Maryland – Patient FAQ

Before setting up an appointment with us, you will need to register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). Once registered, please fill out our sign-up form, click next, and follow the easy step-by-step process on our website to see a medical marijuana provider and get certified.

The doctor consultation and certification cost $149, and our financing option lets you book an appointment for as little as $47.
The physical Maryland Patient ID Card costs $25, while the digital card is free. These state fees are separate from our services.

Once approved for a med card, you may print your Patient ID Card from your account on the Maryland OneStop Portal and go to a dispensary. Find out more about the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA).

Your Maryland medical cannabis card is valid for 6 years. However, your written certification is valid for 1 year and must be renewed annually.

Accepted forms of identification include:

• Driver’s license
• State-issued photo identification card
• Military ID, including both front and back
• U.S. passport

If your ID is not a Maryland driver’s license or MVA ID card, or does not show your current Maryland address, you must also provide 2 documents as proof of your current Maryland address. The 2 documents must be from different agencies.

Accepted proof-of-residency documents include:

• MVA registration card or title
• MVA change-of-address card
• Utility, telephone, or cable/satellite TV bill
• Bank account statement
• Property tax bill
• Mortgage statement or proof of home ownership
• Major credit card bill
• Residential rental contract
• Selective Service Card
• Federal, state, or local government mail issued by Maryland
• Car insurance policy
• Paystub dated within 90 days
• W-2 statement
• Maryland health insurance documents, including Medicaid, Medicare, or Maryland Health Connection documents

All proof-of-residency documents must include your name and current Maryland address and be dated within the past 90 days.

To qualify for a medical marijuana card in Maryland through our doctors, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Maryland resident.
• Have a state-issued ID.
• Have a qualifying medical condition approved by Maryland.
• If you are under 18, you must register through Maryland’s separate minor patient process with a caregiver.

The qualifying conditions for a Maryland medical marijuana card include:

• A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition that results in hospice or palliative care
• Anorexia
• Cachexia 
  
• Glaucoma
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Seizures
• Severe nausea
• Severe or chronic pain
• Severe or persistent muscle spasms
• Wasting syndrome
• Any other severe chronic medical condition unresponsive to treatment

Cancer is not separately named as an automatic qualifying condition. However, a patient with cancer may qualify through palliative care, treatment-related symptoms, or another qualifying category.

Read more about the qualifying conditions in Maryland.

Not necessarily. Having a qualifying condition does not guarantee certification. Your provider must evaluate your condition and determine whether you meet the requirements for medical cannabis.

No. You must be a Maryland resident to register as a medical cannabis patient. Limited exceptions may apply, so nonresidents should check the Maryland Cannabis Administration’s current registration guidance. An out-of-state medical card alone does not allow purchases through Maryland’s medical cannabis program.

Medical records are not always required, but having them can help your marijuana doctor understand your medical history and current condition. It is best to bring records related to your symptoms, diagnosis, and previous treatments. 

Note: Your doctor may ask for more information if needed before deciding whether to certify you.

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.

Maryland processes patient registration applications within 1 to 2 business days. You must receive your state patient ID number before a marijuana doctor can issue your certification. If no additional documents are needed, certification can take 24 to 48 hours. The total time depends on how quickly you complete each step and whether further review is needed.

The medical marijuana consultation involves the following steps:

• Register with the Maryland Cannabis Administration and receive your Patient ID Number.
• Book an appointment and meet with a registered healthcare provider to discuss your medical history and qualifying condition.
• If approved, the provider submits your written certification through the state’s online system.
• Once your certification is issued, log in to your OneStop account to print your temporary ID card.

To purchase medical cannabis from a licensed Maryland dispensary, bring a valid government-issued photo ID and your MCA patient ID card or Patient ID Number.

Yes. You need to pay the appointment fee to reserve your consultation time. The fee covers your appointment and certification, if approved. Any state application fee is separate and must be paid directly to the state.

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.