Montana – FAQ

To qualify for a Montana medical marijuana card, you must:

• Be a Montana resident.
• Have a debilitating medical condition recognized by Montana law.
• Obtain a Physician’s Statement from a Montana-licensed MD or DO who serves as your treating or referral physician.

Patients under 18 may also qualify through a custodial parent or legal guardian with responsibility for health care decisions. A minor application generally requires certification from 2 physicians unless the treating or referral physician is an oncologist, neurologist, or epileptologist.

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

• A central nervous system disorder resulting in chronic, painful spasticity or muscle spasms
• Admittance into hospice care
• Cachexia or wasting syndrome
• Cancer
• Crohn’s disease
• Epilepsy or an intractable seizure disorder
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS
• Intractable nausea or vomiting
• Multiple sclerosis
• Painful peripheral neuropathy
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Severe chronic pain

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 Montana medical marijuana doctors.
3. Attend your virtual consultation over a video call.
4. Get your certification after the doctor’s approval.

No. Having one or more qualifying conditions does not guarantee approval. A Montana cannabis doctor must evaluate your condition and determine whether you meet the state’s requirements for medical marijuana. 

If the physician determines that you have a qualifying debilitating medical condition and are likely to benefit from marijuana, they can complete the required Physician’s Statement for your application.

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 Montana medical marijuana card. Next, you must complete your application on Montana’s Medical Marijuana Registry.

The Montana Department of Revenue must approve or deny your complete application within 30 days. If approved, the department will issue your permanent medical marijuana card within 5 days. 

You can download and print your temporary card after submitting your application, and it remains valid for 60 days while you wait for your permanent card.

Your medical card will be valid for 1 year.

You can request a replacement card from your patient account on the Montana Medical Marijuana Registry. The cost is $10.

Yes. In addition to the doctor consultation and certification fee of $149, you must pay a $20 state application fee for your Montana medical marijuana card.

Quick Med Cards also offers a financing option that lets you book an appointment for as little as $47.

You must provide proof of Montana residency. Accepted documents may include:

• Montana driver’s license
• Montana state or tribal identification card
• Voter registration form
• Montana hunting or fishing license

You must also submit a clear, unaltered color photo of yourself taken within the past 6 months. The photo must show your shoulders and face against a plain, light-colored background.

No. Montana requires applicants to be state residents to qualify for a medical marijuana card. The state also does not recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards for purchases at Montana dispensaries.

You do not need to submit medical records directly to the state. However, a licensed medical marijuana doctor must evaluate your medical condition and complete the required physician’s statement. Bring relevant medical records, diagnostic test results, and information about previous treatments to your appointment. These documents can help the physician assess your eligibility. 

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. 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.