Apply for your West Virginia Medical Marijuana Card

Under the Medical Cannabis Act, West Virginia allows individuals with the following conditions to qualify for a medical marijuana card:

• Cancer
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Spinal cord tissue damage with an indication of intractable or untreatable spasticity
• Epilepsy
• Neuropathy (nerve pain)
• Huntington’s disease
• Crohn’s disease
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Intractable or untreatable seizures
• Sickle cell anemia
• Intractable pain that’s chronic or intractable neuropathic pain
• Terminal illnesses with a medical prognosis of life remaining to be one year or less

Once you are approved, you’ll register with the state and submit an application for your medical cannabis card with the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis through the WV online platform. The application process is very detailed, so please refer to your congratulations email from Veriheal for assistance.

You will be asked to provide the following information for your application and submit a payment of $50:

• Digital photo for your medical cannabis card
• Photo ID
• Proof of West Virginia residency- a copy of utility bill, voter registration, etc.
• Proof of income or eligibility for a financial hardship waiver if applicable.

Between 30-60 days after the state approves your application and receives payment, then you will receive an email about the status of your application.

Along with having a qualifying condition, a medical cannabis patient who lives in West Virginia must prove their residency with a valid driver’s license or state identification card. Additionally, the patient must pay a $50 annual card registration fee that must be renewed annually at the same price.

Getting a West Virginia medical marijuana card with Veriheal costs a total of $199. Your $149 fee with Veriheal covers your consultation fee, physician copay, and the medical evaluation for your recommendation, with financing options. The state requires a $50 fee for annual registration.

A West Virginia resident who wants to become a caregiver must be at least 21 years old and prove their state address with a valid driver’s license or identification card. A caregiver must submit an application online for a medical cannabis identification card and undergo a criminal history background check.

In addition, a caregiver must meet one of the following guidelines:

• Be designated by a patient or if the patient is under 18, they must be the legal guardian of the patient.
• An individual designated by the patient or legal guardian.
• An individual approved by the West Virginia Bureau of Public Health upon sufficient showing that no parent or legal guardian is appropriate or available.

West Virginia’s medical cannabis possession limits are open-ended, with medical cannabis patients allowed to possess up to a 30-day supply based on the physician’s recommended amount. The physician generally recommends no more than 6 oz over a rolling 30-day period.

Cultivation of medical cannabis for personal use is illegal in West Virginia.

To renew your West Virginia medical marijuana card through Veriheal, you’ll need to schedule a renewal appointment with one of our physicians. They can confirm that you still need medical cannabis for your qualifying condition and help you with the renewal process. We will remind you when it’s almost time for your renewal appointment, or you can reach out to our Customer Service Department so we can assist you and apply a renewal discount for you.

A medical marijuana card in West Virginia is valid for one year.