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Illinois Medical Marijuana Doctors

Since 2019, The Sanctuary Wellness Institute has helped tens of thousands of people obtain medical marijuana cards and access the treatment they need. The doctors we are affiliated with in Illinois have extensive experience in the medical marijuana space, and our phone staff is happy to answer your questions about the Illinois medical marijuana program.

Call us at 484-346-5140 to schedule an evaluation today.

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Illinois

Step 1 is to book an appointment with your medical marijuana doctor

Schedule an Evaluation with a Certified Physician

Book online or call us at 484-346-5140 to schedule an appointment with a licensed medical marijuana doctor.

Step 2 is to meet with your medical marijuana doctor

Apply for Your Card

Submit an application for a medical marijuana card through the Illinois Cannabis Tracking System portal. The state charges $50 for a one-year card, $100 for a two-year card, and $125 for a three-year card.

Step three: Visit dispensary near you to obtain medical marijuana product

Receive Your Card

Once your application is approved, you’ll be able to access your MMJ card online, where you can either print or save a copy.

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Illinois Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions

To qualify for an MMJ card in Illinois, you must be diagnosed with one of the state’s qualifying conditions. Those conditions are as follows:

  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Arnold-Chiari malformation
  • CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome Type II)
  • Cachexia/wasting syndrome
  • Cancer
  • Causalgia
  • Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
  • Chronic pain
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Dystonia
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
  • Fibrous Dysplasia
  • Glaucoma
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Hydromyelia
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Lupus
  • Migraines
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Myoclonus
  • Nail-patella syndrome
  • Neuro-Bechet’s autoimmune disease
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Neuropathy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
  • Post-Concussion Syndrome
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
  • Residual limb pain
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Seizures (including those characteristic of Epilepsy)
  • Severe fibromyalgia
  • Sjogren’s syndrome
  • Spinal cord disease (including but not limited to arachnoiditis)
  • Spinal cord injury is damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia
  • Superior canal dehiscence syndrome
  • Syringomyelia
  • Tarlov cysts
  • Tourette syndrome
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Ulcerative colitis

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How to Register with the State for Medical Marijuana in IL

  1. Navigate to the Illinois Cannabis Tracking System portal.
  2. Click "MCPP Registration."
  3. Fill in the personal information and click "Register."
  4. Find your temporary password in the email sent to the address you provided in Step 3.
  5. Log in to your account in the Tracking System using the temporary password.
  6. Hover over "My Account" and click "Password."
  7. Change the password as instructed, then click "Save."

Where Can I Buy Medical Marijuana in Illinois?

There are over 100 marijuana dispensaries operating in Illinois. As a registered patient or caregiver, you can purchase a variety of products, including edibles, topicals, tinctures, and cannabis flower. Each cardholder can buy up to 2.5 ounces of medical cannabis per 14-day period.

About Illinois Cannabis Program

The Illinois medical marijuana program was established in 2013 with the passage of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. Under the program, patients with qualifying medical conditions can acquire medical marijuana cards that enable them to purchase cannabis from licensed dispensaries.

To obtain an MMJ card, each patient must receive a recommendation from a certified healthcare provider and submit an application to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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How to Renew Your Card in Illinois

In Illinois, medical marijuana patients must renew their MMJ cards annually, but doctor’s certifications are only required once every three years. To execute a full recertification renewal, or a renewal for patients who have had their cards for three years, complete the following steps:

  1. Schedule Your Renewal Appointment: Book online or call us at 484-346-5140 to schedule an appointment with a licensed physician.
  2. Apply for Your New Card: Submit a medical marijuana card renewal application through the Illinois Cannabis Tracking System portal. The state charges $50 for a one-year card, $100 for a two-year card, and $125 for a three-year card.
  3. Receive Your Card: Once your application is approved, you’ll be able to access your new MMJ card online, where you can either print or save a copy.

How to Become a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in IL

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In Illinois, a caregiver is someone whom a qualifying medical marijuana patient designates to help them with the purchase and administration of medical marijuana. Caregivers must be Illinois residents who’re at least 21 years old.

To become a caregiver in Illinois, complete the following steps:

  1. Submit Your Application: Apply to become a caregiver through the Illinois Cannabis Tracking System portal. The state charges $25 for a one-year card, $50 for a two-year card, and $75 for a three-year card.
  2. Receive Your Card: Once your application is approved, you’ll be able to access your caregiver card online, where you can either print or save a copy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can get your Illinois MMJ card online. The state allows medical marijuana evaluations to be conducted via telemedicine.

The cost of your Illinois medical marijuana card will depend on the type of card you wish to obtain. The state's fee for a one-year card is $50, while a two-year card costs $100 and a three-year card costs $125. This does not include the cost of your doctor's evaluation.

Once your application for an Illinois MMJ card is approved, you’ll receive a temporary digital card via email within 24 hours. It can take up to 15 days for the state to issue your permanent card, which can also be accessed online.

No, anxiety is not listed as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Illinois.

Yes, minors can obtain medical marijuana in Illinois, but they require two doctors’ certifications, and a parent or legal guardian must agree to serve as their designated caregiver.

In Illinois, a medical marijuana cardholder can buy up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis over the course of a 14-day period. However, it’s possible for your doctor to recommend a higher amount if they deem it necessary.

Adults who're at least 21 years old can buy recreational marijuana in Illinois without a card, but you cannot purchase medical marijuana products without one.

In Illinois, medical marijuana patients are allowed to cultivate up to five cannabis plants at home. This cultivation must be done in an enclosed, locked space out of public view.

No, Illinois does not honor out-of-state medical cards.

Whether you can use your Illinois MMJ card in another state will depend on that state's reciprocity laws. Some states honor out-of-state medical cards, while others don't. Be sure to research other states' cannabis legislation before traveling.

Yes, Illinois is a recreational-use state. Adults aged 21 and over can legally purchase and possess cannabis.

In the state of Illinois, medical marijuana cards must be renewed annually, but doctor’s certifications are only required every three years.

To complete a full certification renewal of your Illinois MMJ card, you must first schedule a renewal evaluation with a medical marijuana doctor, which you can do through The Sanctuary. Then you can submit your renewal application through the Illinois Cannabis Tracking System portal.

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