Get Your Maryland Medical Marijuana Card

Getting a medical marijuana card in Maryland can save you a lot of money (about $700 a year) in cannabis costs compared to buying recreational cannabis. 

Medical marijuana tends to be cheaper ($320 per ounce) than recreational marijuana ($400 per ounce). On top of that, MMJ is only subject to a 6.6% state excise tax and a 2-3% optional tax dictated by local municipalities. Meanwhile, recreational users pay a 9% cannabis excise tax and a 6.6% statewide retail sales tax which adds up to 15.6%.

How much can you save by getting a medical marijuana card in Maryland? Assuming you consume 0.5 ounces of marijuana monthly, you would spend $2,046.72 to $2,073.60 a year on medical cannabis. Yet, if you consume the same amount of recreational marijuana, it will cost you $2,774.40. So, you save $700.80 to $727.68 per year on cannabis. That’s almost enough to buy two more ounces of medical marijuana!

Indeed, obtaining a Maryland med card has its costs. For instance, you need a medical certification (ranging from $100 to $200) and pay a $25 fee to the state. Still, the potential savings outweigh the initial expenses. Moreover, with Quick Med Cards, your marijuana certification could cost much less. We are the cheapest medical marijuana card providers in Maryland, and our certification fees cost between $45 to $149.

Besides saving money, a Maryland medical marijuana card offers other benefits over recreational usage. For instance:

• Your Maryland med card lets you possess more cannabis than recreational users.
• As a cardholder, you can grow twice as many marijuana plants as adult-use consumers can.
• A Maryland medical marijuana card gives you priority access to dispensaries. So, you don’t have to worry about product shortages or long queues during your dispensary visits.
• There is no age restriction for patients with a medical marijuana card in Maryland. Yet, recreational users must be at least 21 years old.

You can get your Maryland medical marijuana card online by following these quick steps:

1. Visit the Maryland OneStop Portal and create your account.
2. Complete and submit your medical card application.
3. Book an appointment with one of our Maryland medical marijuana doctors.
4. Attend your consultation and get certified.
5. Download your Maryland medical marijuana card.

The digital version of the Maryland medical marijuana card, which you can print, is free. You can also request a physical card for $25.

The online consultation with our certified medical marijuana doctor is quick and effortless. Beforehand, you need to fill out the information form, pick a convenient consultation time, and register an account with Quick Med Cards. When your appointment time nears, we will send a text and email with a link to your video call. Usually, the appointment takes 10 – 15 minutes, and if approved, you will get your marijuana certification through email and in your Quick Med Cards dashboard immediately afterward.

The digital version of the Maryland medical marijuana card is free, and the physical card costs $25. However, getting certified before receiving your medical card is a necessary step that comes at a cost.

Quick Med Cards is your most affordable option in the state. We charge $45 to $149 for your marijuana evaluation and certification.

In order to be eligible for a medical card in MD, you must meet the requirements. Most importantly you must be diagnosed with one of the qualifying medical conditions determined by the state. Some of the most common illnesses include:

• Anorexia
• Cachexia
• Glaucoma
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Seizures
• Severe nausea
• Severe or chronic pain
• Persistent or severe muscle spasms
• Wasting syndrome
• A chronic medical condition that is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective.

You can read more about the qualifying conditions for a medical card in Maryland here.

Updated on . Medical content reviewed by Dr. Shatha Atiya

We serve patients across the entire state. The towns we serve include: Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown, Silver Spring, Waldorf, Ellicott City, Frederick, Glen Burnie, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Dundalk, and Bethesda.