How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Boca Raton

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Boca Raton

The medicinal marijuana industry continues to grow in South Florida, with more dispensaries opening and more patients signing up to buy products. If you’re thinking about trying medical marijuana, you’ll need a medical marijuana card. You can apply for a medical marijuana card in Boca Raton, at MMJ Care, MD. 

Before you’re given any consideration for a card, you need to bring or upload medical records from within the last year that documents certain medical conditions. The Florida Department of Health lists the following as qualifying conditions:  

1. Cancer
2. Epilepsy
3. Glaucoma
4. HIV
5. AIDS
6. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
7. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
8. Crohn’s disease
9. Parkinson’s disease
10. Multiple sclerosis (MS)
11. Medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those above
12. A terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the physician certification
13. Chronic nonmalignant pain caused by, or originating or persisting from a condition listed above

As of right now, nearly 1,700 doctors have completed the required training and are now licensed medical marijuana doctors, including our doctors here at MMJ Care MD. You have to make an appointment to see a doctor, who will evaluate you and review your treatment options and document all requirements under Florida law. Afterwards, a patient and/or caregiver must submit a completed application to the Office of Medical Marijuana with a copy of State ID/proof of residency and the required fee. If you’re approved for a medical marijuana card, you will be able to purchase medication from one of the state’s licensed medical marijuana dispensaries.

MMJ Care MD was set up by members of the local community, to educate and to help patients who can benefit from the alternative medical marijuana treatment. We’re here to help you. When you’re ready to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Boca Raton, call MMJ Care MD and make your appointment.