Medical Marijuana Card FAQs

Adults who live in a state with a medical cannabis program and have a condition on that state's qualifying list. Each state sets its own conditions, residency rules and age limits, and a physician licensed in your state decides whether you qualify.

Common qualifying conditions include chronic pain, cancer, PTSD, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, Crohn's disease and severe nausea. Some states also let the physician certify other serious conditions. Your state's qualifying conditions page lists the exact rules.

In most states a minor can qualify only with a parent or legal guardian registered as their caregiver, and some states require more than one physician's certification. Your state guide explains the rules for patients under 18.

Records are not always required, but they help the physician understand your condition. Bring any diagnosis, treatment notes or prescription history you have to your visit.

Kif evaluation fees range from $35 to $199, depending on your state and on whether it is a first visit or a renewal. The pricing page lists the fee for every state.

No. If the physician decides you do not qualify under your state program, you are not charged for the evaluation. See our refund policy for details.

Many states charge their own registration or card fee, which you pay to the state, not to Kif. Some states lower that fee for veterans or people on assistance programs.

Health insurance plans generally do not cover medical marijuana evaluations or cannabis products, because cannabis is not an FDA-approved medicine.

You book online, then meet a physician licensed in your state by private video or phone visit. Where a state requires video, your visit is by video. The physician reviews your history and decides whether you qualify.

Most patients complete their applications in minutes, and the visit itself is usually short. If you qualify, the physician completes your certification so you can register with your state program.

A valid photo ID, proof of residency in your state, and a phone or computer for the visit. Your state guide lists any extra requirements.

Yes. You can connect 24/7 with our live chat support, or reach our team through the contact page.

The physician submits or provides your certification. You then register with your state program and pay any state fee. Once your state approves you, you can buy from licensed dispensaries in your state.

It depends on your state, often one or two years. Your certification and your state card can have different expiration dates, so check both.

Book a renewal evaluation before your card expires. Renewal fees are usually lower than first visits, and the pricing page shows the renewal fee for your state.

Some states accept out-of-state cards or offer visitor registration, but many do not. Check the rules of the state you are visiting before you travel.

Visits run through a HIPAA-protected telehealth portal, and your health information is handled under our notice of privacy practices. State patient registries are confidential under state law.

Since April 2026, marijuana used under a state medical license is in Schedule III federally, but federal firearm rules have not been fully updated. Read our state gun guides and talk to a firearms attorney before you buy a gun.

Your registration is confidential, but employer drug testing rules vary by state and by job. Federal and safety-sensitive jobs may still prohibit cannabis use.

No. Kif Medical Marijuana Doctors is a telehealth service. We do not sell or ship cannabis.