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How to Get a Medical Card in Missouri in Minutes
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1. Signup
Fill out a 30-second, confidential questionnaire. We’ll send it to one of our available medical marijuana practitioners for review.
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2. Chat with a Practitioner Today
Our state-certified medical practitioners are standing by to help answer your questions and evaluate your cannabis needs. Want to meet with the practitioner in person instead? No problem! After signup, if a NuggMD Dr. is available near you, you can select online or in office.
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3. Get Approved
Once you’re approved, your practitioner will enter your recommendation into the state's database. Then, you'll receive an email with instructions to fill out your state registration via Missouri’s online portal.
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4. Receive Your State Card
Getting your recommendation with NuggMD is fast and easy, but the state can take up to 30 days to deliver your medical marijuana license. That’s why it’s best to start as soon as possible! Your Missouri certification and med card are valid for three years.
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" The entire process only took 20 min. The video chat with the physician is extremely comfortable and smooth. I received my certification and temporary med card in 24 hrs. Highly recommend this service."
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" They are super efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. Doctor was super friendly and helpful and I was approved within minutes. NuggMD made getting my medical cannabis card a breeze! Highly recommend!!"
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" The process was super quick and easy. Having chronic pain due to an accident, this will help me greatly. They made the process stress free. They are highly recommended!"
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" Amazing, fast, simple, and straightforward. Would recommend to everyone"
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" I really appreciate the fast and easy navigation of the website. I was kept informed thru the whole process. It is reassuring to know I can have a stress-free experience with NuggMD"
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" This business offers a phenomenal service in a segment of the market where information (real un-opinionated facts), are just super hard to find. Would, and already have, recommend NuggMD to everyone. "
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" The entire process only took 20 min. The video chat with the physician is extremely comfortable and smooth. I received my certification and temporary med card in 24 hrs. Highly recommend this service."
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" They are super efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. Doctor was super friendly and helpful and I was approved within minutes. NuggMD made getting my medical cannabis card a breeze! Highly recommend!!"
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" The process was super quick and easy. Having chronic pain due to an accident, this will help me greatly. They made the process stress free. They are highly recommended!"
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" Amazing, fast, simple, and straightforward. Would recommend to everyone"
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" I really appreciate the fast and easy navigation of the website. I was kept informed thru the whole process. It is reassuring to know I can have a stress-free experience with NuggMD"
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Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Card in Missouri
Missouri allows physicians to recommend cannabis for any “chronic, debilitating or other medical condition.” Other common qualifying conditions include:
Most Common Conditions
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Chronic muscle spasms
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Neuropathy
- Any terminal illness
- Any other chronic, debilitating or other medical condition, or
- Any chronic condition that normally requires prescriptions that could lead to dependence, if the practitioner determines that marijuana could be safer and more effective.
All Conditions
- ALS
- Alzheimer’s
- Autism
- Cachexia
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Chronic muscle spasms
- Crohn’s
- Debilitating psychiatric disorders
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV or AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- Huntington’s Disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Intractable migraines
- Neuropathy
- Sickle cell anemia
- Wasting syndrome
- Any terminal illness
- Any other chronic, debilitating or other medical condition, or
- Any chronic condition that normally requires prescriptions that could lead to dependence, if the practitioner determines that marijuana could be safer and more effective.
How to Register a Cannabis Caregiver in Missouri
Some patients want to have – or are required to have – a designated caregiver who can purchase cannabis on their behalf. They’re also allowed to transport it and prepare it for patient use. If the caregiver has a cultivation registration for the patient, they may cultivate on their behalf as well. The medical cultivation registration costs a little over $50. The personal (non-medical) home cultivation fee is a little over $100.
Caregivers will need a Patient Authorization Form filled out by the patient that they will be caring for. Once the caregiver has the form, they will need to create and fill out their own account in the state’s Online Registration Portal.
To qualify as your caregiver, they must:
- be responsible for the management of the wellbeing of the registered patient
- be at least 21 years of age
- be designated by the patient on the Patient Authorization Form
Caregivers cannot:
- use the patient’s cannabis,
- purchase or possess more than the maximum amount allowed for the patient
- cultivate for the patient without a cultivation registration
The caregiver application fee is a little over $25.
Steps to Get Your Medical Card in Missouri
Follow the instructions once you start the NuggMD process to fill out your application. Make sure you enter all of your information accurately to avoid possible delays in your processing.
When you’re approved, your NuggMD medical marijuana practitioner will send your certification to the state and you’ll receive an email to guide you through finishing the state registration process via their online portal. You’ll need to enter all of the requested information and pay the state registration fee, which is a little over $25.
Renew Your Missouri Med Card in Minutes
Now that Amendment 3 has passed, you’ll only need to renew your registration once every three years.
Thankfully, the process for how to renew your Missouri medical cannabis card isn’t complicated. And NuggMD makes the process even easier!
- We’ll send you an email reminder when it’s time to renew,
- Sign into NuggMD to meet with one of our state-certified medical practitioners,
- Follow the provided steps to complete your med card renewal with the state.
Whether you got your initial recommendation with NuggMD or another doctor or service in the state, our medical marijuana practitioners are standing by.
