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How to obtain your WV Medical Cannabis card

Requirements

Qualifying Conditions

Qualifying Conditions

 You must be a West Virginia resident


The State of West Virginia is not currently  allowing out of state patients to become certified for medical cannabis. Therefore we must require a WV state issued photo ID or Passport to verify your residency (photocopies will not be accepted) 


You must NOT: 

Hold a commercial driver's license (CDL), a sc

 You must be a West Virginia resident


The State of West Virginia is not currently  allowing out of state patients to become certified for medical cannabis. Therefore we must require a WV state issued photo ID or Passport to verify your residency (photocopies will not be accepted) 


You must NOT: 

Hold a commercial driver's license (CDL), a school bus permit, be an active duty law enforcement officer, correctional officer, probation officer, or firefighter.

 

Qualifying Conditions

Qualifying Conditions

Qualifying Conditions

 To qualify, you will need to be diagnosed with a serious medical condition as defined by the state. These include:    

  • Cancer
  • HIV or AIDS
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Epilepsy 
  • Neuropathies
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Crohn’s disease 
  • Post-traumatic stress      disorder (PTSD)
  • Intractable seizures
  • Sickle c

 To qualify, you will need to be diagnosed with a serious medical condition as defined by the state. These include:    

  • Cancer
  • HIV or AIDS
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Epilepsy 
  • Neuropathies
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Crohn’s disease 
  • Post-traumatic stress      disorder (PTSD)
  • Intractable seizures
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Severe chronic or intractable      pain of neuropathic origin or severe chronic or intractable pain
  • Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with      objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity 
  • 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

How does it all work?

Qualifying Conditions

How does it all work?

  • Fill out our New Patient Packet
  • Schedule an appointment with our physician by calling 304-253-5155, be sure to tell the person scheduling you that you want a medical cannabis (marijuana) evaluation. These generally last 20-30 minutes.
  • The cost of the visit is $120 which is due at the time of service (unfortunately we cannot accept checks)
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  • Fill out our New Patient Packet
  • Schedule an appointment with our physician by calling 304-253-5155, be sure to tell the person scheduling you that you want a medical cannabis (marijuana) evaluation. These generally last 20-30 minutes.
  • The cost of the visit is $120 which is due at the time of service (unfortunately we cannot accept checks)
  • Bring with you:  your WV state-issued photo ID or US passport, any medications (in their original packaging) that you are taking, and at least 1 year of pertinent medical records that may help our physician establish that you do indeed have a qualifying condition. 
  • If our provider feels that you would benefit from medical marijuana you will be issued a certification that lasts for 1 year, and needs to be renewed annually. 
  • Once you have received your certification you will need to fill out an application online with the Office Of Medical Cannabis. There is a $50 application fee. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at staff@anchormedicalwv.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Visit the WV Office of Medical Cannabis website to complete your application in the registration portal. 


No, since marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, insurance will not cover your evaluation or medication. 


No, registered patients must obtain medications from a licensed dispensary.


Up to a 30 day supply of medication. 


As per the law: 

(1)  A patient may not operate or be in physical control of any of the following while under the influence with a blood content of more than three nanograms of active tetrahydrocannabis (THC) per milliliter of blood in serum:

     (A)  Chemicals which require a permit issued by the Federal Government or a state                           government or an agency of the Federal Government or a state government.

     (B)  High-voltage electricity or any other public utility.

     (C) Vehicle, aircraft, train, boat or heavy machinery.

(2)  A patient may not perform any employment duties at heights or in confined spaces, including, but not limited to, mining while under the influence of medical cannabis.

(3)  A patient may be prohibited by an employer from performing any task which the employer deems life-threatening, to either the employee or any of the employees of the employer, while under the influence of medical cannabis. The prohibition shall not be deemed an adverse employment decision even if the prohibition results in financial harm for the patient.

(4)  A patient may be prohibited by an employer from performing any duty which could result in a public health or safety risk while under the influence of medical cannabis. The prohibition shall not be deemed an adverse employment decision even if the prohibition results in financial harm for the patient.


For a more comprehensive list of requirements please visit the WV Office of Medical Cannabis


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