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If you believe you have a qualifying medical condition, you must first consult with a doctor who is registered with the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis.
Not every MD or DO in West Virginia is registered with OMC. Here’s a list of West Virginia physicians registered to recommended.
If you believe you have a qualifying medical condition, you must first consult with a doctor who is registered with the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis.
Not every MD or DO in West Virginia is registered with OMC. Here’s a list of West Virginia physicians registered to recommended.
You must consult with a doctor on the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis’ approved list of physicians (Note: These physicians had to complete mandatory training on cannabis). The majority of regular physicians have not received additional medical marijuana training.Before being certified for MMJ in West Virginia, patients must have at least a 6-month relationship with their physician.
Once the doctor has approved you, you must submit your application along with the signed certification. Please keep in mind that your doctor will continue to monitor your condition to determine whether you still need to use cannabis. If he determines that you do not, he must notify the West Virginia OMC and state that you no longer require medical marijuana to treat your condition.
When providing you with the certification, your physician must inform the Bureau that you are likely to benefit from the use of medical marijuana for palliative or therapeutic purposes. They must also state that treatments for your condition, such as the use of opioids, have proven ineffective.
You can purchase marijuana from an approved dispensary once you have received your WV MMJ card. Charleston, Elkins, South Charleston, Huntington, Clarksburg, and Wheeling are among the towns that can host a dispensary.
The state has yet to reveal where the dispensaries will be located. In February of 2021 the state of West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis permitted 100 dispensary licenses. Interestingly, according to the program, dispensaries are not permitted to sell marijuana edibles or flower. Click below to view the current locations of dispensaries in West Virginia.
My Marijuana Cards has compiled a whole list of West Virginia Dispensaries and their contact information. Click the button below to locate your nearest dispensary.
To qualify for a medical card in West Virginia, you must have at least one of the following medical conditions outlined in their program:
Cancer
ALS
Neuropathies
Multiple sclerosis
Severe, chronic, or intractable pain, which is neuropathic in origin, or else opiate and conventional therapy have proven ineffective as a means of treating the condition.
Sickle cell anemia
Parkinson’s disease
Terminal illness
Crohn’s disease
Huntington’s disease
HIV/AIDS
Damage to the spinal cord nervous tissue with an ‘objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity’
Intractable seizures
Epilepsy
Your West Virginia mmj card will last you 12 months (1 year) and then you will need to renew.
Minors (patients under the age of 18) can obtain medical marijuana through a caregiver, who can be a parent or legal guardian. If no appropriate parent or legal guardian is available, they may use any individual approved by the Bureau.
No, home cultivation is not permitted in the current version of the program. Patients can only get cannabis from regulated West Virginia dispensaries once they open.
Patients will most likely pay $50, though you may be able to get it for free if you can demonstrate ‘financial hardship.Based don previos experiences i other states, the Physician’s fee will most liekly range between $200 and $300
The medical marijuana program in West Virginia is fairly straightforward. There are currently 15 qualifying conditions one must meet to be eligible for an MMJ card.
Patients must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. If under the age of eighteen (18), patients must have an authorized caregiver.
Patients must be diagnosed with one or more of the above Qualifying Condition(s).
Patients must register with the Bureau.
Qualified Patients must then obtain a physician’s certification and apply for a Medical Cannabis Identification Card and pay the application fee.
Patients will then be able to obtain Medical Cannabis at a Licensed Dispensary.
Unfortunately, since medical marijuana is not federally legal, insurance companies will not cover any of the costs at this time for your West Virginia medical marijuana card or WV cannabis at the dispensary. With federal legalization not far off, this could definitely be a possibility in the future once recreational use is approved in the U.S.
Buying Marijuana at Retail Location
When purchasing cannabis, patients must present a valid state ID as well as a medical marijuana card.
Marijuana Delivery Service
There are currently no dispensaries that offer marijuana delivery. While this is the case, it has not been banned and is at the discretion of local municipalities.
