Illinois medical cannabis program facts
| Run by | Illinois Department of Public Health |
|---|---|
| How access works | A practitioner certifies you, and IDPH then issues a registry card |
| Adult use | Adults 21+ have been able to buy legally since 2020 |
| State fee | Fees depend on whether you pick a 1-, 2- or 3-year card, with discounts for veterans and people receiving disability; IDPH lists current amounts |
| Validity | You pick a term of one, two or three years |
| Telehealth | Many Illinois patients can be certified over telehealth. |
Illinois medical cannabis law highlights
- More than 50 conditions qualify for the Illinois program.
- As a registered patient you can grow up to five plants at home, which adult-use buyers cannot do.
- The tax on medical purchases is far lower than on adult-use purchases.
Conditions that can qualify in Illinois
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- ALS
- Crohn's disease
- Alzheimer's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- PTSD
- Chronic pain
- Migraines
- Fibromyalgia
- Spinal cord injury
- Lupus
- Seizures
- Autism
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Terminal illness
How to get a medical marijuana card in Illinois
Book a 5–10 minute phone or video appointment with My IV Doctors
Your practitioner certifies your qualifying condition
Apply online with IDPH and select a 1-, 2- or 3-year card
Get your registry card
Shop at licensed dispensaries across Illinois
Illinois medical cannabis rules
- You may buy 2.5 ounces every 14 days unless you are granted a waiver.
- Registered patients can grow as many as 5 plants.
- Public use and use while driving are both illegal.
