You’ve seen ads for getting your medical card — and how much that costs — but how much does it cost to renew your medical marijuana card?
From state fees to doctor appointments and everything in between, let’s talk about everything there is to know about the cost of medical marijuana card renewals across the US.
Medical Marijuana Card Renewals 101: Understanding the Expiration Date
As great as it would be for medical marijuana cards to stay valid forever, that simply isn’t the case. Just like your driver’s license or your credit card, there’s an expiration date on your medical marijuana card.
This “expiration” date on your medical card is the date that your card becomes no longer valid for medical marijuana patients. If you try to use your card past that date, you won’t be able to.
When you apply for a medical cannabis card, the program you’re applying to will let you know how long your card is valid. And this depends on the state! Many places only allow medical cards for a year at a time, while others allow two to three-year cards.
Regardless of how long your card is valid for, you must keep an eye on your card’s renewal date to see when you must set up an appointment again.
If you aren’t sure how to renew your medical marijuana card, we’ll talk about that in detail later.
How Much Does it Cost to Renew Your Medical Marijuana Card?
When you renew your medical marijuana card, you’re likely going to face two different fees (depending on the state you live in). You’ll pay for both your renewal doctor’s appointment to confirm your qualifying condition and the state renewal fee.
Let’s talk more in-depth about what those fees could look like.
Medical Card Renewal Appointments
In order to renew your medical card, you need to make an appointment with a certified MMJ doctor. Your doctor will see if you still qualify for medical cannabis for medical use and, if you do, you will get a proper certification so you can register with the state’s medical marijuana program.
That being said, medical card renewal appointments do cost money, and insurance typically doesn’t cover these types of appointments. So, you have to be prepared to pay for them in full.
The cost of a medical card renewal appointment will vary depending on the doctor you go to. Many doctors charge anywhere from $150-$200.
Elevate Holistics can renew your medical card online for as low as $70.
Each state has its own unique cost; however, our renewal appointments are the most affordable appointment types we have — no matter where you live.
Elevate Holistics doesn’t have any hidden fees, either. So, what you see is what you pay! You can check out our prices on our Pricing & Services page.
State Renewal Fees
Along with the fee to renew your medical card, you will also likely have to pay a state renewal fee.
Not every state charges a fee, but many charge anywhere from $25-$100 to renew your medical marijuana card.
You can always check out the website of the state’s medical marijuana program that you’re renewing with to see the associated fee. Make sure to update your profile settings in the state portal to ensure your medical marijuana card is sent to the correct address.
How Do You Renew a Medical Marijuana Card?
Renewing a medical marijuana card is just as easy — if not easier — than getting your medical card in the first place.
Essentially, you will renew your medical card nearly the same way that you got your card, by submitting a renewal application.
You’ll meet with a doctor, get an updated medical recommendation, and then upload this new certification to your MMJ program profile.
You’ll need to log in to your account and follow the renewal prompts that your medical marijuana program establishes. If you need any help, Elevate Holistics and our expert team are always here.
Can You Renew Medical Cards Online?
Absolutely! You can renew your medical marijuana card online in minutes through telehealth practitioners like Elevate Holistics.
Our entire process is digital, and you’ll meet with our doctors over the phone or computer. This way, you can stay comfortable at home. Make sure to update your profile settings to ensure all your information is current.
Do You Have to Renew Your Medical Marijuana Card?
Renewing your medical marijuana card can be a great choice for medical marijuana patients’ health and wellness. If you live somewhere that has fully legal weed, having a medical card is an amazing way to continue your access to discounted, high-quality products.
Medical marijuana is always going to be more affordable than recreational cannabis. You don’t have to pay nearly as high of taxes on medical marijuana as you do with recreational weed. Plus, medical patients get discounts just for having a valid card!
So, while you don’t have to renew your medical marijuana card, we’d highly suggest doing so! This way, medical marijuana patients can continue getting priority service, quality products, and low prices.
Schedule a Quick, Affordable Renewal at Elevate Holistics
When it comes time to renew your medical marijuana card, the best place to do it is Elevate Holistics.
Our renewal prices are some of the lowest in the industry, and our appointments only take a few minutes. Talk about convenience! Our team will guide you through the renewal application process to ensure everything is completed correctly.
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