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If you live in Maryland, or 39 other states and territories in the US, you can now legally access medical cannabis for relief.
To do so you must have a Maryland Medical Card. Want to get your medical card online in Maryland?
Code Green Healthcare provides expertise and compassionate care to help people access medical cannabis.
You may be intimidated by this process. It is actually quite simple though, with the information and support you need.
That's why we created this easy guide, to take you step-by-step into how to get a Medical Card in Maryland!
How to Get a Medical Card in Maryland
Step 1:
Qualification
Step 2:
Registration
Step 3: Consultation
Step 4:
Approval
Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana
What are the Maryland Medical Card Requirements?
Medical Marijuana is governed in MD by the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, known as the MMCC.
Based on the MMCC guidelines, in order to be eligible for a medical marijuana card in Maryland, you must be diagnosed and/or treated for a qualifying medical condition, as determined by the MMCC, as listed below.
The MMCC states that your condition is qualifying and can be treated by medical cannabis if it is:
1. Severe
2. Has not improved through other treatments, and/or
3. Can be reasonably expected to improve with the use of medical cannabis.
Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Maryland include:
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Anorexia
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Cachexia
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Chronic Pain
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Glaucoma
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Severe Pain
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Severe Nausea
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Seizures
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Severe or persistent Muscle Spasms
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Wasting Syndrome
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Any condition that is severe for which other medical treatments have been ineffective, and if the symptoms can reasonably be expected to be relieved by the use of Medical Cannabis.
If you have any questions if your condition qualifies, please contact us.
Register for a Medical Card in Maryland
Before you meet with a cannabis doctor, you have to register for a card with the MMCC.
Go to the MMCC Patient Login page to start your registration.
Registration requires a passport style photo of yourself with a white background, which you can take on your phone. It also requires a copy of your government ID (driver's license, state ID, or Passport).
After you input all of your information, pay a state fee of $50, and select a username and password.
That's it for this step! You will receive an MMCC number within 1-3 weeks via email.
Consult with a Cannabis Nurse Practitioner
Next, you need to book a Consultation with a registered MMCC Provider.
This consists of a friendly call or meeting with a registered provider to evaluate your condition, your treatments, and how cannabis may be able to help.
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An MMCC Provider review your medical needs and discuss how cannabis may help. If approved, you will receive your Maryland MMCC ID card in the mail within weeks.
A Cannabis Nurse Practitioner will perform a review of the following:
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Assessment - Complete an assessment of your medical history, and treatment history.
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Government ID - Bring your driver's license, US passport, or state ID card.
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MMCC ID - You must bring your MMCC registration number to receive your approval.
Medical cannabis is available without age restriction in Maryland. However, you must be 18+ years old to make or attend an appointment with Code Green Healthcare.
Please contact us if you have any questions about a consultation, or what you need to get certified.
You can get your medical card online in Maryland through a quick and friendly phone meeting!
Receive Your Medical Card
By the end of your Consultation, you will know if you are approved for a card. Once approved, your Cannabis Doctor will certify your approval on MMCC's registry.
Within 1-3 weeks you will receive an email confirmation and a card in the mail!
In the meantime, you will receive a paper or digital temporary certification card, which you can print out and use at any Maryland dispensary until your official card arrives.
That's it! See, it is relatively easy to get a medical card in Maryland after all.
You have to renew your card annually, which is very simple, and explained below.
What are the Reasons to get a Medical Card in MD?
Medical Marijuana has been proven as a safe and effective way to treat a wide range of physical and psychological ailments. Obtaining a medical card is the only way to purchase and consume marijuana legally in Maryland.
A Medical Card gives you access to medical dispensaries and caregivers throughout the state, some of which can deliver.
Medical Marijuana dispensaries offer a wide range of products which are regulated and tested for safety.
Medicines are clearly labeled for various uses, and supported by friendly staff who can help you to find what you need.
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What is the Maryland Medical Card Renewal Process?
The annual MMCC renewal process is straightforward. Each year you have a virtual or in-person meeting with an MMCC certified provider to discuss your medical condition, and how well cannabis is working for you.
Typically a renewal consists of about 15 minutes, and with many providers, costs less than the first year's certification. Your provider will login to MMCC to certify your renewal, so you won't have to do anything with the state.
If you receive your Consultation through Code Green Healthcare, we will reach out to you at the appropriate time each year to give you time to schedule an appointment for your Maryland Medical Card Renewal.
Renewal Consultations are only $75 for clients of Code Green Healthcare. Schedule your Renewal here.