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 a resident of Iowa with proof of residency.

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:
  • Chronic Pain
  • Nausea
  • Cachexia
• 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.

Getting your certification is just step one of getting your Iowa medical marijuana card. Next, you must complete your patient application on the IDPH Portal. 

The Bureau of Medical Cannabis no longer issues physical cards to patients.

Instead, you’ll get your Iowa medical card via email after your application is approved, usually within a week if you applied online or around four weeks for mail applications.

Your Iowa medical card will be valid for one year.

The digital version of your Iowa medical card will always be available in your email.

With Quick Med Cards, your consultation and certification will cost $45 to $149, the lowest in the state. Additionally, you must pay $100 to the Iowa Medical Cannabis Program for your medical card. However, you can pay $25 for your card if you qualify for the reduced fee.