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Save up to 25% in taxes when you get your card. Find out if you qualify risk-free today.
“I am so relieved to pay only 1% in taxes on cannabis now that I’ve gotten my medical card. Get your card, you won’t regret it!” – Current MMJ Patient
- first time medical shoppers get 25% off your entire first purchase
- first time medical shoppers get 25% off your entire first purchase
- first time medical shoppers get 25% off your entire first purchase
Why should i get a medical cannabis card?
Although Illinois has legalized cannabis recreationally, there are still many reasons why someone would want to get a medical card.
Medical marijuana cards in Illinois can save you up to 25% on every purchase. The reason MMJ patients save so much money is that they save a significant amount in taxes.
In Illinois, recreational cannabis taxes are as follows:
- 10% of the purchase price for the purchase from a cannabis retailer of adult use cannabis with an adjusted THC level at 35% or less*
- 25% of the purchase price for the purchase from a cannabis retailer of adult use cannabis with an adjusted THC level above 35%*
- 20% of the purchase price for the purchase from a cannabis retailer of adult use cannabis infused products
- 6.5% Illinois sales tax
- Various other local taxes and fees
Medical shoppers pay 1% in taxes on cannabis, period.
Who should look into getting a Medical Marijuana Card in Illinois?
- Anyone who has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition (See list below).
- Anyone who thinks that they may qualify for a diagnosis for one of the qualifying medical conditions.
- Anyone with a qualifying condition who needs to be able to purchase a higher quantity of cannabis, wants to save money, and/or is already using cannabis for medicinal purposes.
You do not need to have a prior diagnosis to get a MMJ card in Illinois.
How much does it cost to get a Medical Marijuana Card in Illinois?
- Fees depend on a few factors including the length of your registration, and if you qualify for any special categories.
- Registration is available for one, two, or three years.
- You may qualify for a lower cost if you are a part of the following qualifying groups: Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Disability, Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System Disability, or Illinois State Universities Retirement System Disability
- Fees start at $25 for per year with a qualifying group, and $50 per year without. A price break occurs for a 3-year card at approximately $77 for qualifying groups, and $130 if you are not in a qualifying group. Your appointment for getting your card will be approximately $150.
Why should i get a
medical cannabis card?
Although Illinois has legalized cannabis recreationally, there are still many reasons why someone would want to get a medical card.
Medical marijuana cards in Illinois can save you up to 25% on every purchase. The reason MMJ patients save so much money is that they save a significant amount in taxes.
In Illinois, recreational cannabis taxes are as follows:
- 10% of the purchase price for the purchase from a cannabis retailer of adult use cannabis with an adjusted THC level at 35% or less*
- 25% of the purchase price for the purchase from a cannabis retailer of adult use cannabis with an adjusted THC level above 35%*
- 20% of the purchase price for the purchase from a cannabis retailer of adult use cannabis infused products
- 6.5% Illinois sales tax
- Various other local taxes and fees
Medical shoppers pay 1% in taxes on cannabis, period.
Plus, first-time med shoppers get 25% off on your entire first purchase at Hatch!
Who should look into getting a Medical Marijuana Card in Illinois?
- Anyone who has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition (See list below).
- Anyone who thinks that they may qualify for a diagnosis for one of the qualifying medical conditions.
- Anyone with a qualifying condition who needs to be able to purchase a higher quantity of cannabis, wants to save money, and/or is already using cannabis for medicinal purposes.
How much does it cost to get a Medical Marijuana Card in Illinois?
- Fees depend on a few factors including the length of your registration, and if you qualify for any special categories.
- Registration is available for one, two, or three years.
- You may qualify for a lower cost if you are a part of the following qualifying groups: Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), U.S. Railroad Retirement Board Disability, Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System Disability, or Illinois State Universities Retirement System Disability
- Fees start at $25 for per year with a qualifying group, and $50 per year without. A price break occurs for a 3-year card at approximately $77 for qualifying groups, and $130 if you are not in a qualifying group. Your appointment for getting your card will be approximately $150.
STEP 1
Speak with a licensed physician about your interest in obtaining a Medical Marijuana card and becoming a Medical Cannabis Patient. If you do fit the criteria for one of the qualifying diagnoses that is listed below, your doctor will then complete their portion of your submission portal.
STEP 2
Next, you or your provider will need to fill out the Medical Cannabis Patient Program application. This step also includes providing identification documents. You’ll need to submit a copy of your government-issued ID, two proofs of residency, and a 2×2 photo for your ID card.
STEP 3
Pay your application fee. Fees start at $25 for a one-year card for qualifying groups (see above) and $50 per year for non-qualifying groups. A two-year fee is $50 for qualifying groups or $100 for non-qualifying groups. A three-year fee is approximately $75 for qualifying groups, and $130 without.
STEP 4
Now you’re ready to receive your card! Once you and your doctor have both filled out your respective portions of the application and paid your fee, you should be able to log into access your provisional card within 24 hours. You can begin shopping medically right away! Your approved digital card should be available within usually one week.
STEP 5
Time to get your medical cannabis! Stop by Hatch Addison and enjoy a 25% discount on your entire first medical purchase. We look forward to helping you! Our compassionate budtenders are well-equipped to work with you to get you the best product for your needs.
- HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
- HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
- HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
STEP 1
Speak with a licensed physician about your interest in obtaining a Medical Marijuana card and becoming a Medical Cannabis Patient.
If you fit the criteria for one of the qualifying diagnoses that is listed below, your doctor will then complete their portion of your submission portal.
STEP 2
Next, you/your provider will need to fill out the Medical Cannabis Patient Program application. This step also includes providing identification documents. You’ll need to submit a copy of your government-issued ID, two proofs of residency, and a 2×2 photo for your ID card.
STEP 3
Pay your application fee. Fees start at $25 for a one-year card for qualifying groups (see above) and $50 per year for non-qualifying groups. A two-year fee is $50 for qualifying groups or $100 for non-qualifying groups. A three-year fee is approximately $75 for qualifying groups, and $130 without.
STEP 4
Now you’re ready to receive your card! Once you and your doctor have both filled out your respective portions of the application and paid your fee, you should be able to log into access your provisional card within 24 hours.
You can begin shopping medically right away! Your approved digital card should be available within usually one week.
STEP 5
Time to get your medical cannabis! Stop by Hatch Addison and enjoy a 25% discount on your entire first medical purchase. We look forward to helping you! Our compassionate budtenders are well-equipped to work with you to get you the best product for your needs.
Medical Marijuana Card FAQ's
Once you’ve met the requirements and submitted your application online, you’ll be ready to go in less than 24 hours. You’ll get a temporary card via email, and your permanent card should arrive in 4 to 6 weeks.
- Autism
- Agitation of Alzheimer’s disease
- HIV/AIDS
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Anorexia nervosa
- Arnold-Chiari malformation
- Cancer
- Cachexia/wasting syndrome
- Causalgia
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
- Chronic pain
- Crohn’s disease
- CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome Type II)
- Dystonia
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Fibrous Dysplasia
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- Hydrocephalus
- Hydromyelia
- Interstitial cystitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Lupus
- Migraines
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myoclonus
- Nail-patella syndrome
- Neuro-Bechet’s autoimmune disease
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- Residual limb pain
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Seizures (including those characteristic of Epilepsy)
- Severe fibromyalgia
- Sjogren’s syndrome
- Spinal cord disease (including but not limited to arachnoiditis)
- Spinal cord injury is damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity
- Spinocerebellar ataxia
- Superior canal dehiscence syndrome
- Syringomyelia
- Tarlov cysts
- Tourette syndrome
- Traumatic brain injury
- Ulcerative colitis
Another way to qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card is by qualifying for the Opioid Alternative Pilot Plan (OAPP). Residents 21+ who have been prescribed or could have been prescribed opioid medications due to a medical condition may qualify for this plan. You can learn more about the OAPP here.
If you are being treated by the Veteran’s Administration and are a Veteran, you may also qualify for a card for the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) without having to provide a written physician certification. Learn more about how you can get certified as a current VA patient here.
In Illinois, minors (under 18) with certain debilitating conditions may qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card.
If you are a family looking to get your qualifying minor registered for a Medical Cannabis Registry Card, you can find further resources here.
Patients with a terminal illness can be qualified to register at no charge. You can learn more about this process. here.
Once you’ve received your temporary or permanent card, you can now shop at any medical dispensary. Please make sure to bring your card and ID.
TAX BREAKDOWN
The big difference in what medical vs. recreational shoppers pay on cannabis products comes down to taxes.
Recreational shoppers pay between 25-40% in taxes, comprising of sales and excise taxes.
Medical Patients pay less than 2% and avoid the State Excise Tax altogether, as well as the majority of sales taxes.
Medical Taxes
Medical Patients pay less than 2% tax altogether on top of retail prices.
- Medical Patients in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties pay an RTA (regional transportation authority) tax which is 0.75%.
- Medical Patients pay a State Medical Tax, which is 1%.
Recreational Taxes
Recreational customers pay between 25-40% taxes, comprising of sales and excise taxes.
Addison Total Recreational Tax: Recreational shoppers in Addison pay 14.25% in sales tax, as well as a state excise tax, totaling 24.25%-39.25% in taxes, depending on products purchased
Wheeling Total Recreational Tax: Recreational shoppers in Wheeling pay 14% sales tax, as well as a state excise tax, totaling between 24%-39% in taxes, depending on products purchased
All Recreational customers pay a State Excise tax that varies by product:
- Cannabis-infused products (Edibles, Vapes, Topicals, Tinctures) – 20% tax
- Cannabis w/THC level at or below 35% – (Most Flower & Pre-rolls) – 10% tax
- Cannabis w/THC level above 35% (Some Flower, most Concentrates) – 25% tax
Recreational customers in Wheeling pay an additional 14% in sales tax.
This includes State Tax (6.25%), RTA Tax (0.75%), Municipal Cannabis Tax (3%), County Cannabis Tax (3%), and CD1 Home Rule Tax (1%).
Recreational customers in Addison pay an additional 14.25% in sales tax.
This includes State Tax (6.25%), RTA Tax (0.75%), Municipal Cannabis Tax (3%), County Cannabis Tax (3%), and CD1 Home Rule Tax (1.25%).
***This information is subject to change at any time, based on local & state ordinance.
