Schedule an appointment to see a doctor through Veriheal at a time that is most convenient for you. Consult with a doctor for 10-15 mins to evaluate your ailments, and ask any questions you may have about medical marijuana treatment. If you have medical records for your condition(s) please upload them.
Do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with getting an appointment set, our team would be more than happy to help.
After the doctor approves you, you will receive a “Patient ID.” You’ll use this number to register with the DC DOH to complete your application online or in person. Alternatively, you just go to your local dispensary and they’ll help you complete the state application.
Every patient will need to prove DC residency for their application to be accepted by The District.
Once you are approved and registered with the DOH, you’ll wait for your card to come in the mail in 2-3 weeks. You can then begin buying cannabis from any dispensary in DC.
Every DC patient will need to be re-certified annually by a licensed physician. Veriheal will get in touch with you when your certification is approaching its expiration to help you set up a renewal consultation.
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The DC Department of Health, referred to as the DOH MMP, enacted changed medical marijuana regulations back in 2014 which allowed medical dispensaries to begin receiving licenses to dispense medical marijuana in DC. The department of health has approved 5 medical cannabis dispensaries to operate.
In 2015, the Washington Legislature passed SB 5052, the Cannabis Patients Protection Act (CPPA), establishing official state regulations for the production, possession, sale and use of medical marijuana. Medical cannabis patients are allowed to purchase up to three times the current limits for recreational adult-use marijuana. Only cannabis patients in the authorization database, who have medical marijuana ID cards can purchase products free of sales and use taxes.
The law allows adults 21 and older to purchase in a single day: up to one ounce (1 oz.), or 28.35 grams, of usable marijuana; 16 ounces, or 453.59 grams, of cannabis-infused edibles in solid form; 72 fluid ounces, or 2.13 L, in liquid form; and 7 grams, or a quarter-ounce (0.25 oz), of cannabis concentrates.
Medical patients may purchase and possess 3 ounces of usable marijuana, 48 ounces of marijuana-infused product in solid form, 216 ounces of marijuana-infused product in liquid form, or 21 grams of marijuana concentrate.
During the November 2020 election, Washington D.C. residents voted yes to Initiative 81, The Entheogenic Plants and Fungus Measure. Entheogenic plants and fungus include plants and fungus that contain ibogaine, dimethyltryptamine, mescaline, psilocybin, or psilocybin. Some well known versions of these plants are magic mushrooms, peyote, and iboga. Initiative 81 decriminalizes entheogenic plants by protecting people from investigation and being arrested for transporting, possessing, or cultivating any of these plants.
Along with having a qualifying condition, a patient who lives in D.C. must prove their residency with a valid driver’s license or state identification card. Additionally, the patient must pay a $100 annual card registration fee that must be renewed every two years at the same price. The state does offer a reduced registration fee for patients who can prove they have a low annual income.
To become a medical marijuana patient in Washington D.C., it’s a three-step process. First, you book an appointment with a Veriheal doctor who will review your ailments and medical condition. Once you are evaluated and approved, you will receive a medical cannabis recommendation from our licensed MMJ doctor. Lastly, once you are approved for medical marijuana in DC, you can buy medical marijuana in Washington D.C. dispensaries.
The DC Department of Health referred to as the DOH MMP, enacted changed medical marijuana regulations back in 2014 which allowed medical dispensaries to begin receiving licenses to dispense medical marijuana in DC. The department of health has approved 5 medical cannabis dispensaries to operate.
While DC is home to medical marijuana products and MMJ dispensaries, there are also many tourist attractions in the nation’s capitol. Many residents like to visit the city of DC and view the new Waterfront built, aka The District Wharf, and also the monuments on the National Mall. The Smithsonian Museums bring visitors from all over the world to view the historic artifacts in all of the museums. Some of the most popular attractions being the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Library of Congress.
Unlike many states that require a caregiver to be at least 21 years old, a D.C. caregiver can be 18 years old to assist a state-registered cannabis cardholder. However, D.C. caregiver’s are only allowed to assist one patient at a time. Along with being designated by the patient, the caregiver must prove they are a resident of D.C. with a valid driver’s license or state identification card.
Costs for a caregiver include paying for a mandatory background check and the annual card registration fee of $100. Once approved and all fees are paid, the caregiver can begin possessing and administering medical cannabis to who they assist. Like the patient, D.C. permits low-income caregivers to apply for a reduced registration fee of $25.
The steps for becoming a DC caregiver are as follows:
Legalized marijuana growing in DC is one of the many steps towards legalization that the district has made. It also has an active medical marijuana program that approves the use of up to 2 ounces of marijuana for any debilitating condition.
While this was a big step for the district, the law did not allow home cultivation. Patients were required to purchase their marijuana from approved dispensaries, limiting access to those in pain. Luckily, things have changed and any adult can possess and grow a certain amount of marijuana legally.
