If you’re searching for where to get a cannabis medical card in Georgia, you might struggle to find it. That’s because technically—marijuana is still illegal in the Peach State. However, there is a pathway for patients to access the healing benefits of THC in a slightly different form.

In 2019, Georgia’s Hope Act was passed. This allows patients with a qualifying condition to obtain a cannabis card that allows them to purchase low-THC oil.

Find out what that means for you if you’re a patient looking for relief. In this post, My Virtual Physician breaks down the steps to obtain your medical cannabis card (for low-THC oil) in Georgia.

Medical Cannabis Card Vs. Recreational

While many states have legalized raw marijuana for recreational and medical use, Georgia is not one of them. According to the act, the state is “deeply opposed to any recreational or nonmedical use of marijuana.”

But if you’re a patient looking for relief from pain, certain diseases, or other qualifying symptoms, there is still a route to get the relief you’re looking for if marijuana is the only thing that works for you. You can take specific steps to register with the state. This process allows you to legally possess THC in the form of a low-potency oil.

What Cannabis is Legal in Georgia?

The only legal marijuana in Georgia is low-THC oil. And it’s only legal if you’re registered with the Georgia Department of Public Health and on the registry. Once approved, you can legally possess up to 20 ounces of low-THC oil for treating your medical condition. All other forms of marijuana—including plants, vapes, and edibles, are illegal.

Low-THC oil is a liquid that is extracted from the marijuana plant. It contains up to 5% THC and is usually applied by the patient with a dropper under the tongue.

Do I Qualify for a Low THC Oil Registry Card in Georgia?

Georgia is very specific about which medical conditions warrant the use of the marijuana extract. So, before you apply, make sure your condition qualifies.

Qualifying conditions and diseases are listed below:

• Cancer
• ALS
• Seizures
• Multiple Sclerosis*
• Crohn’s Disease
• Mitochondrial Disease
• Parkinson’s Disease*
• Sickle Cell Disease*
• Tourette’s Syndrome*
• Autism*
• Epidermolysis bullosa
• Alzheimer’s Disease*
• AIDS*
• Peripheral Neuropathy*
• Hospice
• Intractable pain
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

*These conditions must be severe and/or end-stage to qualify.

If you (or your loved one in your care) suffer from one of the conditions above, continue reading to find out the next steps to get your card for medical THC in Georgia.

Getting Your Medical Cannabis Card in Georgia

Here’s the framework for getting your medical cannabis card in Georgia:

1. Waiver Form
2. Physician’s Certification
3. Payment

Step #1: Waiver Form

Georgia requires you (the patient) and your doctor to complete a waiver in order to begin the process of getting a cannabis card. This waiver is a simple two-page form that asks for basic information including contact information and qualifying conditions. It concludes with signatures to verify that you are aware that the use of THC products has not been approved by the FDA and the benefits may be unknown.

Begin by filling out the patient portion of the waiver. We can take it from there and complete the physician portion after your consultation visit. To sign up for your physician consultation, continue to step #2 below.

Step #2: Physician’s Certification

Your doctor must certify that you have a medical need for low THC oil. My Virtual Physician can help you complete this step with our licensed physician services. You can get a doctor’s evaluation if you have a qualifying medical condition above. Start the process to get your card now by completing our online intake form.

After your visit, our doctors will submit your waiver and certification forms to the Georgia Low THC Oil Registry portal on your behalf. From there, the state will make a decision and notify you when your card is ready for pick up at a local vital records office.

Step #3: Paying for Your Medical Cannabis Card

To pay for your medical cannabis card, you’ll make two payments:

1. Doctor’s consultation ($115 from My Virtual Physician)
2. State of Georgia for printing your card

Georgia only charges $25 for a Low THC Oil Registry card. This fee can be paid upon pickup of your card at your local vital records office.

That means you can get your medical THC card for low-THC oil in Georgia for $140 over a two-year period. Renewals are the same cost every two years and a new physician consultation is required.

Take the First Step Now

If you’re ready to get relief from your qualified medical condition by using low-THC oil as a Georgia peach, we can help. Start by setting up your physician consultation with My Virtual Physician today.

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Colorado DOES NOT allow telehealth visits for new medical cannabis card patients. In-person visits are REQUIRED if you are receiving your medical cannabis card for the first time. My Virtual Physician is not currently available to assist patients for a Medical Marijuana Card in Colorado.

Colorado is known for being one of the pioneering states in the endeavor to legalize marijuana for both medical and recreational use. Today, both are legal—and have been for some time—but there are some disparities to keep in mind.

If you’re a Colorado resident looking to understand the difference between medical and recreational marijuana, you’re in the right place. Or, if you already know that you’re looking to get a medical cannabis card, but aren't sure how to do it, we can give you the steps and point you in the right direction.

