Apply for yourArkansas Medical Marijuana Card

There are more than a dozen conditions in Arkansas that make residents eligible for a medical cannabis card, including:

Alzheimer’s disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Cachexia or wasting syndrome
Cancer
Chronic arthritis
Chronic muscle spasms characteristic of multiple sclerosis
Chronic nausea
Crohn’s disease
Fibromyalgia
Glaucoma
Hepatitis C
HIV/AIDS
Intractable pain not responsive to traditional drugs
Peripheral neuropathy
PTSD
Seizures characteristic of epilepsy
Tourette’s syndrome
Ulcerative colitis

Any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the Arkansas Department of Health is also included. Unlike some states that have approved specific qualifying conditions, Arkansas allows patients to petition the Department of Health asking for their specific condition to be added to the list. However, not every doctor can certify patients with qualifying conditions. According to state regulations, a “medical provider must be a doctor of medicine or osteopathy licensed in the state of Arkansas, have a controlled substances license on file with the DEA, be in good standing to practice medicine in Arkansas, and have a bona fide physician-patient relationship with the patient they are certifying for medical cannabis.”

To get a medical marijuana card in Arkansas, you’ll first need certification of a qualifying condition from a cannabis doctor. Prospective patients with medical marijuana in Arkansas can then register and apply online through the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).
A $50, non-refundable state fee must be paid by both patients and caregivers. Caregivers are also required to pay $37 for a background check.
To qualify, patients must:
Be 18 years of age or older (minor patients may qualify with parental consent)
Be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition
Have official written certification from a physician
Show proof of Arkansas residency

Along with having one or more of the qualifying conditions, a patient must be able to prove they are an Arkansas resident with a valid driver’s license or state identification card, unless they are a minor. Arkansas charges $50 for annual registration, which is a separate fee from your approval/recommendation from a licensed doctor.

Getting an Arkansas medical marijuana card with Veriheal costs a total of $249. Your $199 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.

As outlined by the Arkansas Department of Health, to be eligible for an Arkansas medical cannabis caregiver card, a caregiver must be at least 21 years old, provide care for the patient or minor, not have a felony conviction, and have a state license or identification card proving a place of residence. A caregiver must pay for their criminal history check, which costs $37. Legal guardians of minors do not have to complete a criminal background check but must pay the registration fee.
The caregiver is permitted to buy and possess medical cannabis from the dispensary for the patient. The caregiver may need to help the patient in some instances with product choice, dosing, and medical cannabis administration.
Pediatric patients’ parents and guardians must become caregivers on behalf of their child. A signed declaration must also be submitted by the caregiver stating that they will not divert marijuana to individuals other than their patient.
A caregiver in Arkansas can have a medical cannabis license of their own while also holding multiple caregiver cards.

Patients are allowed to buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of medical cannabis every two weeks, which must be purchased from a state dispensary listed under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act. A specified caregiver also has permission to possess up to 2.5 ounces of medical cannabis for the patient they monitor. Caregivers are not legally allowed to consume any medical cannabis prescribed for the patient.

Cultivation of medical cannabis for personal use is illegal in Arkansas.

To renew your Arkansas 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 Arkansas is valid for one year.