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Get A Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri
Your guide to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri
How to get a medical marijuana card in Missouri just got easier!
Is Marijuana Legal in Missouri?
Missouri’s medical marijuana program was approved by voters with the passing of Amendment 2 in November of 2018.
The very first Missouri dispensaries opened in October of 2020.
Medical marijuana in Missouri is now growing steadily. It allows patients with a qualifying medical condition to apply for a medical card in Missouri. Having a Missouri med card lets you purchase medical marijuana at dispensaries in Missouri.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) processes medical cannabis applications.
What Qualifies You for a Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri?
There are many ways to qualify for a medical card in Missouri. Here is a list of Missouri’s qualifying medical conditions;
– Cancer
– Epilepsy
– Glaucoma
– Intractable migraines
– HIV/AIDS
– Any chronic medical condition that causes severe, persistent pain or persistent muscle spasms
– Psychiatric disorders (including but not limited to PTSD)
– A chronic medical condition typically treated with prescription medication
– ALS
– Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS)
– Crohn’s disease
– Huntington’s disease
– Sickle cell anemia
– Autism
– Alzheimer’s disease
– Neurpathies
– Cachexiea and wasting syndrome
– Terminal illness
– In a doctor’s professional judgment, any chronic, debilitating, or other medical condition
You can visit the MODHSS Medical Marijuana department’s website for a full list of qualifying conditions.
3 Steps to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri
Step 1 – Get Your Medical Recommendation
The first step to getting your med card in Missouri is to obtain a medical recommendation from a licensed physician or osteopath.
How Much Does A Medical Recommendation Cost in Missouri?
Terrabis is partnered with MMJ Recs to provide Missourians with an easy and convenient way to get your medical recommendation.
Recommendations and renewal recommendations are only $50.
Click here to set up a virtual appointment!
Appointments can be completed from the comfort of your home in is as little as 15 minutes!
Step 2 – Apply for Your Missouri MMJ Card
After you get your medical recommendation, you will fill out your application for your Missouri medical marijuana patient ID card. Here is a checklist with everything you will need to apply for a med card in Missouri.
Step 3 – Get Your Missouri Med Card
If our application is approved, you will be notified by email. You can then print your digital ID card as proof of being a medical marijuana patient in Missouri.
How Long Does it Take to Get a Medical Card in Missouri?
Once you submit your application, MO DHSS has 30 days to process it. Applicatins are processed in the order they are received.
Can You Go Into a Dispensary Without a Card in Missouri?
No. You need to bring your med card with you when you go to the dispensary. You also need to have it on you to legally posses medical marijuana l in Missouri.