How to Qualify for a Kentucky Medical Marijuana Card

Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Kentucky?

Medical cannabis will be legalized for Kentucky patients in January of 2025! However, as of January 2023, certain individual Kentuckians and their caregivers will receive a pardon for the use of medical marijuana purchased in other states, so long as they meet a set of three criteria.

The criteria to qualify are as follows:

The cannabis must be lawfully purchased in the U.S. from a state where the purchase is legal, and the receipt must be kept
The amount purchased and used must not exceed eight (8) ounces, which is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony in Kentucky
Each person must have a certification from a licensed health care provider showing the person has been diagnosed with at least one of twenty-one (21) medical conditions

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How to Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Kentucky

Once medical marijuana is legalized, in order to qualify for a Kentucky medical marijuana card and legally purchase medical marijuana from a dispensary you must fulfill the following qualifications:

Be diagnosed with a condition that a physician deems fit for medical marijuana treatment
Have an official written certification from a Kentucky licensed physician
Be a Kentucky resident with proof of residency (KY Driver’s License or KY State ID card)

3 Easy Steps

Step 1

Schedule an appointment with one of our friendly marijuana doctors in Kentucky!

Step 2

Meet with one of our state-certified medical marijuana doctor for your evaluation appointment.

Step 3

With the doctor's approval, you'll receive your Kentucky medical marijuana card recommendation.

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What Conditions Are Approved for Treatment With Medical Marijuana?

Kentucky approved qualifying conditions for patients to get treatment with medical marijuana once the bill is passed in 2025.

Here are the qualifying conditions that will be approved for medical marijuana treatment:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease
Cachexia or wasting syndrome
Cancer
Crohn’s disease
Epilepsy
Fibromyalgia
Glaucoma
Hepatitis C
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Huntington’s disease
Intractable seizures / Intractable pain
Multiple sclerosis
Muscular dystrophy
Neuropathies
Parkinson’s disease
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Sickle cell anemia
Severe arthritis
Severe and chronic pain
Terminal illness

How to Get a Kentucky Medical Marijuana Recommendation

If you have previously been diagnosed with one of the common qualifying conditions or believe you currently suffer from one, you will most likely be eligible for a Kentucky medical marijuana recommendation. The next step would be to find a compassionate doctor who will review your condition(s) and if appropriate, recommend marijuana as part of your treatment plan. And that's where we come in to help!

You will need to schedule an evaluation appointment, where you and your medical marijuana doctor will likely discuss your condition as well as your medical history. It is important for the doctor to have access to your medical records, if available. Medical records allow the doctor to better assess your condition(s), and you significantly increase the likelihood of receiving a recommendation from the doctor.

If you are having a hard time getting your medical records, we are here to help! Our medical records team will be able to help you obtain your medical records before your appointment.

If your Kentucky medical marijuana doctor is able to confirm your condition(s) and believes medical marijuana is an appropriate treatment option, you will receive a signed certification recommending medical marijuana as part of your treatment plan.

What Information Is Required When a Patient Applies for a Medical Marijuana ID Card With the State?

Kentucky's medical marijuana program will launch in January 2025! People across the State of Kentucky are actively exploring how they can become a patient and obtain their medical marijuana. In order to obtain a medical marijuana recommendation, patients must first find a physician licensed by the state of Kentucky, schedule an evaluation, and be identified as having one or more of the qualifying conditions to receive a recommendation.

The best way to receive a recommendation will be to make an appointment with one of our physicians.

We are here to help every step of the way!

Am I Guaranteed to Get Approved for Medical Marijuana After Visiting Your Office in KY?

We can’t guarantee approval for anyone because the Kentucky marijuana doctor is the only person that will make the determination of whether or not a patient qualifies. To increase the chances that you receive approval from the doctor, we recommend that you bring as much information as possible regarding your medical condition(s) and past treatments.

Why Get a Kentucky Medical Marijuana Evaluation?

Effective Treatment

If you currently suffer from one or more qualifying conditions, once medical marijuana is legalized, we strongly suggest that you initiate treatment under the supervision of a physician who has training in the field and a passion for the medicinal qualities inherent in cannabis. At Kentucky Marijuana Card, all of our doctors are licensed under the state of Kentucky and they take additional medical cannabis education courses ensuring they have critical and recent information related to the therapeutic benefits of medical marijuana.

Dispensary Access

Once legalized in 2025, medical marijuana products should be purchased from a Kentucky licensed dispensary. With your Kentucky medical marijuana card in hand, you'll be able to access all Kentucky cannabis dispensaries. These state-licensed marijuana dispensaries will most likely carry many forms of medical marijuana in varying strengths, and you should be able to buy products such as tinctures, oils, creams, plant material for vaporizers, and edibles.

Legal Protection

As of January 2023, certain individual Kentuckians and their caregivers can bring and use medical marijuana into the state without facing legal consequences, so long as they meet a set of three criteria.

The criteria to bring and use medical marijuana into the state are as follows:

The cannabis must be lawfully purchased in the U.S. from a state where the purchase is legal, and the receipt must be kept
The amount purchased and used must not exceed eight (8) ounces, which is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony in Kentucky
Each person must have a certification from a licensed health care provider showing the person has been diagnosed with at least one of twenty-one (21) medical conditions