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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Arkansas
Print out your application and the Physician Written Certification Forms on the state’s website.
You’ll need to see a licensed physician and be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition to be eligible for a medical marijuana card in Arkansas.
If you are diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition and approved for medical cannabis treatment, have your doctor fill out the Physician Written Certification form. You can submit your application through mail or the state’s online portal.
If approved, your Arkansas medical marijuana card will arrive by mail. Processing the application takes about 14 business days. Your Arkansas medical card and recommendation are valid for 1 year.
Why get a medical cannabis card in Arkansas?
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Qualifying conditions in Arkansas
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Cancer
- Cachexia or wasting syndrome
- Crohn’s disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Intractable pain which is pain that has not responded to ordinary medications, treatment, or surgical measures for more than six (6) months
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Seizures including without limitation those characteristic of epilepsy
- Severe arthritis
- Severe nausea
- Severe and persistent muscle spasms including without limitation those characteristic of multiple sclerosis
- Tourette’s syndrome
- Ulcerative colitis
And any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the Arkansas Department of Health.
How to be a medical cannabis caregiver in Arkansas
Adult medical marijuana patients in Arkansas can opt for a caregiver to purchase and administer their cannabis treatment if they are physically disabled. Caregivers must be 21 years old and apply with all the necessary paperwork and payment.
Minors of the medical marijuana program are required to have their parent or legal guardian register as their caregiver. Patients may have more than one caregiver, but they must submit a separate application and payment. Caregivers can have more than one patient, but each patient must register separately.
If you’re applying to be a caregiver, ensure your patient has already completed the process and been approved for their medical marijuana card. Caregivers may also be registered as medical marijuana patients.
To qualify as your caregiver, they must:
- be 21 years old or older
- be an Arkansas resident
- be caring for an approved qualifying medical marijuana patent that is physically disabled or a minor
- complete a background check
Caregivers cannot:
- be a member of the National Guard or US Military
The caregiver application fee is $50.
How to register for a med card in Arkansas
You’ll want to first gather the necessary forms and make an appointment to see your doctor. Medical cannabis cards in Arkansas are only eligible to patients with qualifying medical conditions and with a recommendation from a licensed physician.
Have your doctor fill out their portion of the application and then submit that with your application and a $50 payment to the state of Arkansas either by mail or through their online portal. Once you’ve submitted your form you’ll hear back from the state within 14 business days.
How to renew your med card in Arkansas
Renewing your medical marijuana card in AK is an annual requirement for the program. You may see a licensed physician of your choice for your renewal recommendation.
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Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur or thinking of becoming a first-time medical marijuana patient, our network of doctors will listen to your needs and give you an honest opinion about whether they think cannabis can help. Billed only if approved.
Frequently asked. Frequently answered.
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Arkansas only permits residents of the state with qualifying medical conditions to be eligible for medical marijuana cards.
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- Alzheimer’s disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Cancer
- Cachexia or wasting syndrome
- Crohn’s disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Intractable pain which is pain that has not responded to ordinary medications, treatment, or surgical measures for more than six (6) months
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Seizures including without limitation those characteristic of epilepsy
- Severe arthritis
- Severe nausea
- Severe and persistent muscle spasms including without limitation those characteristic of multiple sclerosis
- Tourette’s syndrome
- Ulcerative colitis
And any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the Arkansas Department of Health.
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Petitions to acknowledge a medical condition, not the current list of those eligible for medical marijuana treatment, are available by the state.
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For now, having a medical marijuana card is the only way to access legal cannabis in Arkansas.
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The cost of your doctor visits is dependent on your health care coverage. An application costs $50 to submit.
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No. Cannabis remains illegal on a federal level. Health insurance companies do not offer coverage for medical marijuana treatment.
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NuggMD does currently not offer its services in Arkansas. Once you have obtained and submitted all the necessary paperwork and payments to the states, you should receive notice of your status within 14 business days. Your physical card will arrive by mail shortly after.
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With NuggMD, you are ONLY charged for your evaluation if you are approved. We believe everyone deserves access to a qualified medical cannabis doctor, and the cost of an evaluation shouldn’t be a barrier.
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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. Once you've been certified, a refund for services will no longer be available. Please send an email to support@nuggmd.com with the subject line “Refund Request” and a brief description of your issue. 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.
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NuggMD does not currently offer services in Arkansas. The state allows you to see a licensed doctor of your choice for your initial or renewal recommendation.
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This depends on the state to which you’re traveling. Each state has different rules regarding reciprocity, and some don’t allow it at all. Check with your destination state to learn more.
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If you don’t have an Arkansas state ID, you can use another government-issued form of identification and proof of state residency.
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