Illinois Medical Cannabis Evaluations by Telehealth
See an Illinois-licensed provider from home for $95. If you qualify, your certification goes straight to the state, and it's good for 3 years.
Book your evaluation How it worksHow it works
Book & upload records
Choose your condition and upload records about it. Illinois requires your provider to review them.
Meet your provider
An independent Illinois-licensed provider evaluates you by telehealth and decides whether certification is right for you.
Apply with the state
We email step-by-step instructions for your IDPH application through ILogin. State card fees are $50–$125.
Start shopping
Download your provisional letter right away and use it at Illinois medical dispensaries while your card processes.
Why get certified in Illinois
- Lower taxes. Medical patients skip the cannabis excise taxes adult-use buyers pay.
- More dispensaries. Since the 2026 cannabis law, adult-use dispensaries can opt in to serve medical patients, and you're no longer tied to one designated dispensary.
- Home grow. Registered patients 21 and older can grow a limited number of plants at home.
- A 3-year certification, with ongoing support from our team: reminders, follow-ups, and help with your state account.
Who qualifies
Illinois residents 18 and older with one of the state's 58 qualifying conditions, including chronic pain, PTSD, migraines, cancer, osteoarthritis, neuropathy, severe fibromyalgia, Crohn's disease, endometriosis, and sickle cell disease. See the full list.
Illinois law does not allow active-duty law enforcement officers, correctional and correctional probation officers, firefighters, school bus permit holders, or commercial driver's license (CDL) holders to join the program.
Already have an Illinois card?
If you chose a 1- or 2-year card and your 3-year certification is still active, you don't need a visit: renew directly in your IDPH account. Book with us when your certification reaches 3 years or your card has expired. Which renewal do I need?
Questions
What does it cost in total?
$95 for your evaluation, plus the state card fee paid to IDPH: $50 (1 year), $100 (2 years), or $125 (3 years). Reduced state fees are available for veterans and some benefit programs. If your provider can't certify you for medical reasons, your $95 is refunded.
Is a telehealth evaluation allowed in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois' 2026 cannabis law (SB 3222) allows providers to certify patients by telehealth.
What should I have ready?
Medical records about your condition, your ID, and a recent passport-style photo for the state application. Your provider will also ask for the last 4 digits of your SSN during the visit, which Illinois uses to match your certification.
Do you see minors?
Not in Illinois. Our Illinois service is adults only.