Cannabis is a remarkable plant with extraordinary potential. Today, it’s widely embraced for its ability to alleviate a broad range of symptoms. By obtaining your medical cannabis card from trusted medical marijuana doctors, you can unlock the relief you’ve been searching for. Embarking on your journey to relief with Leafwell is simple. Select your state to begin:
Wondering how a medical marijuana card can transform your cannabis experience? Every state offers different benefits to medical card holders. Below are some benefits you may receive by becoming a medical cannabis patient:
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Embarking on your journey to relief in Leafwell is simple. Let our caring specialists guide you through the state-specific steps to obtain your medical cannabis card.
Our healthcare providers can approve you today. You’ll receive an approval email immediately after your consultation.
Eligibility / Patient In most states, you must be 18 or older to qualify. Some states accept out-of-state IDs, but many require proof of residency. Most states do not require the patient to present medical records.
Caregiver Caregivers are allowed in most state programs. Adults can have caregivers in most states to help them access and take their medical cannabis products. Minors usually require a caregiver to apply on their behalf.
Can Minors Qualify? In most programs, yes. Minors need a caregiver to apply on their behalf. In some states, the caregiver must be the patient’s parent or guardian.
While some states leave the decision of who qualifies to the healthcare provider, most have a list of conditions for which patients may be eligible for a medical cannabis card.
Every state is different, so check your state’s program for its current list of qualifying conditions.
There is increasing evidence that medical cannabis has a number of positive effects for numerous medical conditions. Find out more about which conditions benefit from medical marijuana on our research page.
Here are some of the most popular qualifying conditions in the US:
You’ll need to provide the following to apply for an MMJ card:
Medical Records During your onboarding with Leafwell, you may need to upload medical records supporting your qualifying condition(s). However, most states do not require patients to present medical records.
Proof of Identity A driver’s license, state ID card, out-of-state driver’s license, U.S. passport or passport card, permanent resident card, certificate of naturalization, and certificate of citizenship are examples of proof of identity.
Proof of ResidenceAfter you are approved by a healthcare provider for your medical cannabis card, you will receive an email from Leafwell with clear next steps. The process after your doctor approval varies by state, so make sure you read this email and follow the guides provided.
Medical cannabis patients can usually carry higher quantities of marijuana products than recreational users. Every state limit is different, so check your state’s information to ensure you follow the law.
Some programs also allow patients to grow their own medicine. In some states, an additional certification is required to enable you to grow.
Do not take cannabis over state lines. If you are moving around your state with cannabis, only carry what the law permits, preferably locked away and safely kept.
Medical marijuana patients can have a caregiver.
For most state programs, you qualify as a primary caregiver if:
Some states recognize MMJ cards from other states, allowing travelers to continue to purchase as they move around the country.
This reciprocity is one key benefit for medical marijuana cardholders. Unlike recreational cannabis users, medical marijuana patients can travel to the states listed below and purchase the medical marijuana they require while they are out of state.
*Visitors must complete a visiting patient application with the state program.
The following states have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older but do not accept out-of-state cards:
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
This is difficult to answer with any certainty, as the evidence is mixed for many different conditions. Where cannabis and cannabinoids seem to work particularly well is in autoimmune disorders (e.g. lupus, Crohn’s disease, type 1 diabetes), where the immune system becomes overactive and causes inflammation; and in neuroinflammatory conditions (e.g. epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis), where the brain, spinal cord and nervous system are figuratively "on fire". Cannabis seems to be of particular use for chronic and neuropathic (nerve) pain as well.
