One of the basic requirements for getting medical marijuana is the patient must be a resident of Florida and have a qualifying medical condition. In this regard, patient has to submit medical registration form with their complete medical history to the Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use. Once the marijuana doctor approves your condition, you will receive a marijuana card from the Florida Department of Health.
Before you can buy marijuana from a dispensary in Florida, you must first visit a licensed doctor who is certified to prescribe medical marijuana after having completed the mandatory education requirements laid out by the state of Florida. The physician will then determine if you fall within the eligibility criteria to purchase medical marijuana and go over the medical benefits in detail.
Finding a state-approved medical marijuana doctor near you is as simple as visiting the website www.edocmmj.com for Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use and using the “Physician’s Search Tool” to locate a medical professional that has completed the training required by the state and carries the license to practice.
An important point to take into consideration when choosing your medical marijuana doctor is the type of consultation you want done; due to the fact that there are variations in the types that you can avail. Are you looking for an ongoing doctor to treat you on to study just how effective the marijuana is for your medical condition? Or are you simply looking to take the shortest route to a medical marijuana card?
Qualifying Conditions For A Florida Medical Marijuana Card
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD
- Insomnia
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- HIV/AIDS
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Hypertension
- Crohn’s Disease
- Glaucoma
- Seizures
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- ALS (Lou Gehrig’s)
- Epilepsy
- Tourette’s
Additionally, according to the Senate Bill 8A of 2016, “diagnosed, debilitating conditions of like, kind, or class,” e.g. anxiety and depression, are conditions that enable a person to be qualified for a Florida medical marijuana card issued by www.edocmmj.com. Also included are terminal illnesses – diagnosed by a physician other than the medical marijuana doctor who is examining the patient for eligibility- and chronic pain which is pain from a medical condition that remains persistent long after the course of said medical condition.
Cost For A Florida Medical Marijuana Card
A typical medical marijuana exam runs from somewhere between $200 and $300. However, this is an expense which is not likely to be covered by your insurance provider.
The cost will also vary according to the kind of consultation you are signing up for. Think back to step one of this process. Are you seeking a medical marijuana doctor to treat you on an ongoing basis or are you only looking for a one-time initial exam to determine eligibility? The payment for the card process itself costs around $75.
How Long Does It Take Top Get A Florida Medical Marijuana Card
Usually, it can take anywhere from 5 to 10 business days for your application to be reviewed and processed by the state of Florida. When your application has been approved, you will receive an email from the state, upon which you will be allowed to purchase medical marijuana in Florida! You do not even have to wait for the physical card to arrive in your mail which can sometimes take another 2-3 months. Just print out the email or download it on your phone, then take the email along with your photo ID to any treatment center for medical marijuana that is state-licensed and their staff will be able to look up your active listing in the state’s database. You will be able to purchase the dispensary’s products without the need for a physical marijuana ID card.
All Natural Health Certifications www.edocmmj.com had locations for medical marijuana cards all over the State of Florida including Orlando, Tampa, Clermont, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton and others. If you are a new patient or an exiting patient looking to get your renewal, please contact our office (800) 303-9916.