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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Colorado
You can see any licensed medical physician. Your physician will determine your eligibility for medical marijuana treatment.
With your doctor's recommendation and other required information, complete an application online or through the mail and pay the state registration fee.
If you submit your application online, you’ll be notified of the status within 1 to 3 business days. Applications submitted through the mail will take 6 to 8 weeks to process. Your CO medical marijuana card is good for one year.
Why get a medical cannabis card in Colorado?
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Qualifying conditions in Colorado
Colorado separates the list of qualifying medical conditions eligible for medical marijuana treatment into two categories.
Debilitating medical conditions. Only physicians with an MD or a DO can recommend medical marijuana for these conditions. These types of conditions are issued a card valid for 1 year.
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- HIV or AIDS
- Cachexia
- Persistent muscle spasms
- Seizures
- Severe nausea
- Severe pain
Disabling medical conditions. MDs, DO, dentists, and advanced practice practitioners with prescriptive authority can recommend medical marijuana to treat these conditions. The recommending physician will decide how long the medical marijuana card will be valid based on the needs of the patient.
- An Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Any condition for which a physician could prescribe an opioid
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
How to be a medical cannabis caregiver in Colorado
Colorado allows 4 different types of medical cannabis caregivers: cultivating, transporting, parents of a minor patient, and advisors. They must be a Colorado resident that is 18 years or older. They cannot be the patient's physician, have a caregiver of their own, or be a licensed marijuana business.
Caregivers must apply via the state's online portal being careful to fill out all the necessary information and pay the required $29.50 fee.
To qualify as your caregiver, they must:
- Be 18 years old or older
- Be a Colorado resident
- Register as one of the 4 types of caregivers
- Submit an application and payment
Caregivers cannot:
- Be the patient’s physician
- Have a primary medical cannabis caregiver themselves
- Be a licensed medical marijuana business.
The caregiver application fee is $29.50.
How to register for a med card in Colorado
First, make an appointment to see your doctor, who will evaluate you to determine if you have a qualifying medical condition. If you do, and medical cannabis is recommended as a form of treatment, you and your doctor will need to fill out the necessary paperwork and $29.50 payment and then submit it to the state.
If you submit your application online, you’ll be notified of its status within 1 to 3 business days. Applications submitted by mail take 6 to 8 weeks to process.
How to renew your med card in Colorado
Renewing your medical marijuana card in CO is an annual requirement for the program unless otherwise specified by your doctor and approved by the state. Patients will log into the state’s online portal and complete the necessary information, then click ‘save & renew’.
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We are a team of cannabis and technology professionals focused on connecting you with state-licensed doctors. We believe all people deserve access to medical cannabis if they think it might improve their quality of life. Since our founding in 2015, we’ve held ourselves and our partners to the highest standards to ensure every patient we serve is able to access reliable cannabis information, trustworthy medical practitioners, and proactive updates on the cannabis healthcare ecosystem and legislation that may affect their experience as a medical cannabis patient.
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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The medical marijuana program in Colorado is limited to residents with qualified medical conditions approved by the state.
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Colorado separates the list of qualifying medical conditions eligible for medical marijuana treatment into two categories.
Debilitating medical conditions. Only physicians with an MD or a DO can recommend medical marijuana for these conditions. These types of conditions are issued a card valid for 1 year.
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- HIV or AIDS
- Cachexia
- Persistent muscle spasms
- Seizures
- Severe nausea
- Severe pain
Disabling medical conditions. MDs, DO, dentists, and advanced practice practitioners with prescriptive authority can recommend medical marijuana to treat these conditions. The recommending physician will decide how long the medical marijuana card will be valid based on the needs of the patient.
- An Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Any condition for which a physician could prescribe an opioid
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Only the conditions listed are eligible for Colorado's medical marijuana program. The state offers recreational cannabis to adults over 21.
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Medical cannabis patients in Colorado are exempt from paying cannabis taxes and have a higher possession limit than recreational consumers. Medical patients may also have caregivers designated for cultivation, transportation, and advising.
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The cost of your doctor's visit will depend on your health care coverage. The application to apply for a medical marijuana card in Colorado is $29.50.
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No. Cannabis remains federally illegal. Health insurance companies will not cover the costs associated with medical marijuana treatment. As laws change, so may this status.
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NuggMD does currently not offer its services in Colorado. If you submit your application for medical marijuana through the state’s online portal, you will be notified of the status within 1 to 3 business days. If you submit your information by mail, it may take 6 to 8 weeks to process.
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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 currently not offer its services in Colorado. You can see any Colorado state-licensed MD, DO, or podiatrist to get your medical marijuana renewal evaluation.
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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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To apply for a medical marijuana card in Colorado you’ll need a valid form of government-issued identification as well as proof of Colorado residency.
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