Medical Marijuana Card Process in Arizona
In order to be approved for a medical marijuana card in Arizona the patient must have a qualifying medical condition that the state of Arizona has recognized, which allow for the patient to apply for a medical marijuana card. If the patient is pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning on becoming pregnant in the next 24 months, they are not eligible for a medical marijuana certification due to the known and potential harms to the fetus or newborn. You will also need to have an ID card or passport.
Qualifying Conditions Include:
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Hepatitis C
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Agitation of Alzheimer’s disease
A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or the treatment for a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition that causes:
- Cachexia or wasting syndrome;
- Severe and chronic pain;
- Severe nausea;
- Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy;
- Severe or persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis
Patient Evaluation
The patient will be seen by our qualified staff and physicians for evaluation of their medical condition. This may involve review of outside records, consultation and physical exam.
Physician Certification
Once patient medical records have been established or reviewed and meet the state requirements for medical marijuana certification, the patient will then be able to be certified for the use of medical marijuana. During this visit patients will be able to have their questions answered before completing the visit.
Certification Processing
After the patient finishes with the certification visit the friendly front office staff will then guide the patient to help them with the rest of the process including taking a photo for the patient’s medical card, having the patient sign off on all necessary documents and finally checking out.
Receiving your Card
The certification card will arrive via email. Cards can take up to five business days to be processed and emailed to the patient. Our helpful staff will complete the application promptly. Additionally, our clinic is offering the option to print out a plastic ID cards for any patient who would like one made, after they are approved for and have access to their new digital medical cards.
