GETTING AN ILLINOIS MEDICAL CARD

Illinois allows patients to apply for a Medical Cannabis Patient Program registry card if an active Illinois physician confirms that you have at least one of the qualifying conditions. You can also apply for a registry card if you have or could receive a prescription for opioids as certified by a physician licensed in Illinois through the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program.

As of 12/01/20, the Illinois Department of Public Health will no longer accept paper applications.

To apply online, you will need to create an account for the online portal. Once in the portal, you will be able to fill out the application and upload proof of Illinois residency, a picture for the registry card and application fee. Click here to see the registry card fees.

You will also need to upload a healthcare professional certification. The online portal allows your medical provider to create their own login and upload your medical certification.

IDPH has step by step instructions for the online application can be found here. For assistance with the application process, please reach out to our Patient Outreach Specialists using the form below.

Once your application has been approved, you can log on to the Illinois Cannabis Tracking System to print a provisional letter that can be used the same day at any medical dispensary in Illinois.

If you have any questions about the Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program, the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program or the application process, please reach out to your local Consume dispensary!

*Please note, if you hold a school bus permit or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); or are an active duty law enforcement officer, correctional officer, correctional probation officer, or firefighter, you are not eligible for the Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program.*