Louisiana – FAQ

You may qualify for medical marijuana in Louisiana if you meet the following requirements:

• A diagnosed medical condition that a cannabis doctor considers debilitating.
• A medical marijuana recommendation
• Louisiana residency or eligibility as a visiting patient under Louisiana law.

Patients under 18 may also qualify with the involvement of a parent or caregiver. For autism-related conditions, the recommending doctor must consult a pediatric subspecialist before issuing a recommendation.

You may qualify for medical marijuana in Louisiana if you have a clinically diagnosed condition that an authorized clinician considers debilitating and is qualified to treat. Louisiana law allows authorized clinicians to recommend medical marijuana for the conditions specifically listed below, as well as other clinically diagnosed debilitating conditions they are qualified to treat.

Conditions specifically named in Louisiana law include:

• Cancer
• Glaucoma
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Huntington’s disease
• Lewy body dementia
• Motor neuron disease
• Parkinson’s disease
• Spinal muscular atrophy
• HIV/AIDS
• Cachexia or wasting syndrome
• Seizure disorders
• Epilepsy
• Spasticity
• Severe muscle spasms
• Intractable pain
• Crohn’s disease
• Muscular dystrophy
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Certain severe autism-related behaviors
• Traumatic brain injury
• A concussion diagnosed by an authorized clinician
• Chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia
• Chronic pain associated with sickle cell disease
• Any condition for which you receive hospice or palliative care
• Any other clinically diagnosed condition that an authorized clinician considers debilitating and is qualified to treat

For patients under 18 seeking medical marijuana for an autism-related condition, the authorized clinician must consult a pediatric subspecialist before issuing a recommendation.

Find out more about who qualifies for medical marijuana in Louisiana.

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 Louisiana cannabis doctors.
3. Attend your virtual consultation over a video call.
4. Get your recommendation after the doctor’s approval.

No. Having a qualifying condition does not guarantee approval.

Your marijuana doctor will review your condition and determine whether medical marijuana is appropriate for your needs.

Yes. Your consultation is completed through a secure video call. You will discuss your condition and whether medical marijuana may be appropriate for you. If approved, Quick Med Cards will send your recommendation to your selected Louisiana dispensary and provide you with a copy.

Your cannabis doctor will upload your marijuana recommendation to the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy’s Cannabis Registry, and then you can buy medical cannabis from dispensaries in the state.

No. Louisiana doesn’t issue medical marijuana cards to patients. Your marijuana recommendation is enough to buy medical cannabis from dispensaries in LA.

Your medical marijuana recommendation will be valid for 1 year.

Your medical marijuana recommendation will always be available in your email and your Quick Med Cards dashboard.

Louisiana does not charge a state fee for medical marijuana recommendations. With Quick Med Cards, your consultation and recommendation cost $179, or you can use the installment option for as little as $47.

Acceptable forms of photo ID include:

• State-issued driver’s license
• State-issued identification card

Louisiana does not issue physical medical marijuana cards. If approved, your doctor sends your recommendation to your selected Louisiana medical marijuana retailer.

No. Out-of-state patients cannot apply for a Louisiana medical marijuana recommendation as nonresidents. However, visiting patients who have a debilitating medical condition and a valid medical marijuana registry card from another U.S. jurisdiction may purchase medical marijuana in Louisiana. They must also provide valid government-issued photo identification and complete the required state form.

No. Louisiana law does not specifically require patients to submit existing medical records to receive a recommendation. However, bringing your medical records can help your marijuana doctor understand your condition and medical history.

Yes. If our doctor determines that you do not qualify for medical marijuana, you can request a refund of your appointment fee, minus $5 for bank fees. Email staff@quickmedcards.com within 4 months of your appointment date. Refunds do not apply if you miss or cancel your appointment or fail to complete the required state application steps. Read the Quick Med Cards refund policy for details.

Yes. If you find a lower price for a comparable consultation, email the webpage link to staff@quickmedcards.com. Our team will review it and, if it qualifies, beat the price by $5.

Yes. You need to pay the appointment fee to reserve your consultation time. The fee covers your appointment and certification, if approved. 

Quick Med Cards accepts debit and credit cards. If you need assistance, contact us at (207) 645-1645 or staff@quickmedcards.com.

No. Quick Med Cards does not accept insurance for medical marijuana consultations.