Benefits of Getting an Ohio Medical Card
Having a valid, physician-approved medical cannabis certificate and medical marijuana card is the only way to legally consume cannabis in Ohio.
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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. This consultation fee is $149 for an examination on Leafwell’s telemedicine platform, subject to change.
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Most appointments take 15 minutes or less. Our recommending physician will submit the patient’s name to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy Medical Marijuana Patient and Caregiver registry following their recommendation for medical marijuana.
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Within three business days, you’ll receive an email from the Ohio program from which you can begin your application. No certificate is provided or needs to be uploaded.
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You will receive your Ohio MMJ card via email as soon as you pay the state card fee. Please note that it is the state that will be emailing you, not Leafwell.
Having a valid, physician-approved medical cannabis certificate and medical marijuana card is the only way to legally consume cannabis in Ohio.
Ohio has decriminalized adult use and possession of cannabis, but it is still illegal. Only those with a valid medical marijuana certificate can legally purchase and consume cannabis in Ohio.
Whilst Ohio became the 6th state to decriminalize possession of small quantities of cannabis, some municipalities have relaxed their laws even more in a step towards embracing recreational cannabis in the future. Here are some states who have made progress in this direction:
Regardless of where you are in Ohio, you can get a medical marijuana card online with Leafwell.
How to Qualify
To apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Ohio, you must be a legal resident of Ohio State. Having ID and proof of address to hand will help your application. As of August 2022, out-of-state ID cards can be used as long as you have two proofs of Ohio residency.
You must be aged 18 or over to register for yourself. Minors in need of medical cannabis require a Caregiver.
You do not need to show medical records to the physician during your evaluation, but they can be helpful.
Caregivers must be aged 21 or over.
In Ohio, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana card:
With your Ohio medical marijuana card in hand, you’ll be able to access any of the dispensaries and legally purchase marijuana products for medical use.
Patients and caregivers are permitted by law to possess up to a 90-day supply of medical marijuana, to be determined by the physician. Per state law, a patient who purchases a 30-day supply from their first dispensary trip would be limited to no more than a 60-day supply of medical marijuana until 90 days after the initial purchase.
Smoking is not an approved method of delivery, as per HB 523. As per Ohio’s medical marijuana law, "Only the following forms of medical marijuana may be dispensed under this chapter: oils, tinctures, plant material, patches". Vaping is allowed.
The form of ingestion must not seem attractive to children, so this means no sweets and bright colours can be sold.
In light of Covid-19 and an increase in medical cannabis demand, the ordering processes have been adapted. Patients can now purchase MMJ in two 45-day windows rather than having to wait for 90 days. These orders can also be taken over the phone and arranged for curbside pickup to allow for safe social distancing practices. It is possible that these practices will continue after the pandemic too.
Holding an MMJ Card is the only way to ensure legal protection. Remember, cannabis remains federally illegal. This also means that insurance companies will not cover costs.
Caregivers
Some patients may be eligible for an MMJ Card but unable to apply for one themselves. For example, should the patient be a minor under the age of 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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Individuals 21 and older can serve as a caregiver for no more than two medical marijuana patients. Each patient can have up to two caregivers.
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The recommending physician, or a physician delegate, must submit the caregiver and patient’s name to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy medical marijuana patient and caregiver registry following their recommendation for medical marijuana.
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Nothing in Ohio’s medical marijuana law requires schools to permit students to use medical marijuana on campus. In fact, the only mention of schools in the law is to ban the establishment of a medical marijuana dispensary within 500 feet of a school.
At the moment, Ohio does not recognize another state’s medical marijuana card. However, Ohio is working to develop a reciprocity program with states that recognize an Ohio medical marijuana identification card.
Some states accept out-of-state Medical Marijuana Cards. This is called reciprocity. The following states accept out-of-state medical cannabis cards:
States marked with * require visitors to complete a visiting patient application for the duration of their stay.
States marked with ^ have adult use programs but do not accept out-of-state cards.
However, except for recreational states, it is not necessarily always possible to visit and purchase from a dispensary with an out-of-state card. Some may allow it, but we advise phoning ahead of time before visiting.
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Medical marijuana certificate on its own = $149 at Leafwell
State application fee = $50.00 for Patients & $25.00 For Caregivers. Patients who qualify for indigent or veteran status may be eligible for fee reductions.
Renewal fee = $149
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In Ohio, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
There are four simple steps to seeing a Leafwell provider in Ohio:
You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Ohio. Caregivers must be 21 years of age.
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Ohio can have a caregiver. Registry Identification Cards: All patients and caregivers wishing to obtain medical marijuana must receive a state-issued medical marijuana patient ID card.
Caregiver Eligibility:
Individuals 21 and older can serve as a caregiver for no more than two medical marijuana patients.
Each patient can have up to two caregivers.
Patient and Caregiver Registration: The recommending physician, or a physician delegate, must submit the caregiver and patient’s name to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy medical marijuana patient and caregiver registry following their recommendation for medical marijuana.
Due to the new temporary guidelines set by the Board of Pharmacy due to COVID-19, caregivers can now submit their own Caregiver Registration application directly to the state board as well. However, this option is only available to patients who are already active in the registry.
Registration Fees: The annual registration fee for a patient is $50. The registration fee for caregivers is $25. Veterans receive a 50% discount on this registration fee.
Minors: Patients under the age of 18 are required to have a parent or legal representative serve as their caregiver.
To apply as a caregiver, follow this process: