Virginia – FAQ

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

• Adult patients must be at least 18 years old.
• Patients under 18 years old must have a designated and registered caregiver applying on their behalf.
• All applicants must be Virginia residents.
• Patients must have a valid written certification from a Board-registered medical marijuana doctor in VA, indicating that the patient could benefit from cannabis treatment.

There are no qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Virginia. As a result, a cannabis doctor can certify you for MMJ if they believe it could benefit your health.

Common conditions that respond well to cannabis treatment include:

• Anxiety
• Cachexia and anorexia
• Cancer
• Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
• Chronic pain
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Multiple sclerosis
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Spinal cord injury

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 Virginia medical marijuana 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 VA 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.

You can buy medical marijuana from dispensaries in the state with your certification and ID. You could also register with the state’s Medical Cannabis Program.

Virginia doesn’t issue physical medical cards. Your digital medical card will be available for download within 60 days if you register with the state’s Medical Cannabis Program.

Your medical card will be valid for one (1) year.

Your medical card will always be available for download from your patient portal.

With Quick Med Cards, your consultation and certification will cost $45 to $149, the lowest in the state. Should you choose to register with Virginia’s Medical Cannabis Program, it will cost an additional $50.