In this guide, My Virtual Physician breaks down the distinction between adult use and medical use of marijuana and lays out the process of obtaining your medical cannabis card online as a Coloradan.

Medical Cannabis Card Vs. Recreational

At the turn of the century, back in 2001—Colorado became one of the first states to legalize marijuana for medicinal use. And just about a decade ago, they pushed the bounds even further by extending adult use of marijuana to citizens over 21 years (in 2014).

Since both medical and adult use is legal, you may wonder what the difference is between the two. For one, you don’t need to apply for or carry a card if you’re buying recreational marijuana. So, why still get a medical cannabis card in Colorado? Find out below.

There are some major advantages to carrying a medical marijuana card as opposed to just using your recreational rights in Colorado. For one, there’s a significant saving in taxes for medical marijuana cardholders.

Take a closer look below to compare getting a medical card for cannabis vs. recreational use in Colorado:

	Medical Marijuana Cardholder	Recreational Use (Adult Use)
Potency	No more than 8g of concentrates (up to 20,000 mg THC)	No more than 8g of concentrates (up to 800 mg THC)
Quantity Allowed in Possession	Up to 2 ounces per transaction Up to 2 ounces in possession	Up to 1 ounce per transaction/day Up to 2 ounces in possession
Cultivation	Up to 6 plants with up to 3 flowering at one time Ability to petition for more plants to meet medical needs	Up to 6 plants with up to 3 flowering at one time
Price and Taxes	No excise tax	15% Excise Tax on top of state and local sales tax
Age Requirement	18+ Ages 18-20 need two different provider certifications from two different practices each year Under 18 with special cases and permission	21+

In addition to the financial savings at the dispensary counter, a medical card for cannabis reduces restrictions on possession and allows you to purchase concentrates with a much higher potency, if desired. So, are you ready to see if you qualify for a cannabis medical card in the Centennial State?

Do I Qualify for a Medical Cannabis Card in Colorado?

To qualify for a medical cannabis card you’ll have to meet certain conditions. In Colorado, there are two levels of medical conditions that could qualify you for medical marijuana:

1. Debilitating Medical Conditions
2. Disabling Medical Conditions

A debilitating medical condition grants you the ability to get a cannabis card for one full year. Alternatively, a disabling medical condition can be more temporary and may need to be renewed as frequently as every 60 days up to a year, depending on your doctor’s recommendation.

Before applying for your medical cannabis card—first verify your medical condition falls within one of the two qualifying categories.

The following are authorized as debilitating medical conditions in Colorado:

• Cancer
• Glaucoma
• HIV or AIDS
• Cachexia
• Severe Nausea
• Seizures
• Persistent Muscle spasms

Disabling medical conditions in Colorado include:

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Any condition in substitution for an opioid

If your medical condition fits into one of the above categories, you can proceed with the next steps to get your card.

Next, we’ll cover the steps to get your card for medical marijuana in Colorado.

Getting Your Medical Cannabis Card in Colorado

Once you’ve confirmed that your condition is on the list of qualifying medical conditions, there are three simple steps to get your card.

1. Physician’s Certification
2. Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry Application
3. Payment

Step #1: Physician’s Certification

A doctor’s evaluation is the first step to getting your medical cannabis card in Colorado. The main purpose of this visit is physician confirmation of your medical condition (which must match a condition from the approved list for marijuana patients).

IMPORTANT: Colorado requires an in-person evaluation for medical marijuana physician certification.

Since My Virtual Physician currently does not have a physical location in Colorado, we can only provide the instructions for obtaining your medical marijuana card for informational purposes—you'll need to see a local physician in-person to obtain your certification. Often, your primary care physician can help.

After your in-person visit, your PCP or other local doctor will take care of sending the electronic paperwork to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which manages the state’s medical marijuana registry. Your physician certification will be waiting for you in the Colorado Marijuana Registry portal so that you can add it to your medical cannabis card application in the next step.

In Colorado, physician certifications are only good for one year. That means you’ll need a new appointment every year to renew your card.

Step #2: Medical Cannabis Card Application

After your physician evaluation, you’ll have six months to submit your Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry application. This process can be done online through the state’s portal for the fastest processing in as little as 1-3 days.

Begin your application by following these tips before applying and then heading to the portal to register and start a new application. Your physician certification will become available to you during the application process to select.

Once approved, you’ll receive an email notification. From there, you’ll be able to go in and download your card.

Step #3: Paying for Your Medical Cannabis Card

Getting a medical cannabis card in Colorado is affordable when compared to other states. Similar to other states, there are two payments required to two different entities.