It is legal for a person who is at least 21 years old to cultivate within their residence up to six (6) marijuana plants, no more than three (3) of which are mature.
It is legal for a person who is at least 21 years old to:
The maximum amount of medical marijuana any qualifying patient or caregiver may possess at any time is four (4) ounces or the equivalent of four (4) ounces of dried medical marijuana when sold in any other form.
Yes. You need to be a resident in Washington D.C. and show two proofs of residency.
To qualify for medical marijuana in DC you must be at least 18 years of age, have two proofs of residency, and have one of the qualifying medical conditions.
The first step is to meet with a DC doctor registered to recommend you for medical cannabis.
We provide the DC physicians for you. The most difficult part of the process has usually been trying to find a practitioner who will approve you that is registered with the DC Medical Marijuana Program.
The medical evaluation usually takes 10-15 minutes.
If you are not approved then your consultation is free. We entail a network of highly qualified medical practitioners who are willing to evaluate any patient to see if they qualify for medical cannabis. We have a 99% approval rate so if you are not approved, you are refunded in full.
Sign up using the form at the top of this page and we can get you approved in no time!
DC driver’s license, DC motor vehicle registration, DC voter registration; Utility Bill (not phone), Paystub that shows your address and DC withholdings; Mail from DC government with financial contributions or benefits on it; Lease or deed with your name and address on it; Tax documents with dc income shown; For students: a signed letter from your dormitory stating that you live there for the current semester
No, you can not. You can only get approved for medical marijuana from a practitioner that has registered with the Washington D.C. Medical Marijuana Program. And for that, we provide you a physician so you do not need to go through your primary care physicians.
Yes, it does! DC allows people with Chronic Pain to be approved for medical marijuana use.
Any condition qualifies. There are a broad range of symptoms which qualify that the doctor will approve. Ultimately, any chronic or debilitating medical condition will be approved. Most generally fall under the following categories:
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Migraines
Allergies
Issues Sleeping
Chronic pain
PTSD
Yes, it does! DC now allows people with Chronic Pain to be approved for medical marijuana use.
The cost is $199 and that covers your medical evaluation, your consultation with a licensed Maryland practitioner registered with the MMCC, and an authorized certification for medical marijuana purchases. For $379 you and a friend or family member can both get your cards for a nice little discount.
Once you have received your recommendation, you can simply get to the dispensary of your choice and they will assist you in applying. You can call them before you arrive to see exactly what to bring.
There are already tons of dispensaries all over the District. You can see a list of DC dispensaries here.
DC has one of the most diverse medical marijuana programs, allowing all patients access to a variety of medical cannabis options. If you get your DC cannabis card, you get access to:
Dry Flower, Tinctures, Oils, Concentrates, Topicals, Edibles
Yes! Check our homepage for a list of active states.
The most politically powerful region in North America, the District of Columbia is home to the U.S. president and worldwide foreign embassies. Millions of visitors annually and locals all year long enjoy D.C., home to the White House, U.S. Capital, and the Lincoln Memorial among other iconic buildings including some of the most famous worldwide galleries including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The Arlington National Cemetery and World War II Memorial are popular tourist spots, along with the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. While the list of D.C. indoor sites goes on, outside spots including The Mall and the United States Botanic Garden are within blocks. As for nightlife, D.C. is home to some of the U.S.’s notable restaurants and bars, where the political elite enjoy happy hour.
Symbolically beginning with the Museum of the Bible, tourists to D.C. spend days exploring the town's free galleries. With ever-changing speaker series including Locating the Lost City of the Apostles to permanent exhibits like The Impact of the Bible, the new museum is one of a kind, among the other most notable like the Smithsonian's two galleries including the Natural Museum of History and Natural Museum of African American History and Culture. All the museums D.C. are free, leaving locals and visitors alike all day long to study the past.
Within the outside art gallery of trees, including dogwoods, azaleas, and magnolias, sits the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum, where Asia flora flourishes on U.S. soil. The iconic columns built-in 1828 still host picnics for patrons who decide to sit and enjoy a sandwich in the grass. Three pavilions also make eating and entertaining available in the gardens filled with colors. And if the weather is too cold to enjoy outside, stepping into everchanging exhibits in the on-site gallery is always an option.
Located along Antietam Creek, Antietam National Battlefield is a National Park Service protected area that was the site of a savage battle during the American Civil War in 1862. The on-site Visitor Center is open year-round, and it contains a number of museum exhibits as well as a theater and a gift shop. Daily interpretive talks are given by park rangers all throughout the year, and during the summer, expanded versions of these talks are offered. Other places of interest around the battlefield include the Antietam National Cemetery, the Pry House Field Hospital, and the Dunker Church.
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