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Find out if you qualify for medical cannabis in Arizona.
Each state has its own set of “qualifying conditions” for medical cannabis, and some don’t require medical proof that you have it. See if you qualify by taking our free quiz.
- AIDS/HIV
- ALS
- Crohn’s disease
- Agitation of Alzheimer’s disease
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- PTSD
- A medical condition that causes cachexia or wasting syndrome
- A medical condition that causes severe and chronic pain
- A medical condition that causes severe nausea
- A medical condition that causes seizures including those characteristic of epilepsy
- Severe or persistent muscle spasms including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis
Meet your Arizona med card perks.
Your Arizona med card unlocks access to medical cannabis products, legal protections, deals near you, and guidance when filing in your state.
Improved accessibility & product limits
In Arizona, there are more medical dispensaries than recreational. Medical patients typically receive priority, and can often purchase and possess more cannabis.
Increased legal & job protections
Arizona takes steps to protect med patients from discrimination in the workplace, when renting, in parental rights matters, and more.
Savings on cannabis & other taxes
AZ taxes its medical cannabis at a lower rate than recreational sales, offering substantial savings to med card holders.
Higher product & potency limits
Arizona med card holders can possess up to 2.5 ounces compared to 1 ounce for adult users without a med card.
State application filing guidance
In states where we provide services, we can help you file your required approval with the state as the final step to getting access to medical cannabis.
Unlock $300+ in exclusive cannabis deals.
With a med card from NuggMD, unlock access to over $300 in exclusive savings on top brands, products, and accessories.
What to expect after you’re approved.
You’ll have full access to our patient portal, where you can view your rec, get state filing support, explore deals, dosing plans, and more. At NuggMD, you’re getting more than a med card.
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We’re on a mission to help you find relief through cannabis.
At NuggMD, our mission is to free people from their ailments with a personalized path to cannabis relief. We’re proud to be the leading medical card provider, and are continuing to pioneer new, patient-focused paths to relief.
FAQs About Medical Cannabis in Arizona
To get an Arizona medical marijuana card, you must be an Arizona resident, be 18 or older (minors need a caregiver), and be certified by a licensed provider for one of Arizona’s qualifying conditions. You’ll then apply with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and pay the $150 state fee ($75 for SNAP recipients).
A NuggMD medical cannabis evaluation in Arizona is $98.
Arizona residents with one of the state’s qualifying conditions can get a medical marijuana card, according to ADHS. Qualifying conditions include cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn’s disease, Alzheimer’s agitation, PTSD, and conditions that cause severe chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, severe muscle spasms, or wasting syndrome. Anxiety isn’t a qualifying condition on its own, but it may qualify if it’s part of a PTSD diagnosis.
Yes. Arizona medical patients skip the 16% excise tax on recreational cannabis, can buy up to 2.5 ounces every 14 days (compared with 1 ounce for recreational buyers), and can shop at 18 instead of 21. Patients who live more than 25 miles from a dispensary can also get approval to grow up to 12 plants.
NuggMD patients can pay using their FSA. Insurance companies aren’t required to cover the cost of medical cannabis products or the state evaluation, but it’s possible that insurance companies begin to cover more costs for patients now that medical cannabis has been rescheduled to Schedule 3.
Most Arizona patients receive their digital medical card by email within about 5 business days of submitting their state application. You can take the first step with a NuggMD evaluation in as little as 15 minutes, then complete your ADHS application within 90 days of certification.
Be honest about your symptoms, how they affect your daily life, and any treatments you’ve tried. There’s no script; your provider uses this information to decide whether medical cannabis may help.
With NuggMD, you get your money back if you aren’t approved. For any other questions about NuggMD’s refund policy, contact our customer care team for support. 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.
Partially. Arizona lets visiting patients with a valid out-of-state medical card possess cannabis, but they can’t buy from Arizona medical dispensaries unless they’re Arizona residents. Adults 21 and older can still buy from recreational dispensaries without a card.
Yes, as long as you can prove Arizona residency. If you don’t have an Arizona driver’s license or ID, you can use two documents with your name and Arizona address, such as a utility bill or lease.
Arizona medical patients can buy up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis every 14 days, according to ADHS. Recreational buyers are limited to 1 ounce per purchase, with no more than 5 grams of concentrate.
Arizona medical marijuana cards are valid for two years. To renew, you’ll need a new provider certification and the $150 state renewal fee ($75 for SNAP recipients), and you can renew online with NuggMD.
Yes, in some cases. Arizona medical patients who live more than 25 miles from the nearest dispensary can apply for cultivation approval and grow up to 12 plants. Separately, any adult 21 or older can grow up to six plants at home (12 per household) under Arizona’s recreational law.