As with many states, Ohio has made changes to the process of obtaining a medical marijuana card since the legalization of medical marijuana. The state became the 25th in the USA to legalize the use of medical marijuana in 2016, although patients did not have access to medical marijuana until 2019.
The goal of this Ohio law, as with all other states, is to standardize the process to allow qualifying patients to obtain a medical card. Thanks to the use of telemedicine technology, all patients can complete their initial appointment as well as follow-up appointments online, saving time, travel, and costs. For patients with mobility and health issues, this is an important benefit.
Step One: Pre-Qualifying
To obtain a medical card in Ohio, patients must first receive a recommendation for the use of medical marijuana by a medical marijuana doctor in the state. Using an easy online pre-qualification exam helps patients to check their qualification based on a recognized medical or psychological condition approved by the state.
The pre-qualification exam requires basic information, including the patient choosing one qualifying diagnosis. The state allows medical marijuana doctors to make a recommendation for medical marijuana based on other conditions in the same class, so it is important to see the doctor if you believe you qualify.
Step Two: Schedule an Online Appointment
At the telemedicine appointment, the medical marijuana doctor will review the medical information provided and discuss the information with the patient. Once the patient qualifies, the medical marijuana doctor enters the patient information into the state registry.
The patient receives an email with a link to complete the process. Once this is done, the patient will receive the medical marijuana card within seven to ten business days.
