You must verify that your condition is listed on Ohio’s list of qualified medical conditions before you apply for an Ohio medical card. To get an Ohio medical marijuana card, you will need to meet additional eligibility requirements.

This article will explain what you need to be eligible for medical cannabis in Ohio. This will allow you to apply for a medical card confidently. Book an online evaluation with one Ohio MMJ doctor when you’re ready. Next, you can get certified in just 10 minutes and start your Ohio medical marijuana card application.

Ohio Medical Marijuana Requirements

Patients who are interested in Ohio medical marijuana often ask the question “Do I qualify to get a card?” The answer is “Yes,” provided you meet the Ohio medical marijuana requirements.

1. Adult patients must have at least 18 years of age.
2. Patients below 18 years of age must have a registered caregiver who applies on their behalf.
3. All applicants must be Ohio citizens.
4. To be eligible for an Ohio medical card, patients must have one of these qualifying conditions.
5. Additionally, patients must have a recommendation from a Certified-To-Recommend (CTR) doctor in Ohio verifying their diagnosis.

What Are The Conditions That Allow For Medical Marijuana Use In Ohio?

There are currently 25 Ohio medical marijuana conditions that may be eligible for you to get a medical card. Certified physicians can only recommend medical marijuana to treat a qualifying condition.

The Ohio Medical Marijuana List of Conditions 2022

• AIDS
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis
• Arthritis
• Cachexia
• Cancer
• Chronic migraines
• Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
• Epilepsy and other seizure disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Glaucoma
• Hepatitis C
• IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Chronic and severe pain or intractable
• Parkinson’s disease
• HIV positive status
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Anemia due to sickle cell disease
• Injury or Spinal Cord Disease
• Tourette syndrome
• Traumatic brain injury

I Have Met The Ohio Medical Marijuana Card Eligibility Criteria – What Next?

After you have verified that you meet all requirements, you can apply for an Ohio medical cannabis card. Here’s how you start the application process.

1. First, you must receive a recommendation from an Ohio-licensed medical marijuana doctor for medical marijuana. After they have certified you, they will create a patient profile in OMMCP Patient & Caregiver Ohio medical Registry.
2. Next, register for the program via the online Patient & Caregiver Registry. The $50 per year fee for patients and the $25 per year for caregivers will be required. Patients who are indigent or veterans may be eligible to receive a reduction in their fees.
3. After OMMCP approves your application, you will be considered a qualified patient. You should receive your Ohio medical cards within 30 days. After that, you are allowed to purchase medical marijuana products at any Ohio Board of Pharmacy-issued dispensary.

What Documents Do I Need To Submit In Ohio For My Medical Marijuana Application?

A list of documents that you need to upload with your Ohio medical marijuana application is part of the requirements. The following documents must be submitted when you apply for medical marijuana in Ohio.

1. Documentation proving identity. Either:

• Ohio driver’s license,
• Ohio state ID,
• S. Passport
• Ohio motor vehicle registration.

2. Ohio residency proof. Either:

• Ohio driver’s license,
• Ohio state ID,
• Recent utility bills
• Ohio motor vehicle registration.

3. A doctor’s diagnosis that is less than 90 days old as of the date of submission. This is your recommendation for medical cannabis.
4. For patients aged under 18, a consent form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
5. Digital submission of a clear, colorful, full-face photo.