Frequently Asked Questions for Medical Marijuana

The Kansas Department of Health has approved a number of qualifying conditions that will allow patients to access medical marijuana in Kansas. The qualifying conditions that are eligible for medical marijuana treatment in Kansas include a number of chronic or debilitating conditions.

A Kansas medical marijuana card shows that your name has been added to the Kansas Medical Marijuana Registry. With this card, you can:

1. Buy marijuana from dispensaries in the State of Kansas

2. Possess marijuana and marijuana products in Kansas

3. Consume marijuana and marijuana products in Kansas

A Kansas medical marijuana card is a personal identification card that shows the patient is a legal Kansas registered Medical Marijuana Patient.

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To obtain your medical marijuana card in Kansas, you must suffering from one of the qualifying conditions and have medical records document your condition. Next, you will need to schedule an appointment to meet with a certified physician to get a recommendation for medical marijuana treatment. Our staff here at Kansas Marijuana Card is here to simplify the process, connecting you with a certified doctor and filing all your necessary paperwork!

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Once you received your written recommendation, you must submit an application to the Kansas Department of Health to obtain your card.

We can’t guarantee approval for anyone, as the doctor is the only person that makes the determination whether or not a patient qualifies. To make it more likely that you receive approval from the doctor, we recommend that you bring as much information as possible to your appointment regarding your medical condition and past treatments. However, you do not have to worry as the entire cost of an appointment will be a nominal flat fee if you, for whatever reason, are not approved by the doctor.

According to Amendment 2, you may be eligible for medical marijuana treatment in Kansas if you suffer from the following:

• Cancer

• Crohn’s Disease

• Epilepsy

• Glaucoma

• HIV/AIDS

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Parkinson’s

• PTSD

• Other Debilitating Condition of Like, Kind, Or Class

Additionally, Amendment 2 allows Kansas medical marijuana doctors to recommend patients for medical marijuana treatment after diagnosing them with “other debilitating medical conditions of the same kind or class.” These conditions may include:

• Anorexia

• Anxiety

• Arthritis

• Back Pain

• Cachexia

• Diabetes

• Hepatitis C

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Lyme Disease

• Migraine

• Muscle Spasms

• Muscular Dystrophy

• Other conditions that result in traumatic stress

• Severe & Chronic Pain

• Severe Nausea

• Sickle Cell Anemia

• Spasticity

Once you submit your application to the Kansas Department of Health, it can take 7-21 business days to process. Once your application is approved, you will receive your card.

Some doctors charge an exorbitant amount of money just for an initial examination. We feel strongly that if you qualify for medical marijuana, you shouldn't have trouble accessing it due to cost. As such, we offer a variety of payment methods, including monthly payment plan options and discounts for veterans, as well as referral discounts to those who spread the word about our services. After the first appointment, all required follow-ups are free for 12 months.

No. When your card expires, you will not be able to purchase any product from a dispensary until your card is renewed.

Once you have obtained a recommendation from a registered doctor and received your Kansas Medical Marijuana Card, you will be able to purchase medical cannabis products at any of the licensed dispensaries located throughout Kansas.

Yes. All patients must purchase products from a licensed Kansas medical marijuana dispensary.

Medical marijuana dispensaries are currently open throughout the state of Kansas. For a detailed look at where to find your nearest dispensary, visit our dispensary location master list.

Kansas law states that patients may not purchase more than 2.5 ounces (70.8 grams) of smokable marijuana within a given 35-day stretch of time.

We encourage you to contact your insurance provider or Medicaid official for an answer. However, we are not aware of any insurance providers that cover the costs of medical marijuana at present.

The cost of medical marijuana varies as prices are set by each dispensary. To look at menus and see the prices of medical marijuana, please visit our Kansas Dispensary Locations Page.

Caregivers are individuals who may visit dispensaries and purchase medical marijuana products on behalf of a patient. All caregivers must first register with the Kansas Medical Marijuana Use Registry before accessing dispensaries.

In order to become a caregiver for a patient, you must apply through the Kansas Medical Marijuana Use Registry. Caregivers must also complete a caregiver certification course by Kansas Department of Health.

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Additional requirements for becoming a caregiver include:

• A caregiver must be 21 years of age or older.

• A caregiver cannot be a qualified physician.

• A caregiver cannot be employed within any industry that could benefit economically from the activities on behalf of the patient such as a medical marijuana treatment center or marijuana testing laboratory.

• If caregivers are not a close relative to the patient, a background check may also be required.

A qualified medical marijuana patient may designate no more than one caregiver, unless:

• The patient is a minor and the caregivers are parents or legal guardians of the patient;

• The patient is an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability that prevents the patient from being able to care for himself or herself without assistance or supervision and the designated caregivers are the parents or legal guardians of the qualified patient; or

• The patient is admitted to a hospice program.

Unfortunately, the answer is yes, they can. Kansas does not provide protection to medical marijuana patients from employee drug testing. It will be left to the discretion of each employer whether they wish to recognize an employee's medical marijuana approval as an exemption to company drug testing policies. However, employers are prohibited from discriminating against an individual in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on an individual’s past or present status as a caregiver or a qualifying patient.

Once you've been approved by a certified doctor and received a medical marijuana recommendation, you will need to submit an application along with a $75 processing fee to the Kansas Department of Health in order to receive your marijuana card. This card will expire after 12 months.

Based on the laws in other states that have medical marijuana programs, there most likely will be specific limits as to how much marijuana can be purchased by a patient.

No, Kansas medical marijuana patients are prohibited from growing medical marijuana at home under Kansas law. All medical marijuana is required to be purchased from one of the state-approved dispensary locations.

The privacy of our patients is our top priority. We go through great lengths to ensure that all patient information is protected and kept confidential in our HIPAA-compliant file storage system. We will also never share any of your contact information with any third party.