Why should you get a medical cannabis card rather than use cannabis recreationally?
COST
Rec users pay taxes as high as 41% where as medical patients pay a 1% tax rate on all medical porducts.
VARIETY
Medical patients have more access to products and strains.
Check out cannabis tinctures, pain pathces, cannabis oil, and even supposities!
GROW
Medical patients are allowed to grow 5 plants at home and can purchase 2.5 ounces every 2 weeks.
Do I have to see a doctor in order to get approved for my medical cannabis card? Yes, unless you are a veteran and have 12 months of medical records from the VA facility.
What can a caregiver do? A caregiver can transport and purchase medical cannabis on behalf of the patient. A minor may have up to 3 caregivers.
How much can a medical patient purchase? Patients can purchase up to 2.5 ounces every 14 days. Patients can also request to increase their allotment with a waiver from their doctor.
Can I own a gun and have a medical cannabis card? YES! Medical cannabis cardholders will not have their FOID or CCL cards revoked, or be denied issuance of a FOID or CCL card, due to their status as a medical marijuana cardholder.
Can medical cannabis patients in Illinois purchase at ANY medical cannabis dispensary in Illinois? YES! As of July 15, 2021 , patients no longer need to switch their dispensary and can purchase medicine at ANY medical dispensary within the state of Illinois.
Can caregivers keep their CDL/ bus permit? Yes.
Can Illinois medical cannabis patients grow at home? Yes, medical patients can grow 5 plants at home. Caregivers cannot.
Is medical cannabis covered by insurance? Currently, no, not at this time.
