Book a free visitTakes 5–10 minutes

Ohio medical marijuana card

Ohio medical marijuana card evaluation online

Ohio approved adult-use cannabis through Issue 2 in 2023, and the medical program, now run by the Division of Cannabis Control, carries on beside it. With more than 25 qualifying conditions, it covers a broad group of patients. A physician recommendation leads to a registry card, which you renew each year along with the recommendation.

  • $159 new patients
  • $149 renewals
  • Phone or video
Book by videoBook by phone

State fees are paid to the state, not to us.

Med card
$159evaluation
Licensed U.S. clinician review
Renewal: $149
$159evaluation
$149Renewal
About 5–10 minVisit
Phone or videoFormat

Medical Marijuana Card evaluations across Ohio

Evaluations are by phone or video, so you can book from any Ohio city or town.

ToledoToledoDaytonDaytonColumbusColumbusClevelandClevelandCincinnatiCincinnatiAkronAkron
Major city Also served by phone or video

Ohio medical cannabis program facts

Run byOhio Division of Cannabis Control
How access worksAfter a physician recommends cannabis, you receive a registry card
Adult useAdults 21+ can use cannabis legally after Issue 2 passed in 2023
State feeThe Division of Cannabis Control can confirm the current fee
ValidityExpect your registration to last about one year
TelehealthOhio physicians can do the evaluation over telehealth.

Ohio medical cannabis law highlights

  • More than 25 conditions qualify in Ohio.
  • Medical patients still have access as the adult-use market that followed Issue 2 grows.
  • Ohio physicians can evaluate you by telehealth.

Conditions that can qualify in Ohio

  • AIDS
  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Cachexia
  • Cancer
  • CTE
  • Crohn's disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Glaucoma
  • Hepatitis C
  • Huntington's disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Chronic pain
  • Parkinson's disease
  • PTSD
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Terminal illness
  • Tourette's syndrome
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Migraines
  • Autism
  • Spasticity

How to get a medical marijuana card in Ohio

  1. Schedule a phone or video evaluation of about 5–10 minutes with My IV Doctors

  2. Your physician recommends medical marijuana

  3. Register online

  4. Get your registry card

  5. Shop at licensed Ohio dispensaries

Ohio medical cannabis rules

  • Purchases are capped at a 90-day supply.
  • Using cannabis in public or behind the wheel is illegal.

Book a phone or video evaluation

Video evaluationMeet the clinician on screen from your phone or computer.Book by videoPhone evaluationNo camera needed. The clinician calls you at your booked time.Book by phone

Physicians who oversee your care

Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.

Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.

Board-certified physician

Board-certified in anesthesiology, he reads medications and metabolism with a pharmacologist's eye, which shapes how he doses weight loss and longevity care.

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.

Physician

Trained at Columbia and Washington University, he pairs prescriptions with practical habits around food, training and sleep.

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

OB-GYN, board certified

An OB-GYN for more than 40 years and a Fellow of ACOG, she leads women's health care, from perimenopause to PCOS.

Medical Marijuana Card questions for Ohio

Booking is free and the consultation takes about 5–10 minutes.

Book by video

How much does the Ohio evaluation cost?

Our evaluation is $159 for new patients and $149 for renewals. The Division of Cannabis Control can confirm the current fee.

Is recreational cannabis legal in Ohio?

Adults 21+ can use cannabis legally after Issue 2 passed in 2023.

How long is a card or certification valid?

Expect your registration to last about one year.

Can a caregiver help me?

A caregiver has to be 21 or older and registered with the program.

Can minors qualify?

A minor can qualify when a consenting parent or guardian acts as caregiver.

Does a past conviction matter?

A past conviction rarely disqualifies a patient, though caregivers can be asked for a background check.

How do renewals work?

Every year, renew your registration and get a new physician recommendation.

Get your Ohio medical marijuana card evaluation

Schedule a phone or video evaluation of about 5–10 minutes for $159. If you qualify, we help you with the next steps for the state program; state fees are separate.

Book by videoBook by phone

Reviewed October 2026. Laws and agency processes change, so confirm details with the relevant state agency. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice.

$159evaluation
Book by video