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Updated 01/08/2024
Medical marijuana cards in Illinois are renewable upon expiration. The renewal timeframe depends on whether the card has a one-year, two-year, or three-year validity period. Patients with lifelong medical conditions are typically granted three-year validity medical registry IDs.
It is advisable to start the renewal process before your current medical marijuana card expires. This ensures continuous access to medical cannabis without any interruptions. Begin the renewal process at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of your current card.
The cost to renew an Illinois medical marijuana card varies based on the duration of the registry ID. The fees are $100 for a one-year registry ID, $200 for a two-year registry ID, and $250 for a three-year registry ID. Discounts are available for military veterans and those on SSDI or SSI programs, with reduced fees of $50, $100, and $125 for one-year, two-year, and three-year registry IDs, respectively.
Yes, a qualifying patient must obtain a certification from an approved healthcare professional to renew their medical marijuana card in Illinois. Authorized professionals include medical doctors (MD), physician assistants (PA), advanced practice registered nurses with full practice authority (APRN-FPA), and advanced practice nurses (APN). Patients with lifelong medical conditions do not need new certifications for renewal.
If your Illinois medical marijuana card expires, you will no longer be able to legally purchase medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries. It is crucial to renew your card before its expiration to avoid any disruption in access to medical marijuana. You will need to go through the renewal process to regain your legal status as a medical marijuana patient in Illinois.