1. Pay your doctor for the evaluation (Physician Certification)
2. Pay the state registration fee

Call your local doctor's office to inquire about costs for a standard appointment for completing the physician certification. In some cases, your insurance may cover the cost for this visit. For state registration fees, Colorado charges a $29.50 processing fee per application. Fee waivers are available to patients whose income is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level or less.

Your Colorado medical marijuana card must be renewed every year through the online portal (or sooner if your card specifies). Renewal fees are the same as the initial registration charge and you must also get a new physician certification.

Now, Start with Step One

Get your Colorado medical cannabis card by scheduling an appointment with a local doctor who is licensed and willing to certify your medical condition approving medical cannabis. While My Virtual Physician is currently unable to get involved in the marijuana card certification process for Coloradans, we can still help you manage your pain or other medical conditions through a telemedicine visit. See if your condition is on this list of acute and chronic conditions we can help with during online virtual visits.

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This year (2023) marks a major milestone for the show-me state. For the first time ever, adult Missouri residents are able to purchase marijuana at dispensaries for recreational use. But just because you can—does it mean you should?

Find out whether it’s still worth it to get a medical cannabis card in Missouri. And if so, how do you become a cardholder?

Medical Cannabis Card Vs. Recreational

Medical Marijuana cards have been available in Missouri for over five years now, since 2018. Recreational legalization of cannabis for Missouri residents just went into effect in 2023.

So, what’s the difference?

Compare medical cannabis rights vs. recreational marijuana privileges in the table below:

	Medical Marijuana Cardholder	Recreational Use (Adult Use)
Legal Protections	Employment discrimination	No discrimination protections from employers
Quantity Allowed in Possession	Up to 6 ounces per 30-day period (as of 12/8/22)	Up to 3 ounces in possession and per transaction
Cultivation	Cultivation of up to six plants with a 90-day supply of dried, unprocessed marijuana	Cultivation (indoor only) requires a personal cultivation identification card
Price and Taxes	4% Excise Tax on top of state and local sales tax	6% Excise Tax on top of state and local sales tax
Age Requirement	18+ Under 18 with special cases and permission	21+

Medical marijuana cardholders benefit from additional legal protections, increased allowances, and fewer taxes at the counter in Missouri. If you prefer to pay less at the dispensary, the ability to keep more marijuana on hand, and need employment protection—then a medical cannabis card is the way to go.

Do I Qualify for a Medical Cannabis Card in Missouri?

Yes, if you have a debilitating medical condition that is on the list of qualifying conditions. The following debilitating medical conditions are currently approved in Missouri:

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Debilitating Psychiatric Disorders
• Cancer
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• HIV or AIDS
• Hepatitis C
• ALS
• Crohn's Disease
• Alzheimer's Disease (for agitation)
• Wasting Syndrome
• Severe, Persistent Pain
• Seizures
• Muscle Spasms (severe, persistent)
• Migraines (intractable only)
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Tourette’s Syndrome
• Chronic Medical Conditions (as an alternative to dependence-prone medications)
• Terminal Illness
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Huntington’s Disease
• Autism
• Neuropathies
• Sickle Cell Anemia

If you need medical marijuana to manage any of the debilitating medical conditions listed above, My Virtual Physician can help you obtain your Missouri medical cannabis card. The next steps to get your card are covered below.

Getting Your Medical Cannabis Card in Missouri

There are three simple steps to obtaining your medical card for cannabis in Missouri. Here’s what you’ll need:

1. Physician’s Certification
2. Completed Medical Cannabis Card Application
3. Payment

Step #1: Physician’s Certification

It’s likely that you already know that you have one of the debilitating medical conditions that qualifies you to use medical marijuana in Missouri. In that case, you’ll still need a doctor’s written approval on a state-specific form in order to satisfy the state’s requirements.

 

Get your doctor’s approval quickly and easily via telemedicine through My Virtual Physician. We have Missouri-licensed doctors on staff who can complete the required visit and paperwork on your behalf.

Our doctors will take care of completing the Missouri physician’s certification form. All that is required to speak with one of our doctors to get your card now.

Keep in mind that you’ll need to move to the next step within 30 days of the date of your certification.

Step #2: Medical Cannabis Card Application

After your consultation with a My Virtual Physician doctor, the next step is to register with the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services and begin the application process. Read the step-by-step instructions for the state’s registration process, which include:

1. How to add your doctor’s electronic physician certification form to your application
2. How to register for access to the Missouri registration portal online
3. How to create a new application and submit it for processing

Be sure to complete the above steps and submit your application within 30 days of the signature date on your physician certification form (the date of your consultation).

Step #3: Paying for Your Medical Cannabis Card

Getting your medical marijuana card requires two payments—one to your doctor and one to the state of Missouri.

• My Virtual Physician offers your medical marijuana consultation for $115, required with each application or renewal.
• Missouri cannabis medical card application fees are very affordable at just $25 for marijuana patients.

