Medical marijuana cards, answered — state by state.

You complete a short medical intake form, meet a physician licensed in your state over a secure telehealth video visit (if prescribed by doctor), and receive a state-recognised certification if approved. With MMJ-Docs the visit is usually available the same day, and the physician fee is $75 for a new certification.

A new MMJ-Docs certification is $75 and a renewal is $50. These are flat physician fees with no subscription. Some states charge a separate state registration fee on top of the physician fee and others do not, so check your state guide for the total cost in your state.

Yes. Every MMJ-Docs visit takes place over a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth call. You need a phone, tablet or computer with a working camera and microphone. No in-person clinic visit is required in states where the program permits telehealth certification.

Most patients finish intake, the physician visit and certification within a single business day. Same-day appointments are available in many states, subject to physician availability. How quickly the state registry issues the physical card afterwards varies by state program.

If a licensed MMJ-Docs physician does not approve your new certification, the physician fee is refunded in full. You are not charged for a certification you did not receive.

Thirteen states: Arizona, Delaware, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. You must be a resident of the state where you are certifying and hold a valid ID for that state.

No. Medical marijuana evaluations and cards are not covered by health insurance anywhere in the United States, because cannabis remains a Schedule I substance under federal law. The MMJ-Docs flat fee is the complete cost of the physician visit.

You need a valid, unexpired state-issued photo ID showing an address in the state where you are certifying, a device with a camera and microphone, and a private place to talk. Any medical records or a list of medications you already have will help the physician, but are not always required.

Not always. Some state programs require documentation of your qualifying condition, while others allow the certifying physician to establish it during the evaluation. Bringing records, a diagnosis letter or a medication list speeds the visit up in every state. Your state guide lists the requirement for your program.

It depends on the state. Cards typically last one to three years. Among the states MMJ-Docs serves, Minnesota certifications run up to three years while Delaware, Kentucky, Maine, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia are generally annual. MMJ-Docs sends a renewal reminder before your certification expires.

In most states, yes, but a minor patient must apply through a parent or legal guardian who registers as the designated caregiver, and additional physician sign-off is often required. Rules differ by state, so check the state guide before booking.

Start your renewal about 30 to 60 days before your certification expires so there is no gap in access. The renewal visit is a shorter telehealth appointment reviewing how treatment has worked for you. The MMJ-Docs renewal fee is $50, plus any state renewal fee your program charges.

Sometimes. A number of states offer reciprocity and will recognise an out-of-state medical card for purchase or possession, but many do not, and the rules change often. Never assume reciprocity. Check the current rules of the state you are travelling to before you go.

State medical marijuana registries are confidential health records and are not public databases, so a card does not appear on a standard employment background check. Cannabis is still federally illegal, however, which can affect firearm purchases, federal employment and security clearances.