Florida’s medical marijuana program allows patients with qualifying conditions to receive physician-guided treatment. However, eligibility isn’t always clear, and the process can seem confusing.
At Medicus Cannabus, with locations in Port St. Lucie and Lake City, James O. Hill II, DO, brings extensive clinical experience and a deep understanding of medical cannabis to the table. As a board-certified emergency physician and an osteopathic medicine specialist, Dr. Hill helps patients explore the safe, legal, and effective use of medical marijuana to manage chronic symptoms and improve quality of life.
If you’re wondering whether you qualify for a medical marijuana card in Florida, here’s what you need to know.
Under Florida law, a patient must be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition to be eligible for medical marijuana. These qualifying conditions include:
Florida law also gives physicians discretion to recommend medical cannabis for conditions not explicitly listed, as long as the condition is comparable in severity and symptom burden. This flexibility allows experienced physicians like Dr. Hill to evaluate patients on a case-by-case basis, especially for complex or overlapping diagnoses.
To get certified for medical marijuana in Florida, you must be evaluated by a qualified physician who is registered with the state’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). At Medicus Cannabus, your consultation includes:
If you qualify, our team enters your information into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry. You’ll then receive an email to complete your application with the state and pay the required fee ($75 as of this writing). Once approved, you can legally purchase cannabis from licensed dispensaries.
Yes. Florida allows seasonal residents, defined as people who live in the state for at least 31 consecutive days in a calendar year and maintain temporary residence, to apply for a medical marijuana card. Proof of residency, such as a lease or utility bill, is required.
Once you receive your medical marijuana bard, you must maintain an active certification to continue legally purchasing cannabis from licensed dispensaries.
This means scheduling follow-up visits with your certifying physician every 210 days (about seven months) to remain compliant. These visits are required by law to ensure that your treatment remains appropriate and effective.
Additionally, your medical marijuana card must be renewed annually through the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). You can expect to receive a renewal notice approximately 45 days before your expiration date.
At Medicus Cannabus, we help you stay on track with friendly reminders, easy scheduling, and continued access to expert guidance from Dr. Hill. This means you can focus on feeling better instead of paperwork.
The Medicus Cannabus team makes the certification process simple, confidential, and patient-centered. You won’t have to do any guesswork. Rely on our expertise to guide you every step of the way.
To learn more, contact the Medicus Cannabus team to schedule your consultation in Port St. Lucie or Lake City, Florida. Take the next step toward safe, legal symptom relief with medical cannabis.
