FAQ

• Is it easy to get a medical marijuana card in Missouri?

  Yes. Get an online Telehealth consultation with HelloMD in Missouri and get approved by a licensed practitioner to purchase medical marijuana in a legal cannabis dispensary. Once approved, you’ll register with the state’s Compila application portal.

• What’s the process for receiving my Missouri medical marijuana card?

  When you receive an approval for medical marijuana from your HelloMD practitioner, you’ll need to register your HelloMD certification at mo-public.mycomplia.com and apply to the MIssouri's State Medical Marijuana Program. Once registered, you’ll receive your medical marijuana card within 30 days. The state processes cards in the order they are received. You will need to download your card from the state’s web portal and print out a copy for your records. Physical cards are not provided.

• What health conditions qualify for a medical card in Missouri?

  To be approved for a Missouri medical marijuana card, you’ll need to have one of the qualifying health conditions. To date, the qualifying conditions are:
  
  

  • Cancer
  • Epilepsy
  • Glaucoma
  • Intractable migraines unresponsive to other treatment
  • A chronic medical condition that causes severe, persistent pain or persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those associated with multiple sclerosis, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, and Tourette’s syndrome
  • Debilitating psychiatric disorders, including, but not limited to, post-traumatic stress order, if diagnosed by a state licensed psychiatrist
  • Human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome
  • A chronic medical condition that is normally treated with a prescription medications that could lead to physical or psychological dependence, when a physician determines that medical use of marijuana could be effective in treating that condition and would serve as a safer alternative to the prescription medication
  • A terminal illness
  • In the professional judgment of a physician, any other chronic, debilitating or other medical condition, including, but not limited to, hepatitis C,
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, Huntington’s disease, autism, neuropathies, sickle cell anemia, agitation of Alzheimer’s disease, cachexia, and wasting syndrome.

• How much does a medical marijuana consultation cost in Missouri?

  For a limited time, it costs $139 to see a HelloMD practitioner online and receive your medical marijuana card. And there is an application fee of $25.94 paid directly to the State of Missouri Medical Marijuana Registry Portal when registering with the patient program. HelloMD accepts all major credit cards, and if you’re not approved, you don’t pay!

• Who can prescribe medical marijuana in Missouri?

  Any doctor licensed in Missouri can certify patients for medical marijuana use. On HelloMD, licensed practitioners provide Telehealth consultations. It’s fast, easy and private and for a limited time costs only $139. If you’re not approved, you don’t pay!

• How long is a medical marijuana consultation with a HelloMD practitioner in Missouri?

  A typical consult takes between 15 to 30 minutes. Please be prepared to have your consultation in a private, well-lit space, away from distraction. Your practitioner will also want to discuss any medications you may be on and your prior medical history.

• Will I receive advice about medical marijuana from my HelloMD practitioner in Missouri?

  Yes. Our practitioners will guide you in determining if cannabis is the right for you. From the privacy of your own home or office, ask all of your cannabis questions and you’ll be sure you’re getting expert medical advice.

• How long does it take to get a medical marijuana card in Missouri?

  You should receive your medical marijuana card within 30 days. Cards are processed by the state in the order they are received. Physical cards aren’t provided. You need to download a digital copy of the medical card from the state’s web portal.

• If I’m still waiting for my physical card to arrive, can I purchase medical marijuana?

  Under Missouri law, you are not able to visit a dispensary unless you have a state-issued digital copy of medical marijuana card in your hands.

• I have a medical marijuana card from another state. Can I use it to purchase medical marijuana at a Missouri dispensary?

  No. There is no reciprocity between Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Program and other state medical marijuana programs. Just because you are licensed in another state doesn’t automatically qualify you for a license in Missouri.

• Do patient medical marijuana certifications expire in Missouri?

  Patient and caregiver medical marijuana licenses are valid for one year. After this they must be renewed. HelloMD can help you with your renewal.

• Can I get a renewal of my medical marijuana certification in Missouri?

  After one year, you need to get recertified by the HelloMD licensed practitioner and submit your application and a $25.94 renewal fee to Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Registry Portal. Renewal applications and fees can be submitted no sooner than 60 days prior to the expiry date listed on the back of the license ID card.

• Where can I purchase medical marijuana in Missouri?

  Once you’ve received your medical cannabis card, you can purchase medical cannabis from a licensed dispensary. It’s easy to find a state-approved dispensary in your area, some of which offer home delivery.

• How often can you go to a medical marijuana dispensary in Missouri?

  The qualifying patient’s doctor may certify up to four ounces of dried, unprocessed marijuana, or its equivalent, in a 30-day period, which can be bought from a licensed dispensary. If there is a “compelling reason” why the person needs a greater amount, then the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services requires two independent physician certifications specifying what other amount the qualifying patient needs.

• What forms of medical marijuana are allowed in Missouri?

  Registered medical marijuana patients are allowed to purchase up to 4 oz of cannabis in a variety of forms — dried unprocessed marijuana, concentrates, and THC-infused products.

• What dosage amounts of medical marijuana are allowed in Missouri?

  Qualifying patients or their caregivers may purchase up to 4oz of dried, unprocessed marijuana, or its equivalent, in a 30-day period. In Missouri Marijuana Equivalency (MME), 3.5gm of dry marijuana = 1gm of concentrate = 100mg of THC-infused products. In Missouri, medical marijuana patients can obtain cultivation licenses to grow up to six flowering marijuana plants, six non-flowering marijuana plants (over 14-inches tall), and six clones (plants under 14-inches tall) at any given time in a single, enclosed locked facility

• What are the advantages of having a medical marijuana card in Missouri?

  The only way to access legal medical marijuana in Missouri is to have a medical marijuana certification from a licensed medical practitioner. It’s fast and easy to do this through the online Telehealth service HelloMD. Buying medical marijuana through a state-licensed dispensary ensures you access to a quality, lab-tested medical marijuana. Your certification also prevents you from facing fines and criminal charges due to unlawful possession.

• Why should I choose HelloMD to get my medical marijuana card?

  HelloMD has been helping patients understand and make the most of medical cannabis since 2015 throughout the United States and Canada. You’ll receive expert cannabis advice from supportive licensed practitioners. We’ve been rated #1 on Trustpilot, and if you’re not approved for your medical marijuana certification, you won’t pay.