Florida Telehealth Medical Marijuana Card Renewal

Renew Your Medical Marijuana Card Online in Florida

The medical marijuana card renewal timing in Florida is a bit confusing but the process is similar to the original application. The patient must see a qualified doctor every 7 months to renew their order but the card itself, issued by the State of Florida, must be renewed once per year. You will receive reminders from both The Sanctuary Wellness Institute if you have been to us in the past and the State of Florida when it is time to renew but you may want to also put it on your calendar.

Applying for renewal as soon as you're eligible will ensure your card does not expire, which would impede your ability to purchase medical marijuana.

Here are some details to help you successfully renew your order and you card:

• 1. The Certification with the doctor is good for 210 days or 7 months (per the state). If certification expires and the card is still valid, the patient CAN NOT purchase medication from the dispensary.
• 2. How to locate MMJ expiration date: The patient can find their certification expiration date and card expiration date by going to their Medical Marijuana Use Registry account.
  • a. To find the certification expiration: Click “your profile” scrolling all the way to the bottom where it shows listed orders, and the latest scheduled date of orders will be the expiration date.
  • b. To find the card expiration: Click” your profile” will be located at the top in the amount of days until renewal is needed. Can also find under “your card”, where the expiration date will be listed and the amount of days until renewal is needed. Expiration date can also be found on the physical card.
• 3. The Card is valid for ONE year. The state will send out an email 90 days before the expiration date. If the card expires, the patient will not be able to purchase medication from a dispensary and will have to wait for the approval period again. They can only renew 45 days before their expiration date on the card.
  • a. The patient will need to login into their Medical Marijuana Use Registry account.
  • b. Clients will complete NEW application by clicking “your card” and pay the state fee of $77.75.

Medical marijuana is a life-changing treatment for many of its patients. It allows individuals who previously struggled with day-to-day activities due to chronic pain or symptoms from debilitating medical conditions to regain their ability to complete those activities. The impact of cannabis on those patients’ lives has been tremendous, and more and more people are benefiting from it by the day.

What to Expect When Visiting our Doctor

At your appointment the doctor will meet with you to determine what form of cannabis and how much you are permitted to purchase at the dispensary. The order is entered into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry which the dispensaries access when you visit them to make your cannabis purchases.

The Sanctuary Wellness Institute doctors are certified to recommend you for medical cannabis treatment. They are experienced and knowledgeable about medical marijuana. If you have new questions or concerns, the doctor can help answer them for you.

Doctors can recommend low-THC cannabis, smokable marijuana, and medical marijuana in alternate delivery forms. If you believe your current form of treatment is ineffective, talk to your doctor about other methods and dosages.

Required Documents and Forms

The OMMU requires a photograph and proof of residency to process your renewal application. If you are a full-time Florida resident, your license or non-driver ID card issued by the state will fulfill that requirement. They must be valid and up to date.

Part-time seasonal residents also have to provide supporting documentation. In particular, you'll have to either upload or mail a passport-sized photo and your proof of residency documents.