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- Consultation: Connect with one of our doctors – no appointment necessary
- Approval: Pay only if approved
- Get Your Certification: The provider will submit your information to the State of Illinois for you
What are the Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Marijuana Card in Illinois?
To apply for the Illinois medical card, individuals must register with the Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP). Applicants need to be at least 18 years old to qualify. For those under 18, a caregiver aged 21 or older must be designated to access cannabis on their behalf.
The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act indicates that individuals must have a diagnosis of a "debilitating condition" to qualify for a medical cannabis registry identification card in Illinois. You may be eligible for medicinal cannabis if you have a qualifying medical condition, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Addiction Treatment
- AIDS/HIV
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Arthritis
- Autism/Asperger Syndrome
- Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome
- Cancer
- Chiari Malformation (Arnold Chiari Malformation) and Syringomyelia
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Renal Failure
- Chronic Pain, Muscle Pain and Other Types of Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Cystitis
- Dystonia
- Eating Disorders (e.g. Anorexia, Bulimia, Obesity)
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- Epilepsy
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- Headache and Migraine
- Hepatitis (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C)
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs)
- Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
- Lupus
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Muscular Dystrophy (MD) and Myotonic Disorders
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and Myoneural Disorders
- Nail-Patella Syndrome
- Neuropathy (Nerve Pain)
- Palliative Care (Admittance Into Hospice)
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
- Peripheral Neuropathy (PN)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Seizures and Seizure Disorders
- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Spinal Cord Diseases (SCDs)
- Tarlov Cysts
- Tourette Syndrome
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke
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How to Get Your Medical Marijuana Card In Illinois?
- Meet the qualifying conditions: You must have a debilitating medical condition as defined by Illinois law.
- Schedule an appointment: Book your appointment with one of the Doctors of Cannabis Certified Physicians.
- Obtain a physician's certification: Your doctor will evaluate you and, if they believe medical cannabis is appropriate for your condition, they will provide you with a certification.
- Apply for a medical cannabis card: You'll need to submit an application to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) along with the required fees, proof of identity, and proof of residency.
- Wait for approval: The IDPH will review your application and issue you a medical cannabis card if approved.
FAQs for Medical Cannabis in Illinois
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What is the cannabis possession limit in Illinois?
Medical cannabis patients have the opportunity to purchase up to 2.5 ounces (70.87 grams) of cannabis every 14 days, enjoying a significant tax saving of up to 40%. The process is streamlined for most Illinois residents, who can qualify for a medical card and receive it within just 24 hours of applying.
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How do you take medical cannabis?
Depending on the condition you are treating, you can smoke it, eat it, or apply it to the skin.
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Can I travel outside of the state with medical cannabis?
No. Traveling outside Illinois with your medical cannabis is illegal.
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How often do I have to renew my medical marijuana card in Illinois?
At the conclusion of every three-year cycle, it is necessary to renew your registry identification card. This process involves submitting updated documentation, which includes, but is not limited to, a certification from a healthcare professional and a recent photograph.