The Mississippi Government finally signed the Mississippi medical cannabis act into law On February 2, 2022. This legal act makes it possible for Mississippi citizens to legally access cannabis for medical use. To be able to get cannabis from recognised Mississippi dispensaries, Patients must get a medical marijuana card.
Getting the MMJ card, on the other hand, is not always easy. Patients have to meet some certain eligibility criteria and have qualifying health conditions.
In this post, we will look at medical Marijuana cards and how you can get it easily at Compassionate Care Consultants at the comfort of your zone.
Eligibility criterias for Mississippi medical marijuana card
- The patient must be above 18. However, patients under the age 18 must have parental consent.
- Patient must have a recent medical diagnosis of a deliberating medical condition (see from list below)
- Patients must have a medical certificate from a medical marijuana doctor.
- Patient must be a citizen of Mississippi with proof of residence (Valid state ID or Mississippi Driver licence)
- Patients must not hold any commercial driving licence.
- Patients must not be an active law enforcement agent, correctional officer, correctional probation officer, or firefighter.
What medical conditions are approved for Medical Marijuana Card Mississippi
One of the criteria to qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card Mississippi is that a patient must have at least one recent deliberating medical condition. The Mississippi State Department Of Health (MSFH) released that the following medical conditions would qualify patients for MMJ card.
- Cancer
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Huntington’s Disease
- Glaucoma
- Spastic Quadriplegia
- Muscular Dystrophy
- AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- Hepatitis
- ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Sickle-Cell Anaemia
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Agitation Of Dementia
- PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Diabetic/Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pain Refractory To Appropriate Opioid Management
- Autism
- Spinal Cord Disease Or Severe Injury
MSDH also approve MMJ for patients suffering from chronic, terminal, or debilitating conditions whose symptoms or treatment causes any of the following conditions:
- Chronic pain
- Cachexia or wasting syndrome
- seizures
- Severe or intractable nausea
- Severe and persistent muscle spasms including characteristic of multiple sclerosis.
How to Apply for Mississippi Medical Marijuana Card
- Book Appointment with a Medical Marijuana Doctor
Booking an appointment with a medical marijuana doctor is the first step you need to take to get an MMJ card. Getting an appointment with a qualified MMJ doctor is not easy. However, with Compassionate Care Consultants, you can book an appointment from the comfort of your home.
- Attend apportionment with Medical Marijuana Doctor
After booking an appointment, the next thing is to attend an appointment either in person or via telehealth. During the appointment, the doctor will access your condition to certify whether your are qualify for an MMJ card. However, you may need to provide some necessary paper or test results if necessary. During consultations, you are also free to ask the doctor anything that concerns your health.
If your doctor verifies that you have a qualifying health condition and cannabis-based medicine is an appropriate treatment, you will get a signed medical recommendation in the state’s medical cannabis program.
- Apply for the State’s Medical Cannabis program
After certification by a MMJ doctor, the patient can apply for the Mississippi Medical Marijuana program online through the official portal. This application must be done within six months after obtaining medical marijuana recommendation or certification.
- Await approval
After the MSDH has confirmed amd approve your application, you will be added to the patient registry. Afterwards, you will be issued a medical marijuana card mississippi. With the card, you will be able to visit any recognised dispensaries to find the medical marijuana products.
Conclusion
Getting a Mississippi medical marijuana card is crucial for anyone looking to buy directly from dispensaries and benefit from the therapeutic effects of cannabis. If you have any of the deliberating medical conditions, you need to book an appointment with a Medical Marijuana Doctor at Compassionate Care Consultants now.
Compassionate Care Consultants offers medical marijuana evaluations for patients seeking to legally obtain a medical marijuana card. They are also committed to providing personalised treatment and care for each patient suffering from chronic illness and pains.