NuggMD Patient FAQs — Ohio

NuggMD connects prospective patients with state-licensed medical cannabis doctors for online evaluations from home.

Visit NuggMD.com/Ohio to start an online evaluation, or browse the state's digital database of registered physicians at med.ohio.gov.

Not anymore. Ohio legalized marijuana on November 7, 2023 (Measure 2), allowing possession of up to 2.5 ounces of flower, cultivation of 6 plants, and recreational dispensary purchases. Medical cards still offer significant benefits.

Yes, only Ohio residents are allowed.

Yes, as of June 2021. Accepted documents include driver's licenses from any state, birth certificates, naturalization certificates, permanent resident cards, and others. Non-Ohio IDs require two proofs of residency.

NuggMD offers competitive rates with no payment required if unapproved.

Ohio no longer charges registration fees. Patients pay only for medical evaluations.

Previously available, but program registration now costs one penny for all applicants.

Ohio residents 18+ with a qualifying condition and physician certification. Minors need adult caregivers and parental consent.

AIDS, ALS, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Crohn's disease, epilepsy/seizure disorders, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, hepatitis C, inflammatory bowel disease, MS, chronic/intractable pain, Parkinson's disease, HIV+, PTSD, sickle cell anemia, spinal cord disease/injury, Tourette's syndrome, traumatic brain injury, and ulcerative colitis.

A petition process exists to add unlisted conditions, requiring submission to the Ohio State Medical Board. The process takes approximately one year.

No. Federal illegality prevents insurer reimbursement.

Benefits include exemption from the 10% recreational cannabis tax, increased legal protections, and medical guidance from physicians.

A state-certified physician must conduct an evaluation. Upon approval, they create a patient profile in the registry. Patients receive confirmation emails to complete registration and pay fees.

Registration and physician connection takes roughly one hour. State processing takes up to one month. Physician approval uploads within 24-48 hours.

Up to 30 days for the Department of Public Health to process applications, then up to 15 days for ID issuance.

The registration link remains valid for 90 days.

Contact the Medical Marijuana Control Program at 1-833-464-6627 or MMCPRegistry@pharmacy.ohio.gov with full name, date of birth, and preferred email.

Yes. Patients may choose any state-licensed, qualified practitioner for renewals.

Renewal evaluations cost the same as initial evaluations, with payment only upon approval. The state charges no separate registration fee.

Annual renewal required. Begin the process 60 days before expiration to maintain continuous coverage.

Unapproved applicants incur no charges under NuggMD's model.

Charges apply only upon approval. Cancellations before evaluation incur a $10 processing fee. Post-evaluation refunds available before state certification, with 3-5 business day processing. Refunds unavailable after 30 days or post-state certification.

No. The Ohio board issues no refunds despite NuggMD approval.

Yes, with one exception: parole or probation conditions may prohibit usage.

Tinctures, oils, dry flower, edibles, and patches. Smoking is prohibited except vaping.

Any medical cannabis dispensary. Recreational cannabis is legal but transfers are prohibited.

Oils, tinctures, plant material, edibles, lotions, creams, and patches. Vaporization is permitted. Smoking/combustion prohibited. Products cannot appeal to children.

Up to 45 days' worth at one time.

A 90-day supply broken into categories: Tier 1 flower (8 oz), Tier 2 flower (5.3 oz), oil (53.1 grams), edibles/tinctures (9.9 grams THC), ointments/creams (26.55 grams THC).

No. Public consumption is banned.

Transport is legal if sealed and locked away from driver access. Vehicle use results in DUI charges.

Not yet, though changes may follow recreational legalization.

Yes. Adults 21+ can cultivate up to six plants per person, maximum 12 per household.

Six plants per adult in an enclosed, locked area inaccessible to children.

One year, expiring on the last day of the issuance month.

The Board of Pharmacy must attempt reciprocity agreements with comparable states, though none currently exist.

No agreements exist, so out-of-state patients cannot legally obtain cannabis in Ohio.

No. Ohio law prohibits medical care disqualification based on compliant cannabis use.

Yes. Ohio provides no employment protections for medical cannabis users.

Contact the Board of Pharmacy at medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov, 77 S High St Columbus OH 43215, or (614) 466-4143.

The patient's physician must authorize and link the caregiver in the state database. Patients may link up to two caregivers; each caregiver serves maximum two patients. State Board approval takes up to seven business days.

Must be 21+ and an Ohio resident.

Maximum two patients.

Yes, with parental/guardian approval.