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The NuggMD Promise
We are a team of cannabis and technology professionals focused on connecting you with state-licensed practitioners. We believe all people deserve access to medical cannabis if they think it might improve their quality of life. Since our founding in 2015, we’ve held ourselves and our partners to the highest standards to ensure every patient we serve is able to access reliable cannabis information, trustworthy medical practitioners, and proactive updates on the cannabis healthcare ecosystem and legislation that may affect their experience as a medical cannabis patient.
Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur or thinking of becoming a first-time medical marijuana patient, our network of practitioners will listen to your needs and give you an honest opinion about whether they think cannabis can help.
Frequently asked. Frequently answered.
To get a Missouri med card you must have a qualifying condition and get a doctor’s approval. You’ll then need to apply online with the state and pay the required fee.
Most conditions qualify for cannabis in Missouri under “Any other chronic, debilitating or other medical condition,” but here is the full list of qualifying conditions:
- Glaucoma
- Epilepsy
- Cancer
- Intractable migraines
- Chronic pain
- Chronic muscle spasms
- Debilitating psychiatric disorders
- HIV or AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- ALS
- Huntington’s Disease
- Crohns
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Neuropathy
- Autism
- Cachexia
- Wasting syndrome
- Alzheimer’s
- Sickle cell anemia
- Any terminal illness
- Any other chronic, debilitating or other medical condition, or
- Any chronic condition that normally requires prescriptions that could lead to dependence, if the practitioner determines that marijuana could be safer and more effective.
Missouri has a long, inclusive list of qualifying conditions for cannabis, but they also allow practitioners to recommend the herb for “any other chronic, debilitating or other medical condition, or any chronic condition that normally requires prescriptions that could lead to dependence, if the practitioner determines that marijuana could be safer and more effective.” This means that the decision to recommend cannabis is entirely up to your physician.
The benefits of having a medical marijuana card in Missouri include:
* Tax Savings: Medical marijuana patients enjoy lower taxes on cannabis purchases compared to recreational users.
* Exclusive Discounts: Many dispensaries offer cardholders special discounts and loyalty programs.
* Higher Possession Limits: Medical patients are allowed to possess twice as much cannabis as recreational users.
* Legal Protections: Medical marijuana patients benefit from legal protections, including parental rights, employment protections, and organ donor protections. Patients on probation or parole may be allowed to use medical cannabis.
* Long-Lasting Cards: Missouri’s medical marijuana cards are valid for three years, and the state registration fee costs a little over $25, making it one of the cheapest in the nation. (State application fees are in addition to the cost of evaluation.)
* Cost-Savings: Medical patients pay a lower home cultivation fee of a little over $50, while recreational home cultivators pay over $100.
So, it’s still very beneficial to have a medical marijuana card in Missouri. Don’t take the legal and health risks associated with the black market. Get legal today!
Missouri’s medical card state application fee is a little over $25 for a patient or caregiver. Patients can also obtain an optional cultivation card if desired. To start the application, patients must first obtain a medical evaluation. NuggMD offers low-cost Missouri medical cannabis evaluations good for three years, and there’s no risk because you’re only billed if you’re approved for medical cannabis.
Unfortunately, no. You’ll be responsible for the cost of your medical marijuana products. Since medical marijuana is still a federally illegal Schedule 1 drug, insurers won’t reimburse for the cost of acquiring cannabis.
The Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) processes applications within 30 days. Once approved, you can immediately access dispensaries and purchase medical cannabis products.
With NuggMD, you are ONLY charged for your evaluation if you are approved. If you start the sign up process and pay, but then change your mind, there will be a small $10 charge deducted from your refund to cover the payment processing. We believe everyone deserves access to a qualified medical cannabis practitioner, and the cost of an evaluation shouldn’t be a barrier.
Yes, Missouri has recreational dispensaries. Consumers searching for higher potency products or guidance on product selection, dosage, and potential medication interactions may still wish to obtain a Missouri med card so they can get support from a qualified medical marijuana practitioner or cannabis pharmacist.
You’ll only be charged if you’re approved for your medical marijuana certification. If not, your evaluation is free! If you sign up and pay for your evaluation, but then cancel before your evaluation, there is a small $10 fee for the payment processing. You can also change your mind after your evaluation if you wish and request a refund, but you must do so before your certification has been submitted to the state. Once you’ve been certified, a refund for services will no longer be available. Please send an email to support@www.nuggmd.com with the subject line “Refund Request” and a brief description of your issue. Patients won’t receive a refund for failure to follow through with their certification process once the practitioner completes the certification requirements. It is the patient’s responsibility to complete their certification. If you’re stuck or having trouble completing your certification, please reach out to customer service and our agents will help you through the process. We want to make sure you’re 100% satisfied with your purchase being that you, the customer, are the most important thing to us! Once a refund has been initiated, please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to transfer back to the card you used for the transaction. A refund is no longer available more than 30 days after the date of your evaluation. If any issues arise, please feel free to reach back out for further assistance.
Of course! You can see any Missouri state-licensed licensed physician to obtain your medical marijuana renewal evaluation. NuggMD’s Missouri-state licensed practitioners are standing by to see you today.
This depends on the state to which you’re traveling. Each state has different rules regarding medical marijuana reciprocity, and some don’t allow it at all. Check with your destination state to learn more.
Yes. With the passage of Amendment 3, proof of residency is no longer required to get a medical marijuana card in Missouri.
Learn more about Missouri’s cannabis laws and regulations.
