KENTUCKY Medical CARD APPLICATIONS & Renewals
TEAM KENTUCKY OMC
The Team Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis Patient and Caregiver Registry Portal is open for applications for medical cannabis cards.
TEAM KENTUCKY OFFICE OF MEDICAL CANNABISMEDICAL CARD TYPES
In-State Qualified patient: Adults with a qualifying medical condition who have obtained a written certification from a registered medical cannabis practitioner.
Visiting Qualified Patient: Individuals with out-of-state registry ID cards and documentation of a qualifying medical condition.
in-state minor qualified patient: Individuals who are less than 18 years old with a qualifying medical condition who have received custodial parent or legal guardian consent and a written certification.
Designated Caregiver: Individuals who assist qualified patients with purchasing and/or administering medical cannabis.
MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS
In order for an individual to be eligible for a qualified patient registry ID card in Kentucky, they must be diagnosed with one (1) of the following qualifying medical conditions: Any type or form of cancer; Chronic or severe pain; Epilepsy or other intractable seizure disorder; Multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, or spasticity; Chronic nausea or cyclical vomiting syndrome; or Post-traumatic stress disorder.
REGISTRATION GUIDE
The Program has also issued a Qualified Patient & Designated Caregiver Guide. The Guide walks applicants through the steps to register, including the required info and documents they will need to complete the card application process.
HOW TO GET YOUR MEDICAL CARD
PRACTITIONER DIRECTORY
The LINK BELOW PROVIDES A SEARCHABLE list of the practitioners authorized to issue written certifications recommending the use of medical cannabis to patients in Kentucky, along with contact information, address, and a link for directions.
TEAM KENTUCKY OMC: AUTHORIZED PRACTITIONER DIRECTORYREQUIRED INFO + DOCS
The following table provides an overview of info and documentation that must be submitted with the application form based on registry ID cardholder category.
