop drown box and choose ‘Caregiver’. If you are a new caregiver, select ‘New Caregiver Registration’. If you are renewing an application, select ‘Caregiver Renewal’. Click ‘Create Application’.
9. Begin filling in details on the General Information tab. Enter First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Email, and Phone Number.
10. Click the “Save and Next” button to save the edited data fields and complete the rest of the tabs.
11. As your application is nearing completion, navigate to the Review tab to verify all required items are completed. If you see any red X’s, you’ll need to go back to the applicable tab to complete the missing items.
12. Once your application is submitted, it will be available for review by Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program personnel. Please be sure to monitor your inbox for updates as your application is reviewed. If there are issues with your application, it may be rejected. You will receive an email notification when this occurs. Rejected applications must be corrected and resubmitted through NLS.

State Resources:

• Information for Patients and Caregivers
• Pre-Application Checklist
• Affidavit for Medical Cannabis Work Permits & Caregivers
• Designation of Caregiver Form
• Caregiver Background Check Guidance
• Mississippi Industry Portal User Guide

Initial certifications must be done in person, but follow-ups and renewals with the same provider can be completed online. Leafwell has a network of in-person appointment locations to serve patients across Mississippi. Here’s what the process will look like with our provider near you:

1. Register with Leafwell by creating a Leafwell account using a valid email address. You’ll be asked to complete a brief questionnaire of personal and health information and to either take or upload a photograph of identification (we’re required by law to verify your identity).
2. Schedule an appointment and attend your in-person consultation. Once you arrive, log into your Leafwell account and check in to the virtual waiting room to notify the provider of your arrival. During the visit, your provider will assess your medical condition(s) to determine if you qualify for a medical marijuana certification.
3. Once approved, your provider will submit your certification to the state, and then you can complete and submit your state application to the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program online. You’ll receive your digital medical card within 35 business days.

Once a provider has approved you, you need to apply to the state to receive your medical card. Here’s a step-by-step guide for what you’ll need to do:

1. Register as a new user with the state here.
2. Receive an email to confirm your email address – click the link to verify your email address.
3. Once logged in, click “Create New Application,” then click, “New Patient Registration.”
4. Under the “General Information” section, complete all requirements (including your name, social security, phone number, and ID number).
5. Under the “Contact Information” section, complete all requirements.
6. Under “Certifying Practitioner/Condition Information,” click “View Available Certification.” If there is no certificate on file, please wait. It typically takes a provider 24-48 hours to submit your details.
   1. Once selected, check the information and click “Save & Next.”
7. If applicable, input the required information under “Caregiver Information.” If you do not need a caregiver, select “No” and move on.
8. Under Questions and Attestations complete all requirements.
   1. Read each question or attestation and select “Yes.”
   2. Complete the digital signature at the bottom
9. Under “Documents,” upload the following:
   1. Your digital photograph (passport style)
   2. Proof of residency
   3. Proof of ID
   4. Caregiver authorization (if applicable)
   5. Parent/legal guardian consent form (if applicable)
   6. Proof of legal guardianship (if applicable)
10. Submit your non-refundable state application fee (by credit card or ACH).
11. Once submitted, you will need to wait for state approval.
12. Once approved, you can view and download an electronic identification card.
13. You may now select a licensed dispensary to purchase your medical cannabis.

Please note: At this time, no dispensaries are currently open in Mississippi.