 

State fees are paid through the portal when you submit your application or renewal. Renewals are the same price as the initial application, required every three years to keep your cardholder status.

That puts your total cost for a medical cannabis card at $140, good for three years.

Get Your Card Now

If you’re a Missourian looking for where to get a medical cannabis card, look no further. Start the process today by setting up your physician consultation with My Virtual Physician today to get relief now.

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Did you know that medical marijuana has been legal in Nevada for over 20 years? Are you curious about where to get a medical cannabis card? If you’re ready to get a medical marijuana card in Nevada, we can help. In this article, My Virtual Physician shows you where and how to get your medical cannabis card.

Medical Cannabis Card Vs. Recreational

While medical cannabis has been around in Nevada since 2001, recreational marijuana was more recently legalized by the state in 2017. Even though you can purchase marijuana without being a cardholder, there are some major perks to getting your cannabis medical card. For starters, it will save you a lot of money at the dispensary.

 

Check out the differences between becoming a medical cannabis cardholder and purchasing for recreational use in Nevada:

 

	Medical Marijuana Cardholder	Recreational Use (Adult Use)
Quantity Allowed in Possession	Up to 2-½ ounces Can cultivate 12 plants under certain circumstances	Up to 1 ounce in possession No more than 3.5g (⅛ ounce) of concentrates/extracts Not permitted to grow your own
Price and Taxes	No excise tax	10% excise tax on top of state and local sales tax
Age Requirement	18+ Under 18 with special cases and permission	21+

 

Getting a medical marijuana card gives you additional permissions and protections beyond what is allowed for recreational users. For example, medical cannabis cardholders are permitted to grow up to a dozen marijuana plants if unable to visit a dispensary or if living more than 25 miles from one. Recreational users, on the other hand, may not cultivate their own marijuana.

Do I Qualify for a Medical Cannabis Card in Nevada?

Only certain debilitating medical conditions are allowed to get a Nevada medical card for cannabis. To get your card, first verify that your ailment is on the list. Here are the qualifying conditions in Nevada:

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Cancer
• Glaucoma
• HIV or AIDS
• Wasting syndrome
• Severe pain
• Severe nausea
• Seizures
• Muscle spasms

As a Nevada resident, if you suffer from one of the conditions above, you qualify for using medical cannabis to manage your condition. Once qualified, there are a few steps you'll take to obtain your medical marijuana card.

Getting Your Medical Cannabis Card in Nevada

To apply for your medical cannabis card in Nevada, only three things are needed.

1. Healthcare Provider Approval
2. Completed Medical Cannabis Card Application
3. Payment

Step #1: Attending Healthcare Provider Statement

Getting medical permission to use marijuana as a medicine requires a doctor’s written approval in Nevada. Healthcare providers who are in good standing with the Nevada Board can complete the state’s approval form (called the Attending Healthcare Provider Statement).

 

My Virtual Physician has local board-certified physicians who can complete the paperwork for your medical marijuana card on Nevada's state-wide form. To begin the process, complete the online application to get your card.

 

After filling out the basic information on our form, we’ll set up a quick telehealth appointment with one of our Nevada licensed physicians. Once the appointment is complete, My Virtual Physician will provide the approval paperwork so that you can take the next step in the process.

Step #2: Medical Cannabis Nevada Registry

With your provider statement in hand, you’re ready to open a new application to become a medical marijuana cardholder. Using Nevada’s online portal, you can create a new login for the registry. This portal will allow you to access the application and upload your scanned documents, including:

• Nevada State Identification (Driver’s License or ID Card)
• Completed Medical Marijuana Card Application
• Attending Healthcare Provider Statement
• Waiver and Acknowledgement forms

Step #3: Paying for Your Medical Card for Cannabis

There are two payments required to get your medical cannabis card:

1. First, your doctor consultation fee ($115)
2. Secondly, the Nevada state registration fee ($50 per year)

 

My Virtual Physician charges $115 to complete the consultation required for qualifying your medical condition for medical cannabis. This fee is paid directly to My Virtual Physician.

 

Nevada charges $50 for a one-year registration and $100 for a 2-year registration. So, your total cost for a medical cannabis card is $165 for one year or $215 for two years. These fees can be paid online through the portal.

 

The card must be renewed after expiration along with a new doctor’s approval. Your doctor will determine whether your card is good for one or two years, so if you have a preference, be sure to consult your healthcare provider (our doctors).

Get Your Card Now

Ready to get your card? Now that you know where you can get a medical cannabis card in Nevada and the steps involved, My Virtual Physician is here to help you start the process. Start by meeting with one of our Doctors today so that you can get your medical cannabis card and find relief now.

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*These states have limited legalization and may only include THC oils for medical use.