MEDICAL CARD GUIDES • PATIENT RESOURCES

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card

Getting your medical cannabis card opens the door to better prices, higher possession limits, and access to dispensaries in medical-only states. Our state-specific guides walk you through every step — from qualifying conditions to holding your card in hand.

Whether you're exploring medical cannabis for chronic pain, anxiety, cancer treatment, or another qualifying condition — we'll help you navigate the process with confidence.

20
State Guides
38
Medical States
3.9M
US Patients

Why Get a Medical Card?

Lower Taxes

Medical patients pay reduced or zero cannabis taxes in most states.

Higher Limits

Purchase and possess more cannabis than recreational customers.

Medical-Only Access

Access dispensaries in states without recreational programs.

Stronger Products

Access higher potency products not available to rec customers.

SELECT YOUR STATE

Find Your State's Guide

Click a state to read the complete medical card guide.

Active Program
Limited/CBD Only
Program Launching
No Medical Program
Guide coming soon
Alabama Coming soon
Alaska Coming soon
Arizona Active since 2010
Arkansas Coming soon
California Active since 1996 Colorado Active since 2000 Connecticut Active since 2012
Delaware Coming soon
Florida Active since 2016
Georgia Coming soon
Hawaii Coming soon
Idaho Coming soon
Illinois Active since 2014
Indiana Coming soon
Iowa Coming soon
Kansas Coming soon
Kentucky Coming soon
Louisiana Coming soon
Maine Coming soon
Maryland Active since 2017 Massachusetts Active since 2012
Michigan Coming soon
Minnesota Active since 2014
Mississippi Coming soon
Missouri Active since 2018
Montana Coming soon
Nebraska Coming soon
Nevada Active since 2001
New Hampshire Coming soon
New Jersey Active since 2010
New Mexico Coming soon
New York Active since 2014
North Carolina Coming soon
North Dakota Coming soon
Ohio Active since 2016 Oklahoma Active since 2018 Oregon Active since 1998 Pennsylvania Active since 2016
Rhode Island Coming soon
South Carolina Coming soon
South Dakota Coming soon
Tennessee Coming soon
Texas Active since 2015 (expanded 2021)
Utah Coming soon
Vermont Coming soon
Virginia Active since 2020 Washington Active since 1998
West Virginia Coming soon
Wisconsin Coming soon
Wyoming Coming soon

Common Questions

How long does the process take?

Most states process applications within 1-4 weeks. Some offer same-day temporary cards.

Do I need medical records?

Requirements vary. Some states require documentation, others allow doctor evaluation alone.

Can I use telehealth for my evaluation?

Most states now allow telehealth evaluations, making the process faster and more convenient.