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"They are super efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. Doctor was super friendly and helpful and I was approved within minutes. NuggMD made getting my medical cannabis card a breeze! Highly recommend!!!"
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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3 simple steps to get approved in Iowa today.
Tell us about yourself.
Securely sign up, and share a little about yourself. No appointment necessary. Your NuggMD team is available every day from 8am-10pm.
Meet with a licensed cannabis doctor.
Chat via phone or video with a professional clinician near you, all from the comfort of home. Most appointments take 15 mins or less.
Get approved today, online.
Your consultation for medical marijuana in Iowa is risk free. If you are not approved for any reason, you’ll get your money back. It’s that simple.
Approved or your money back - guaranteed.
Get answers from one of our top doctors.
Making the right decision for your health starts with being informed. Get the answers you’re looking for from Dr. Niazi, or chat with our live support team if you want more answers.
What are Iowa’s qualifying conditions?
Each state has its own set of “qualifying conditions” for medical cannabis, and some don’t require medical proof that you have it. Take our free quiz to find out if you’re likely to qualify.
- AIDS or HIV as defined in Iowa Code, section 141A.1
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Cancer with severe or chronic pain
- Cancer with nausea or severe vomiting
- Cancer with cachexia or severe wasting
- Chronic pain
- Corticobasal degeneration
- Crohn’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis with severe and persistent muscle spasms
- Parkinson’s disease
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy
- Severe, intractable autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors
- Ulcerative colitis
- *Any terminal illness with a probable life expectancy of under one year and severe or chronic pain
- *Any terminal illness with a probable life expectancy of under one year and nausea or severe vomiting
- *Any terminal illness with a probable life expectancy of under one year and cachexia or severe wasting
*Note: Conditions marked with an asterisk* immediately qualify for a waiver of the 4.5g THC limit per 90 days. Other conditions may qualify for a waiver but will require a follow-up evaluation following attempted treatment with the 4.5g THC limit first.
Meet your Iowa med card perks.
Your Iowa med card unlocks access to medical cannabis products, legal protections, deals near you, and guidance when filing in your state.
Access to tested products
Purchasing legal medical cannabis from an Iowa dispensary ensures you’re using safe, tested product.
Increased legal & job protections
Med patients in Iowa receive legal protections that aren’t available to consumers without a med card.
Purchase and possess cannabis
Until adult-use sales begin, you must have a med card to legally purchase or possess cannabis in Iowa.
Guidance from licensed professionals
Get support from a qualified and licensed practitioner who can answer your healthcare and cannabis-related questions.
State application filing guidance
We can help you file your required approval with the state as the final step to getting access to medical cannabis.
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.
Frequently asked. Frequently answered.
Any Iowa resident can become part of the state’s medical marijuana program. Minors won’t apply directly. Instead, their parents or guardians will apply for them. All minor or adult patients must receive an evaluation and approval from a state-licensed doctor to see if their debilitating medical condition qualifies for cannabis treatment. If approved, the patient must apply to the state and receive approval before they can begin using medical cannabis.
Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Iowa include:
- AIDS or HIV
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Cancer (with severe or chronic pain, nausea, vomiting, or cachexia/wasting)
- Chronic Pain
- Corticobasal Degeneration
- Crohn’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (with severe and persistent muscle spasms)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seizures, including those from epilepsy
- Severe, intractable autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Any terminal illness with a probable life expectancy under one year and associated severe pain, nausea, vomiting, or cachexia
Note: Some conditions, including terminal illnesses, may qualify for a waiver of the 4.5g THC limit per 90 days.
If you don’t have a qualifying condition, you’re not eligible for an Iowa med card. But you can change this with approval from the board. Any Iowa state resident can petition the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board to add their medical condition to the state’s list of qualifying conditions.
Getting an Iowa medical marijuana card is the only way to legally use cannabis in the state. Additionally, there are a range of other benefits for Iowa med card holders, including access to safe, tested medicine, legal protections, and medical guidance.
The cost to apply with the state for an Iowa medical cannabis card is $100. Patients are also responsible for the cost of the state’s required medical evaluation, available through NuggMD for the guaranteed lowest price of $98 (and you get your money back if you aren’t approved).
Private health insurance and federal programs like Medicare or Medicaid will not pay for medical marijuana or the costs associated with obtaining a medical marijuana card since cannabis remains federally illegal. This may change if federal laws around cannabis are updated.
It’s faster to apply for an Iowa med card online, which is expedited, instead of by paper which can take up to 4 weeks. Once approved, you will receive your permanent card via email. You can start the process by connecting with an Iowa licensed physician in as little as 15 minutes with NuggMD, and receiving your PDF certification to register with the state within 24 to 48 hours.
With NuggMD, if you’re not approved, you’ll be refunded 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.
Absolutely! You have the right to see any Iowa state-licensed MD or DO for your medical marijuana renewal evaluation. All NuggMD physicians are licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have acquired all state-required cannabis training and certifications from their respective states.
Some states do recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards through reciprocity agreements. Before traveling, it’s important to check the medical marijuana laws in your destination state to see if they accept out-of-state cards.
Traveling across state lines with cannabis is illegal under federal law, even if you have an Iowa medical marijuana card.
No. You can’t get a medical marijuana card in Iowa without an Iowa-issued ID or driver’s license. You’ll be required to upload a photo of your ID if you apply online or provide a readable photocopy of it if you apply via mail. For a full list of documents needed for an Iowa medical marijuana card, please see Iowa’s Department of Public Health adult patient registration application instructions.