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How to Get a Medical Card in Rhode Island

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See Your Practitioner

Visit a licensed Rhode Island practitioner to evaluate your condition and need for medical cannabis treatment. Bring your medical records and a valid photo ID to your consultation.

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Submit Your Application

Finish your Patient Application Form and submit it with your Practitioner Written Certification to the Rhode Island medical marijuana program website.

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Receive Your Rhode Island Med Card

Your application will be processed by the state within 10 days. If approved, you’ll be notified to visit an approved facility to take your photo for your ID and be issued your card. Your Rhode Island certification and medical card are valid for one year.

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What are Rhode Island's qualifying conditions?

Each state has their own set of “qualifying conditions” and most don’t need medical proof that you have it.

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  • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or the treatment of this condition
  • Cancer or the treatment of this condition
  • Glaucoma or the treatment of this condition
  • Hepatitis C or the treatment of this condition
  • Positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or the treatment of this condition

A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following:

  • Agitation related to Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Cachexia or wasting syndrome
  • Severe, debilitating, chronic pain
  • Severe nausea
  • Seizures, including but not limited to those characteristic of epilepsy
  • Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those characteristic of multiple sclerosis or Crohn’s disease

Meet your Rhode Island med card perks.

Your Rhode Island med card unlocks access to legal medical cannabis, legal protections, and guidance + support filing in your state.

Access safe, tested medicine

Purchasing legal medical cannabis from a Rhode Island dispensary ensures you’re using safe, tested product.

Increased protections for patients

Rhode Island cannabis patients receive legal protections that aren’t available to consumers without a medical card.

Purchase and possess cannabis legally

Until adult-use sales begin, you must have a med card to legally purchase or possess cannabis in Rhode Island.

Proper medical guidance

Get support from a qualified practitioner who can answer your healthcare and cannabis questions.

State filing guidance

We 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 dosing plans, and more. At NuggMD, you’re getting more than a med card.

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Rhode Island residents with qualifying medical conditions and a practitioner’s recommendation for medical cannabis treatment are eligible for the medical marijuana program.

  • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or the treatment of this condition
  • Cancer or the treatment of this condition
  • Glaucoma or the treatment of this condition
  • Hepatitis C or the treatment of this condition
  • Positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or the treatment of this condition

A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following:

  • Agitation related to Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Cachexia or wasting syndrome
  • Severe, debilitating, chronic pain
  • Severe nausea
  • Seizures, including but not limited to those characteristic of epilepsy
  • Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those characteristic of multiple sclerosis or Crohn’s disease

Most states offer a process by which patients can petition the state to request a condition be added to the list of qualifying conditions.

While Rhode Island just recently legalized recreational cannabis in 2022, medical patients are able to access unique benefits that aren’t available to recreational consumers. One important benefit of getting a med card in Rhode Island is being able to obtain the assistance and guidance of medical professionals and caregivers.

NuggMD isn’t available in Rhode Island yet, but once it is we’ll charge some of the most accessible rates in the state. As of 2022, there is no fee to apply for a medical cannabis card in Rhode Island. There is a $10 fee for replacement cards. The fees associated with your practitioner’s visits are dependent upon your medical health coverage.

Cannabis is still federally illegal. Because of this many health insurance companies will not cover the costs associated with medical cannabis treatment.

NuggMD does currently not offer its services in Rhode Island. Upon submission of your application, the state can take up to 10 days to process your application.

NuggMD does currently not offer its services in Rhode Island. You can visit any licensed MD, DO, PA or APRN for your medical cannabis recommendation in Rhode Island.

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.

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.

To get a medical card in Rhode Island, you must use a state-issued ID or driver’s license.

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