Benefits of Getting an Utah Medical Card
Getting certified for medical marijuana is the only way to obtain medicinal cannabis in Utah legally.
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Leafwell is not currently seeing new Utah patients at this time.
Once we open, you can book an appointment for a medical marijuana consultation. It costs $125, and you are only billed if approved.
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You’ll consult with a licensed Leafwell healthcare provider to evaluate your condition and ask any questions you may have about your medical marijuana treatment.
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This certificate says that your doctor recommends you as a continuing cannabis patient under the state’s current laws, and this certificate is required to apply for your MMJ Card.
At this stage, the healthcare provider you saw will go online and complete the recommendation and certificate process for medical marijuana.
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You’ll receive a digitized version of your medical marijuana card by email if approved. A physical card will follow in the mail. Your certificate will be valid for either six months or one year from the issue date. Please note that the state will be emailing/mailing your medical marijuana card, not Leafwell.
Getting certified for medical marijuana is the only way to obtain medicinal cannabis in Utah legally.
Medical cannabis is legal in Utah. At this time, it is only possible to use telemedicine for recertification, not for first-time patients. It’s important to note that Utah law also states that patients can only get renewals from the same healthcare provider that initially approved them for medical cannabis.
Here is some recent history of medical cannabis in Utah:
How to Qualify
As of March 2020, patients can apply online and renew their medical marijuana cards as long as they're seeing the same doctor that initially approved them.
To apply for a medical marijuana card in Utah, you must be a legal resident of Utah.
Patients must be 21 to apply for a medical marijuana card for themselves. Minors can apply but need to apply for a Medical Cannabis Guardian Card and a Provisional Patient Card. If you are 18-20 (not a minor but not old enough to apply), you can qualify if the Compassionate Use Board recommends approval.
A caregiver will need to be listed on the patient’s application form for those under 18 or those who need assistance with obtaining or dosing medical cannabis.
The following debilitating conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana card in Utah:
As an MMJ cardholder in Utah, you are permitted to possess cannabis. However, there are some strict restrictions in place.
In any one 12-day period, patients may not purchase more than the lesser of:
The rules are different if a qualifying patient’s primary residence is 100 miles or greater from a medical cannabis pharmacy or local health department. In any one 28-day period, patients may not purchase more than the lesser of:
Smoking cannabis is illegal in Utah, even for medical reasons. However, vaporizing is acceptable. The limits include:
*If a patient fails to respond on two other forms listed substantially, a qualified medical provider may recommend wax or resin.
The law prohibits any brownies, candies, cookies, or other edible products, including unprocessed flowers outside blister packs.
For the moment, a person can’t grow cannabis in Utah, even if they are a qualifying medical marijuana patient.
Caregivers
A caregiver will need to be listed on the patient's application form for those under 18 or those who need assistance with obtaining or dosing medical cannabis.
The process looks like this:
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Current medical cannabis patient designates their caregiver online.
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Review the EVS user guide and apply online for a medical cannabis card.
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Pay medical cannabis card application fee online.
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Caregiver completes background check forms.
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Utah Department of Health (UDOH) reviews medical cannabis card applications.
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Receive medical cannabis card and purchase medical cannabis from a medical cannabis pharmacy.
Utah has medical marijuana reciprocity and recognizes medical marijuana cards issued by other state MMJ programs.
The following states accept or recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards:
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The cost for a Utah medical marijuana card will have some variable and fixed costs.
The amount you’ll pay to get certified for medical cannabis depends on the doctor you see. It’s important to note that these fees are typically not covered by private insurance plans, Medicaid, or Medicare.
State fees to apply for your card include:
The following conditions may qualify you for a Utah medical marijuana certificate and card:
Current Utah medical cannabis laws say patients can only get recertified via telehealth if they see the same healthcare provider initially approved them. This means that Leafwell cannot certify patients for medical marijuana cards in Utah.
You must be at least 21 to apply for a medical marijuana card in Utah. Caregivers must also be 21.
Patients between 18 and 20 may qualify if the Compassionate Use Board recommends approval (e.g. terminal or chronic illnesses).
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Utah can have a caregiver. To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:
See here for more details:
Have these supporting documents ready before you start getting your Utah medical marijuana card.