Get approved today for a medical cannabis card in Maryland, 100% online.

Yes, Maryland allows patients to complete the entire medical marijuana process online through the state’s OneStop portal. You’ll need a valid written certification from a registered provider. NuggMD connects you with licensed practitioners online in as little as 15 minutes, so you can complete your consultation without leaving home.

Qualifying Maryland residents must first be diagnosed with one of the debilitating medical conditions listed above. All patients must:

• be evaluated by a state-certified physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, dentist, nurse practitioner, or nurse-midwife
• be at least 18 years of age or a minor with an adult caregiver
• have a Maryland residency or reside in a Maryland treatment center.

Prison inmates can’t use cannabis, but Maryland’s law specifically prohibits a parole or probation officer from issuing a violation for the patient’s legal, authorized medical marijuana use.

Qualifying conditions in Maryland include chronic pain, PTSD, severe nausea, seizures, and other severe or chronic ailments unresponsive to other treatments.

While anxiety isn’t explicitly listed, if it’s severe and other treatments have been ineffective, it may be considered under the category of “another chronic medical condition which is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective”

This is up to your practitioner. Along with the list of conditions, a practitioner can issue a certification for “another chronic medical condition that is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective.”

Medical cardholders in Maryland enjoy a range of benefits that aren’t available to recreational consumers.

• Pay no cannabis sales tax
• Possess higher quantities
• Get cannabis delivered
• Grow up to four plants at home
• Access higher-potency products not available to recreational users.
• Many dispensaries also offer priority lines and exclusive discounts for medical patients.

Getting certified with NuggMD online allows patients to take advantage of these benefits faster.

Maryland charges a $25 registration fee for medical cannabis patients. Patients are also responsible for the cost of a doctor’s evaluation, available through NuggMD at no risk to you – there are no surprise charges, and you get your money back if you aren’t approved. This makes getting started fast, flexible, and budget-friendly.

Medical marijuana in Maryland isn’t reimbursable by any private, public, or VA insurance plans at this time. This may change in the future as some states are considering requiring public insurers to cover cannabis, but this is unlikely in Maryland until it is federally legalized or de-scheduled.

After completing your required doctor’s evaluation, the state of Maryland may take up to 30 business days to process and approve your application. That’s why NuggMD connects patients with with a provider online in as little as 15 minutes, so you can begin the application process without delay.

With NuggMD, if you’re not approved get your money back, automatically. We believe everyone deserves access to a qualified medical cannabis doctor, and the cost of an evaluation shouldn’t be a barrier.

If you’re not approved for your medical marijuana certification, 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 approved and issued your certification, 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. If any issues arise, please feel free to reach back out for further assistance.

Yes. After your application is approved by the MCA, you can print a temporary digital ID card that can be used to purchase medical cannabis at licensed Maryland dispensaries while you wait for your physical card to arrive. ​

There’s no script required to get approved for a med card in Maryland. Be honest with your doctor about your symptoms, and they’ll work with you to determine if medical cannabis is a good fit.

No, Maryland state law doesn’t currently permit medical cannabis patients to buy or own firearms.

A medical marijuana card does not appear on standard background checks as it’s considered protected health information under HIPAA. However, if the background check is for a federal position or involves federal agencies, cannabis use may be a disqualifying factor due to its status under federal law.

Of course! You have the right to see the practitioner of your choice for your medical marijuana evaluation, so long as the practitioner is a Maryland-certified physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, dentist, nurse practitioner, or nurse-midwife who has registered with the state as a Certifying Healthcare Provider. All NuggMD practitioners are licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have acquired all state-required cannabis training and certifications.

Maryland patients can use their cards in states that offer cannabis reciprocity, such as Maine and Washington DC. Other states, like Oklahoma and Arkansas, require out-of-state cardholders to get temporary or visiting licenses to access medical cannabis within state lines. Always check local laws before attempting to purchase cannabis while traveling.