West Virginia Dispensary Hours
There are no restrictions on the hours that dispensaries can operate at the moment. Check the hours of operation at your wv nearest dispensary.
Purchase Restrictions
Those with a medical marijuana card may purchase no more than one 30-day supply of medicine at a time. The patient’s doctor decides on this.
Tinctures
Liquids
Creams
Gels
Oils
Pills
Ointments
Other non-whole plant forms
Tinctures
Liquids
Creams
Gels
Oils
Pills
Ointments
Other non-whole plant forms
West Virginia law requires that all healthcare practitioners establish a physician-patient relationship with a patient for at least six months before providing a diagnosis or treatment or certifying the patient for a medical marijuana recommendation — telemedicine may be used to meet this requirement.
Before providing telemedicine services, all health care practitioners must obtain a patient’s informed consent — the method for which has yet to be defined.
Yes. With West Virginia being an at-will state and there not currently being any legislation in place that protects medical marijuana patients in the workplace, medical cardholders can still be administered drug screenings and receive disciplinary action regarding the results of drug screenings. For this reason, we recommend making sure you are fully aware of your employer’s policy regarding drug screenings and medical marijuana before moving forward with the process.
West Virginia does not have any restrictions regarding patients on probation or parole; however, you must get permission from your probation or parole officer first before pursuing a medical marijuana card.
As a legal medical marijuana patient, you are protected. Patients do not have to disclose that they possess medical marijuana and do not have to consent to a search. However, if a search is conducted and medical marijuana is found, the patient should immediately present their patient ID card or direct law enforcement to the state patient registry to show that they are a legal patient.
No. You must be certified in West Virginia by a registered medical marijuana doctor to legally access and purchase from dispensaries in the state.
Yes, there are multiple states currently accepting West Virginia medical cards including Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. The laws for using out-of-state medical cards vary from state to state, so the best way to find out is by contacting a dispensary in the state you’re interested in visiting to find out for sure.
Yes! You do not have to be seen by the same doctor each year. If you were certified by another medical marijuana doctor last year and would like to switch to My Marijuana Cards, we will be happy to take care of you!
Due to the increased demand for WV marijuana cards. We’re seeing patients receive their marijuana card in 4-6wks from the state. We do not have any control over the state’s processing times.
All of our physicians have undergone 4 hour cannabis training provided by the state and they can be found on the list of approved physicians. Here is link the West Virginia medical cannabis physician registry list.
WV has issued 100 medical dispensary licenses thus far. To find the nearest West Virginia dispensary click this link.
Look no further, see one of our compassionate medical marijuana physicians and get your medical card today from home.
Only a licensed medical marijuana doctor can determine if you qualify for the program, so we cannot guarantee your approval. However, if you do not get approved by our doctor you will receive a FULL refund! Our knowledgeable and friendly support staff is ready to help get you fully prepared for your appointment so that you have the best chance of approval, just give us a call at 1(877)783-1805 if you would like to know more.
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Yes. Veterans can obtain medical marijuana in the same way as any other patient at My Marijuana Cards. We are proud to help our veterans combat their medical conditions with medical marijuana!
Caregivers provide a service for medical marijuana patients (including those under 18) who cannot or do not wish to go to a dispensary to purchase their medical marijuana. A caregiver is able to purchase medical marijuana on behalf of the patient as well as help administer the medication. Caregivers are only appointed by patients and must be 21 years or older and register with the state as a caregiver.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources online medical marijuana registry is now open and can be accessed here. The application fee is $50 for both patients and caregivers. If you’re having trouble getting registered, you can contact us at 1(877)783-1805 or visit one of our West Virginia clinic locations for assistance.
No. The state decided not to issue physical ID cards, but patients will be required to have the digital copy of their medical ID card in order to be able to purchase from dispensaries.ontent
Medical cardholders will be able to purchase and possess up to their 30-day allotment as determined by their doctor and the state. The exact amount has yet to be decided.
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