Frequently Asked Questions
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has approved a number of qualifying conditions that will allow patients to access medical marijuana in West Virginia. If you’ve been diagnosed, or even think you could be experiencing one of these conditions, it pays to schedule a consultation with a doctor who will evaluate your medical history and provide guidance on how medical marijuana can enhance your life.
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A West Virginia Medical Marijuana Card shows that a licensed physician has approved you and added you to the state's medical marijuana registry. With this card, you can legally purchase, possess, and use marijuana products in West Virginia. It's your gateway to the relief you need!
To obtain your West Virginia marijuana card, you need to have a West Virginia doctor confirm that you suffer from one or more of the qualifying conditions and recommend medical marijuana to you. Our staff at West Virginia Marijuana Card is here to simplify the process, connecting you with a certified doctor and helping you every step of the way!
Our team specializes in helping patients across the state of West Virginia obtain their medical marijuana cards. We service patietns in all major West Virginia cities, and our doctors are here to help you through the process. Give us a call, or send us a message, if you’d like to find out more information about how you can get your medical marijuana card in West Virginia.
We can't guarantee approval, as only the doctor can determine if you qualify. To improve your chances, provide detailed information about your medical condition on your intake form. Rest assured, our team is here to support you every step of the way!
All patients deemed to be terminally ill, with an expected life span of less than one year, are eligible to receive medical marijuana in West Virginia. Additional qualifying conditions include:
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​​Cancer
Position status for human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency
syndrome
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of
intractable spasticityÂ
EpilepsyÂ
Neuropathies
Huntington’s disease
Crohn’s diseaseÂ
Post-traumatic stress disorderÂ
Intractable seizures
Sickle cell anemia
Severe chronic or intractable pain of neuropathic origin or severe chronic or intractable
pain
Terminal illness is defined as a medical prognosis of life expectancy of approximately one year or less if the illness runs its normal course​
Patient registration for West Virginia’s medical marijuana program began in 2021, and licensed dispensaries are now open. Go ahead and schedule an appointment with our expert team to begin the process of applying for your West Virginia medical marijuana card today.
After approval at your evaluation appointment, your application will be reviewed within 30-60 days. You will receive an email regarding the status of your application. Our compassionate team at West Virginia Marijuana Card will support you, and we will do our best to help you navigate any challenges that arise.
Some doctors charge an exorbitant amount of money just for an initial examination. We feel strongly that, if you qualify for medical marijuana, you shouldn't have trouble accessing it due to cost. As such, we offer a variety of discounts, including veteran discounts and SSI or SSDI discounts. Additionally, after the initial appointment, all necessary follow-ups are free for 12 months.
Once you have obtained a recommendation from a certified doctor and received your West Virginia Marijuana card, you'll be able to purchase medical marijuana at any licensed dispensary located throughout the state of West Virginia.
In West Virginia, you can choose from a variety of medical marijuana forms, including pills, oils, gels, creams, ointments, vaporization (excluding dry leaf unless approved), tinctures, liquids, and dermal patches. We offer these options to ensure you find what works best for you!
All approved forms of medical marijuana in West Virginia include:
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Pills
Oils
Gels, creams, and ointments
Extracts formulated for vaporization or nebulization
Tinctures and other liquids
Dermal patches
Flower is approved only for vaporization.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources states that patients or caregivers may not possess an amount of medical cannabis that exceeds a 30-day supply. During the last 7 days of any 30-day period, a patient may obtain and possess a 30-day supply for the subsequent 30-day period. Meanwhile, the precise amount that constitutes a 30-day supply may differ between patients and must be specified by the prescribing doctor
No, it is not legal for patients to grow their own medical marijuana in West Virginia.
No, we are not aware of any insurance providers that cover the costs of medical marijuana at present.
The DHHR may enter into reciprocity agreements with any states that have comparable requirements for the use and lawful purchase of medical cannabis in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Act to allow terminally ill cancer patients to purchase medical cannabis in another state.
A "designated caregiver" is selected by the patient and approved by the DHHR to obtain medical cannabis from an approved dispensary located in the state and to administer the cannabis to the patient. Patients may designate up to two caregivers for the state to approve.
Caregivers must undergo a criminal history background check, with fingerprints submitted, as part of the approval process. Any applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relating to the felony sale or possession of drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances that occurred within the past 5 years will have their application denied by the state. Caregivers must also submit an application for an identification card along with a registration fee, which may be waived or reduced in the event of financial hardship.
Yes, if your child is under 18 and has a serious medical condition, they can obtain a West Virginia Marijuana Card through a caregiver. This caregiver can be a parent, legal guardian, someone designated by a parent or guardian, or an individual approved by the DHHR.
Yes. An approved caregiver may serve up to five patients at once. Meanwhile, a single patient may be served by up to two caregivers.
Unfortunately, West Virginia does not protect medical marijuana patients from employee drug testing. It will be left to the discretion of each employer whether they wish to recognize an employee's medical marijuana approval as an exemption to company drug testing policies. However, employers are prohibited from discriminating against an individual in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on an individual’s past or present status as a caregiver or a qualifying patient.
The privacy of our patients is a top priority of ours, so we make sure all patient information is kept confidential.