{"id":6311,"date":"2022-09-06T09:49:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T13:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannacaredocs.com\/?p=6311"},"modified":"2022-09-06T09:49:13","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T13:49:13","slug":"qualifying-for-a-medical-cannabis-card-in-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannacaredocs.com\/qualifying-for-a-medical-cannabis-card-in-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Qualifying for a medical cannabis card in Illinois"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Illinois residents have enjoyed access to recreational marijuana for several years now. But like many other states, medical cannabis has been legal for longer. The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act was enacted in 2013. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of 2020, about 122,000 patients had been approved for medical cannabis throughout the duration of the program. Seeking relief from painful or uncomfortable symptoms? You might wonder whether you should join the list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let this article serve as your guide to Illinois\u2019 medical cannabis program so that you can prepare before you take the next step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who qualifies for medical cannabis in Illinois?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To qualify for a Medical Cannabis Registry Card<\/a>, you must be a resident of Illinois diagnosed with one or more of the state\u2019s qualifying conditions (listed below). The following is required to apply for a card:<\/p>\n\n\n\n