Iowa – FAQ

You qualify for a medical marijuana card in Iowa if you meet the following requirements:

• You have a qualifying condition.
• You are at least 18 years old.
• You are certified by a healthcare practitioner.
  

Note: Patients under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian apply as their caregiver. Iowa residency is no longer required, so qualified patients from other states may apply if they meet Iowa’s program requirements.

The qualifying conditions for a medical marijuana card in Iowa include:

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Chronic Pain
• Corticobasal Degeneration
• Crohn’s Disease
• HIV/AIDS
• Multiple Sclerosis with severe and persistent muscle spasms
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Seizures
• Cancer, if the illness or its treatment leads to:
  • Severe or Chronic Pain
  • Nausea or severe vomiting
  • Cachexia or severe wasting
• Any terminal illness with a probable life expectancy of under one year

Follow the steps below to get certified for medical marijuana with Quick Med Cards:

1. Complete our sign-up form and create your account.
2. Book your appointment with one of our Iowa cannabis doctors.
3. Attend your virtual consultation over a video call.
4. Get your certification after the doctor’s approval.

No. The law doesn’t obligate marijuana doctors in Iowa to approve patients for medical marijuana. Still, our MMJ doctors will most likely certify you if your health could benefit from medical cannabis.

Yes. Once you book your appointment, we’ll send you a secure link for your video call when the consultation time approaches. You’ll meet with your physician to discuss how medical cannabis could benefit your health–this generally takes 10-15 minutes. After your doctor approves, you’ll receive your certification via email. It’ll also be available from your Quick Med Cards dashboard.

After your healthcare practitioner certifies you, follow these steps to get your Iowa medical cannabis card:

1. Complete the patient application online through Iowa HHS’s registration system.
2. Upload your signed Healthcare Practitioner Certification Form and required photo ID.
3. Pay the $100 application fee or the $25 reduced fee if you qualify.
4. Wait for Iowa HHS to review your application. You will receive an update within 7 days.
5. If you provide an email address, you will receive a temporary card by email. Iowa HHS will mail your permanent card to you.

Once you receive your registration card, you can purchase medical cannabis from a licensed Iowa dispensary.

Iowa HHS reviews your application and will communicate with you within 7 days. If you provide an email address, you will receive a temporary medical cannabis card by email first. Iowa HHS will then mail your permanent card to you.

Your Iowa medical card will be valid for 1 year.

If you lose or destroy your Iowa medical card, you can request a replacement from Iowa HHS. You must provide the valid photo ID you used when you applied.

You can also access your digital registration card while your registration is active.

You may reach out to Iowa HHS at 1-877-214-9313 or medical.cannabis@hhs.iowa.gov to request a replacement card.

With Quick Med Cards, your consultation and certification will cost $149, with financing options as low as $47. You must also pay a $100 application fee to the Iowa Medical Cannabis Program for your registration card. If you qualify for the reduced fee, you can pay $25 instead.