Under Ohio law, it is required that registered medical marijuana patients renew their marijuana card every year. If you are wondering how to renew your Ohio medical marijuana card, look no further! In this article, we will take a look at all the things you need to do before your medical marijuana card expires, to ensure you never have a gap in your access to treatment, and that your medical card renewal goes as smoothly as possible.
When Can I Renew My Ohio Medical Marijuana Card?
According to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, patients will be able to renew their card 90 days before the expiration date found on their registry card. The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program has recently made changes to its marijuana card renewal process, and patients and caregivers will no longer receive reminder emails about renewing their cards.
Therefore, it is up to patients to keep an eye on when their marijuana card expires, and to make sure they renew with the patient registry by or before the expiration date on their card.
Medical Marijuana Card Expiration Date
Do I Need To See A Doctor Again To Renew My Ohio Marijuana Card?
Yes. In order to keep your Ohio marijuana card valid, you'll need to schedule an appointment and meet with a certified marijuana doctor every year in order to renew your medical marijuana card.
Similar to the initial evaluation appointment before receiving your medical marijuana card for the first time, you will meet with the doctor to discuss your qualifying condition, and to review any medical records available.
Generally, you can use the same medical records you had at your initial evaluation, unless otherwise stated by the doctor. If your condition is curable, you may have to prove you still have an active diagnosis and provide additional documentation. But in most cases, you'll be able to use your medical records from the previous year to renew your Ohio marijuana card. They just need to be current and accurate.
Do I Need To Submit Another Application To The State In Order To Renew My Card?
After meeting with one of our doctors and obtaining a new written recommendation, patients will need to login to their Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry account to activate their marijuana card renewal.
Once signed into your account, you will select the button labeled “Renew Card” and follow the prompts. A registration fee of $50 is required in order to process the renewal application. After submitting the fee, patients will be redirected to their profile where a new marijuana patient I.D. card will be present with a new expiration date.
I Already Have a Marijuana Doctor. Why Switch to Ohio Marijuana Card for My Renewal?
Ohio Marijuana Card has a network of doctors who are highly knowledgeable and experienced in helping patients find natural relief through medical cannabis. We are here to walk you through the whole process, from getting your medical records prior to renewing your medical marijuana card, to submitting your recommendation to the Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry the same day as your appointment.
Our health care professionals are here to help you get control of your treatment plan, no matter how many follow-up visits are required to get you on track. After you renew your Ohio medical marijuana card online, and for the entire time your card is valid through us, we offer free follow-ups to ensure you are on track to meet your cannabis treatment goals. All for less than $0.50 a day!
How Do I Renew My Status As a Medical Marijuana Caregiver?
Caregivers must also renew their registration with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry. As long as you are already registered as a patient caregiver, then you simply need to visit ohiomedicalmarijuanaregistry.com and click on "Renew Card."
If your Ohio marijuana card is expiring soon, or if you have additional questions about the medical marijuana card renewal process, give us a call today at 866-457-5559. One of our Patient Support Specialists can help you or schedule your appointment.
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