West Virginia Patient FAQs

NuggMD West Virginia connects prospective patients with state-licensed medical cannabis doctors so you can get your required medical evaluation fast, easy, and online from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

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The first step to get a medical marijuana card in West Virginia is to obtain a recommendation from a registered physician if you have a qualifying medical condition. You must then submit a copy of the Physician's Certification for Qualified Patients, a photo ID, proof of residency, and a photo for your medical ID via the state’s online portal.

West Virginia has very limited reciprocity rules. They allow reciprocity agreements for terminal cancer patients. Most patients don't qualify for this exception.

You don’t necessarily have to provide a West Virginia ID, but you will need a government-issued ID and proof of WV residency. Here’s a list of approved proof of residency documents.

You can talk to your regular physician, or you can see a West Virginia state-licensed medical marijuana physician from the comfort of home with NuggMD West Virginia.

NuggMD offers low-cost medical cannabis evaluations (compared to $200 or more at many other locations). And there’s no risk because patients aren’t billed unless they’re approved by the doctor! After their evaluation, MMJ patients are also responsible for West Virginia’s $50 state registration fee.

The fee to obtain a medical marijuana card in West Virginia is $50, but that fee can be waived if the patient demonstrates financial hardship. The evaluation is a separate cost and depends on the physician who issues the evaluation.

Unfortunately, no. Since cannabis is still considered a Schedule 1 drug at the federal level, health insurance companies in the state are not required to cover the cost of a med card or medical cannabis products.

Yes. The fee can be waived with proof of financial hardship. This can be shown with recent W2s or enrollment in assistance programs like SSDI, SNAP, Medicaid and HUD. This is not an exhaustive list, so if you're unsure as to whether you qualify, ask before paying the fee.

Qualifying West Virginia residents must be at least 18 years of age and receive a physician’s certification for one of the state’s qualifying conditions. Patients under 18 can join the program with the approval of a parent or guardian who agrees to be the patient’s caregiver. Qualifying patients must also provide proof of residency.

Qualified medical cannabis doctors in West Virginia can approve patients for one or more of the following conditions:

• ALS
• Cancer
• Crohn’s Disease
• Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity
• Epilepsy
• HIV or AIDS
• Huntington’s Disease
• Intractable Seizures
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neuropathies
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Severe chronic or intractable pain of neuropathic origin or severe chronic or intractable pain
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Terminal illness that is defined as a medical prognosis of life expectancy of approximately one year or less if the illness runs its normal course.

If you would like to add a medical condition, click here to fill out the Application To Request That An Additional Medical Condition Qualify For Medical Cannabis Usage In West Virginia.

Having a medical marijuana card is the only legal way to purchase cannabis in West Virginia. Even after adult-use sales begin in the state, having a med card tends to carry a range of additional benefits, such as lower taxes, higher purchase limits, and greater legal protections.

Your NuggMD medical marijuana doctor will provide your electronic certification within 24-48 hours of your approval. The state’s site still says it can take 30 to 60 days to process a certification, but now that the state has switched to electronic certifications, it is much faster — often within two or three weeks.

West Virginia medical cannabis laws require patients to be recertified every year. The document requirements for an MMJ renewal in West Virginia are the same as for the initial application. You'll need your physician's approval and proof of residency along with your $50 payment or proof of financial hardship.

You sure can! You can see any doctor you choose for your renewal evaluation. When you transfer to a NuggMD practitioner, be sure to bring your medical records so they can provide a complete evaluation and best answer your questions.

Your renewal evaluation in West Virginia costs the same low rate as your initial evaluation when you use NuggMD. And there’s no risk because patients aren’t billed unless they’re approved by the doctor! After their evaluation, MMJ patients are also responsible for West Virginia’s $50 state registration fee.

With NuggMD, you are ONLY charged for your evaluation if you are approved by the doctor. We believe the cost of an evaluation should never be a barrier to getting the care you need.

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. You can also change your mind after your evaluation if you wish and request a refund, but you must do so before your certification has been submitted to the state. 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.

Medical marijuana patients in Virginia can purchase and possess the following types of cannabis products:

Pills
Oils
Topicals
Tinctures
Liquids
Transdermal patches
A form appropriate for vaporization or nebulization
Cured cannabis flower

Learn more about West Virginia's cannabis laws and regulations.

The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis maintains a list of dispensaries on its landing page.

Terminally ill medical marijuana patients residing in West Virginia may obtain a Safe Harbor Letter from the state permitting the applicant to possess medical marijuana purchased in states that have a reciprocity agreement with West Virginia.

You can purchase up to a 30 day supply of cannabis as recommended by your physician. This amount will vary from patient to patient.

West Virginia does not charge sales tax for medical cannabis. Instead, growers and processors are charge a tax of 10% on their gross receipts.

You can possess up to a 30 day supply as recommended by your physician.

No, marijuana gifting isn't allowed in West Virginia. The cannabis you purchase is for you use only.

No, smoking cannabis in public is not allowed in West Virginia.

Yes, West Virginia allows dispensaries to deliver to patients' homes.

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.

West Virginia doesn't currently allow home cultivation for medical cannabis patients. Patients must purchase their cannabis from licensed producers.

Yes, individuals under the age of 18 with a serious medical condition may obtain a medical marijuana card in West Virginia with the permission of a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must apply on the patients' behalf and act as a caregiver for the patient.

To become a caregiver in West Virginia, the caregiver must complete an online application after their patient has been approved, pay a $50 processing fee (waivers possible for financial hardship), undergo background checks, submit required documents, and meet eligibility criteria outlined by the Office of Medical Cannabis.

The requirements are the same, but the fee can be waved in cases of financial hardship.