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How renewing a medical marijuana card in Louisiana works
- Step 1
Sign In or Sign Up
If you got your medical card from Leafwell, sign into your account. If not, sign up for an account with us.
- Step 2
Meet Your Provider
After finishing your application, you’ll be connected with one of our professional medical marijuana doctors, typically in 10 minutes or less, or make an online appointment.
- Step 3
Get Your New Certification
If your physician agrees that medical marijuana is still appropriate for your medical condition, they’ll issue your new certification at the end of your consult.
- Step 4
Start Shopping
Our healthcare providers send information about your Louisiana medical marijuana card renewal to the state’s registry and your dispensary for you.
Have questions?
See a detailed step-by-step explainer on the renewal process for your Louisiana medical marijuana card.
Benefits of Getting a Card
Wondering how a Louisiana medical marijuana card renewal can transform your cannabis experience?
| Benefit | Card | No Card |
|---|---|---|
| Possess Cannabis |  | |
| Use Cannabis | | |
| Purchase Cannabis | |
State-Specific Steps
Renewing medical marijuana cards online is simple. Let our caring specialists guide you through the state-specific steps if you want to renew your medical marijuana card in Louisiana.
- Meet with a Leafwell Certified Marijuana Doctor
- Get Your Medical Marijuana Certificate Based On Your Medical Conditions
- Your Leafwell Physician Updates the State Registry for You
- Shop for Medical Marijuana at Your Chosen Dispensary
Watch this video on the Louisiana medical marijuana card process
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What You Pay With Leafwell
Medical marijuana patients save more with Leafwell. We have a money back guarantee if your pending Louisiana medical marijuana card renewal is not approved.
What to Know
For patients renewing their Louisiana medical marijuana card for the first time, there are some helpful things you should know:
Patient Certification
Medical marijuana patients are allowed to see a different doctor than the one who issued their initial patient’s certification. Any medical marijuana doctor approved by the state can evaluate medical cannabis patients for a qualifying medical condition and certify patients for an MMJ card.
You don’t need to use the same doctor, and you don’t need to use the same service. If you got your initial medical marijuana card at a local healthcare facility or through another online provider, you can still complete the renewal process with Leafwell online.
Renewal Frequency
Louisiana medical marijuana cards are valid for one year and can be renewed online. Plus, if you’re a returning patient renewing with Leafwell, we’ll send you a reminder 30 days before your MMJ card expires so you can avoid a lapse in coverage.
Can I Purchase Medical Marijuana?
You can purchase medical marijuana at Louisiana licensed dispensaries using your card on the day it expires. After the expiration date on your Louisiana medical marijuana card, you’ll no longer be able to buy medical cannabis, so it’s best to start your renewal early.
What You Need
You’ll need to provide the following to renew your participation in the medical cannabis program:
Leafwell Account
If you got your initial patient certification somewhere else, you’ll need to create a Leafwell account to renew your medical marijuana card with us. Don’t worry, it only takes a few minutes.
Medical Marijuana Recommendation
Once approved by one of our medical marijuana doctors, the provider will update your information with the Louisiana registry and your chosen dispensary so they know you can still obtain medical cannabis.
Proof of Identity
Acceptable forms include your Louisiana driver’s license or a state government-issued ID.
Next Steps After Approval
Congrats on getting your medical certificate! One of our doctors has already passed along information about your medical marijuana card renewal to the state registry and your chosen dispensary or pharmacy, so you’re all set. There are no physical medical cards in Louisiana, so medical marijuana patients are all set after they get their physician’s recommendation. There’s also no state renewal fee.
Caregivers
Louisiana doesn’t have a formal program for certifying caregivers, but it does allow people to act as caregivers for medical cannabis patients. As long as your patient has told their designated pharmacy that they want you to be able to pick up their medical cannabis for them, you’re all set. They’ll need to go through any steps the pharmacy requires for setting up this type of assistance.
FAQs
Check out our Louisiana frequently asked questions page for more information.
What is a medical marijuana card renewal in LA like with Leafwell?
The process is quite simple for renewing your medical cannabis card with Leafwell. Existing patients should log into their Leafwell account. If you’re a new patient, it only takes a few minutes to set one up. Once you’ve logged in or signed up, you can connect with one of our physicians, no appointment required, or book one of our telemedicine appointments from the comfort of your own home.
During your appointment, one of our physicians will discuss your medical conditions and the potential medical benefits of cannabis treatment with you. If they feel that continuing cannabis treatment for your health and qualifying conditions is right, they’ll renew your Louisiana patient certification and submit your patient information to the state registry and the pharmacy of your choosing. It’s important to start this process early so there’s no gap in your coverage, and you don’t lose access to the medicine you need.
There are also no hidden fees with Leafwell. A renewal appointment is $99, and you get your money back if you’re not approved for medical marijuana. Since Louisiana doesn’t charge any fees for medical marijuana patients, this will be your only cost.
Can I use my Louisiana medical marijuana card in other states?
Some states recognize out of state medical marijuana cards, and others do not. Out of state patients should familiarize themselves with reciprocity rules, especially before they travel, so they know where they’re eligible to obtain medical marijuana. You can see a full list of the states that recognize the medical cards of out of state patients in our reciprocity guide.