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1. Signup
Fill out a 30-second, confidential questionnaire. We’ll send it to one of our available medical marijuana practitioners for review.
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2. Chat with a Practitioner Today
Our state-certified medical practitioners are standing by to help answer your questions and evaluate your cannabis needs. Want to meet with the practitioner in person instead? No problem! After signup, if a NuggMD Dr. is available near you, you can select online or in office.
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3. Get Your Med Card
Getting your recommendation with NuggMD is fast and easy, and you can purchase and possess medical marijuana as soon as you have your physician’s written certification. Virginia no longer requires patients to register with the state. Your Virginia certification and medical cannabis card are valid for one year.
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Qualifying conditions in Virginia
Virginia doesn’t have a set list of qualifying conditions. Instead, the decision is up to the practitioner. Currently, the law allows practitioners to issue written certifications for cannabis to “alleviate the symptoms of any diagnosed condition or disease determined by the practitioner to benefit from such use.”
How to be a medical cannabis caregiver in Virginia
Some patients choose to have – or are required to have – a designated caregiver, known as a “registered agent” in Virginia, who can purchase cannabis on their behalf. They’re also allowed to transport it and prepare it for patient use.
In order to obtain cannabis products for patients in Virginia, the patient – or if they’re a minor or “vulnerable adult,” the patient’s parent or legal guardian – must designate a registered agent. The designating individual and the registered agent must have written certification from a registered practitioner to possess medical cannabis. While patients are no longer required to register with the Board of Pharmacy as of July 1, 2022, registered agents are still required to register with the state if they were not included on the written certification for the patient originally.
To qualify as your caregiver, they must:
- be responsible for the management of the wellbeing of the registered patient concerning their palliative use of cannabis,
- be at least 18 years of age,
- be designated by the patient or designated by a guardian, legal custodian or parent if the patient is a minor or an adult that lacks legal capacity,
- register with the Board of Pharmacy.
Caregivers cannot:
- use the patient’s cannabis,
- be the patient’s practitioner,
- provide care for more than two medical marijuana patients,
- purchase more than the maximum amount allowed for the patient.
The caregiver application fee is $25.
How to register for a medical cannabis card in Virginia
Follow the instructions once you start the NuggMD process to fill out your application. Make sure you enter all of your information accurately to avoid possible delays in your processing. When you’re approved, your NuggMD medical marijuana practitioner will provide your written certification.
As of July 1, 2022, medical cannabis patients in Virginia are no longer required to register with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. However, if you want a “digital Validation of Written Certification,” you will need to complete an application and pay a $50 processing fee through the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority online portal, where you can also print a physical copy.
How to renew your medical cannabis card in Virginia
Renewing your medical marijuana card in VA is an annual requirement for the program.
Thankfully, the process for how to renew your Virginia medical cannabis card is easy with NuggMD!
- We’ll send an email reminder when it’s time to renew.
- Sign into NuggMD to meet with one of our state-certified medical practitioners.
- Get your certification. Once you have your certification, you’re free to purchase and possess medical cannabis. You no longer have to register with the state.
Whether you got your initial recommendation with NuggMD or another doctor or service in the state, our medical marijuana practitioners are standing by.
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We are a team of cannabis and technology professionals focused on connecting you with state-licensed practitioners. We believe all people deserve access to medical cannabis if they think it might improve their quality of life. Since our founding in 2015, we’ve held ourselves and our partners to the highest standards to ensure every patient we serve is able to access reliable cannabis information, trustworthy medical practitioners, and proactive updates on the cannabis healthcare ecosystem and legislation that may affect their experience as a medical cannabis patient.
Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur or thinking of becoming a first-time medical marijuana patient, our network of practitioners will listen to your needs and give you an honest opinion about whether they think cannabis can help.
Frequently asked. Frequently answered.
To qualify for a Virginia medical marijuana card, you must:
* have a valid government-issued ID proving you are a Virginia resident
* be of legal age or have a registered caregiver who is a parent, legal guardian, or registered agent assigned by your parent or legal guardian
* receive a medical cannabis recommendation from a registered physician
Learn more about how to qualify for a VA medical card and find answers to other common Virginia patient questions.
Virginia doesn’t have a set list of qualifying conditions. Instead, the decision is up to the practitioner. Currently, the law allows practitioners to issue written certifications for cannabis to “alleviate the symptoms of any diagnosed condition or disease determined by the practitioner to benefit from such use.”
Common qualifying conditions include but aren’t limited to:
* Anxiety
* Arthritis
* Chronic pain
* Eating disorders
* Epilepsy
* Inflammatory bowel disease
* Irritable bowel syndrome
* Multiple Sclerosis
* PTSD
You might be! Unlike many other states, Virginia doesn’t have a set list of qualifying medical conditions. Rather, VA state law allows medical practitioners to issue MMJ certifications if they believe the use of cannabis may “alleviate the symptoms of any diagnosed condition or disease.”
Until adult-use sales begin in Virginia, which isn’t expected until late 2024, a medical cannabis card is the only way to purchase cannabis in Virginia legally. Even after recreational cannabis is available, medical cannabis card holders can expect a range of benefits, including exemption from the 21% recreational cannabis tax, higher purchase limits, increased legal protections, and access to a greater number of dispensaries and products.
Virginia no longer requires patients to register with the state before purchasing and using medical cannabis. All you need to purchase medical cannabis in the state is your practitioner’s recommendation and a valid photo ID. Therefore, you’re only responsible for the cost of your medical evaluation. NuggMD offers low-cost Virginia medical cannabis evaluations, and there’s no risk because you’re only billed if you’re approved for medical cannabis.
Since cannabis remains federally illegal, insurance will not pay for medical marijuana or the costs associated with obtaining a medical marijuana card in Virginia. This may change in the future if federal laws around cannabis are updated.
Getting a Virginia medical marijuana card with NuggMD can take as little as 15 minutes. Once you receive your Written Certification for the Use of Medical Cannabis from a licensed Virginia practitioner, you can start purchasing medical cannabis immediately.
A physical medical marijuana card is no longer required to purchase cannabis in Virginia. If you opt for the optional digital Verification of Written Certification, you can apply through the Cannabis Control Authority, which typically takes about 10 business days to process.
When you get your evaluation with NuggMD, there’s no risk to you. You are ONLY charged if you are approved.
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. Patients won’t receive a refund for failure to follow through with their certification process once the practitioner completes the certification requirements. It is the patient’s responsibility to complete their certification. If you’re stuck or having trouble completing your certification, please reach out to customer service and our agents will help you through the process. 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.
Absolutely! You can see any practitioner you choose for your renewal evaluation. When you transfer to NuggMD, be sure to bring your medical records to help your friendly NuggMD practitioner provide a thorough and complete evaluation.
Traveling across state lines with cannabis is illegal under federal law, even if you have a Virginia medical marijuana card. However, 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.
You can use other valid government-issued IDs, but the department prefers a Virginia driver’s license or identification card. For a complete list of documents needed for a Virginia medical marijuana card, see the Cannabis Control Authority patient registration instructions.
Read more about Virginia cannabis laws and regulations.
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