WV Medical Marijuana 2024 List of Conditions
Reviewed by Dr. Shatha Atiya, PsyD. Updated February 20, 2024
Getting medical marijuana in West Virginia is an easy endeavor. You just need to meet the requirements.
By the end of this page, you will have the answers to these questions:
- What are the qualifying conditions for a medical card in WV?
- What are the requirements for a medical marijuana card in West Virginia?
- How do I get a medical marijuana card in WV?
A diagnosis with an illness on the WV medical marijuana 2024 list of conditions is necessary to get medicinal cannabis in the state. To meet this qualification, a state-licensed cannabis doctor must certify you. The marijuana certification confirms that you have an illness eligible for cannabis treatment.
This page mentions the WV medical marijuana 2024 list of conditions and other eligibility requirements for medical marijuana in West Virginia. If you meet all the criteria mentioned, schedule an online appointment with a medical marijuana doctor in WV near you and apply for your medical card.
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WV Medical Card Eligibility – Do I Qualify?
Being diagnosed with an illness on the WV medical marijuana 2024 list of conditions is just one requirement for a medical card in West Virginia. Other eligibility requirements for a medical card in WV include:
- You must be a resident of West Virginia.
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply as an adult patient.
- Patients under 18 years old may qualify if their parent or legal guardian registers on their behalf. Additionally, the parent or legal guardian must register as a caregiver.
- You must be suffering from at least one of the 15 qualifying medical conditions for West Virginia medical marijuana and have a Patient Certification to back it up.
To get medical marijuana in West Virginia, a medical marijuana doctor in the state must certify that you are suffering from one of the following conditions below.
The WV Medical Marijuana 2024 List of Conditions Includes:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity
- Epilepsy
- HIV/AIDS
- Huntington’s disease
- Intractable seizures
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathies
- Parkinson’s disease
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Severe chronic or intractable pain of neuropathic origin or severe chronic or intractable pain
- Sickle cell anemia
- Terminal illness – defined as a medical prognosis of life expectancy of approximately one year or less if the illness runs its normal course
Does chronic pain qualify for medical marijuana in West Virginia?
Yes, chronic or intractable pain is on the WV medical marijuana 2024 list of conditions. The West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act classifies severe, chronic, or intractable pain, including pain of neuropathic origin, as a ‘serious medical condition.’
Will minor patients diagnosed with serious medical conditions be eligible to receive medical cannabis?
Yes. Underage patients (below 18 years old) diagnosed with an illness on the WV medical marijuana 2024 list of conditions may qualify for medicinal cannabis. But, they must have a caregiver apply on their behalf. That could be their parent, legal guardian, an individual designated by their parent or legal guardian, or someone approved by the Bureau.
I Meet the WV Medical Card Eligibility Requirements – What’s Next?
Once you confirm that you meet all the WV medical card requirements, here is how you go about applying for the West Virginia medical marijuana card:
1. First, book an appointment with a WV medical marijuana doctor.
2. After your online appointment, your cannabis doctor will issue a Patient Certification form if you qualify for medicinal marijuana.
3. After approval, register as a patient on the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Portal.
4. Complete your medical card application on the portal.
5. Finally, mail your payment as a check or money order to the WV Office of Medical Cannabis.
Which documents are required for the medical marijuana application?
When applying for the WV medical marijuana card you must upload the following documents to have a complete application:
1. Photo ID. For instance:
- West Virginia driver’s license
2. Proof of WV residency. For example:
- WV utility bills not more than 60 days old from the application date
- Tax records with a WV street address
- West Virginia mortgage documents, homeowner insurance for a WV residence, or proof of West Virginia home ownership
- West Virginia Voter’s registration card
3. Digital photo of passport quality.
4. A patient certification form from an approved WV medical marijuana doctor.
5. Proof of income or eligibility for benefits at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. (If requesting a financial hardship waiver of the required government fee)
*Once the application is complete and submitted, patients must mail the $50 payment via check or money order to:
WV Office of Medical Cannabis Address:
350 Capitol Street, Room 523, Charleston, WV 25301.
*The Application ID number and patient name must be in the memo line of the check or money order.
Key Takeaways
- You may be eligible for medical marijuana in West Virginia if you have one of the qualifying medical conditions.
- A WV cannabis doctor must fill out a patient certification form before you can apply for a medical marijuana card.
- You can get your marijuana certification over video call via telehealth.
- Qualifying patients under 18 can get a medical marijuana card as long as their parents or legal guardians provide consent and act as their caregivers.
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Contact details for the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis
State Agency: West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources
Phone: 304-356-5090
Fax: 304-558-0035
Address:
Office of Medical Cannabis
350 Capitol Street, Room 523, Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Email: medcanwv@wv.gov