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Your journey to a medical cannabis card starts here.

Our authorized medical practitioners are licensed in Kentucky to provide the certification you need!

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Your journey to a medical cannabis card starts here.

Our authorized medical practitioners are licensed in Kentucky to provide the certification you need!

Online Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis for more information https://kymedcan.ky.gov

Who is KY-CP?

We are authorized practitioners that have been assigned by the state of Kentucky to provide written certifications required for obtaining a medical cannabis card.

What qualifications are required by the state of Kentucky to apply for a medical cannabis card?

Be a resident of Kentucky.
Have not been convicted of a disqualifying felony offense.
Visit an authorized medical cannabis practitioner and receive a written certification to use medical cannabis.
Have one of the qualifying medical conditions, which includes:
- Any type or form of cancer regardless of stage;
- Chronic, severe, intractable, or debilitating pain;
- Epilepsy or any other intractable seizure disorder;
- Multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, or spasticity;
- Chronic nausea or cyclical vomiting syndrome that has proven resistant to other conventional medical treatments; and
- Post-traumatic stress disorder.

Is health insurance accepted for my visit?

No, visits are out-of-pocket and are not submitted to health insurance. We charge $199 for the initial certification and $99 for a yearly renewal. Cannabis Nurse Coaching visits are $75 for a 30 minute session.

In order to apply for a medical cannabis card, how long are written certifications valid?

An initial written certifications for medical cannabis will be valid for 60-days. The issuing medical cannabis practitioner may renew an initial written certification up to 3 additional 60-day periods.
After that, the medical cannabis practitioner may issue another initial written certification to the patient only after an in-person examination or an examination conducted via telehealth of the patient.
A subsequent written certification issued to renew a registry identification card is valid for 90 days.

When can I apply for a medical cannabis card in Kentucky?

Jan 1, 2025

Do I have to be seen in person?

Yes, the state of Kentucky requires the initial visit to be in-person. After the initial visit, the practitioner-patient relationship may be maintained via telehealth.

What are some of the topics that will be discussed at my visit?

Review of the qualifying medical cannabis condition for which the medical practitioner believes the patient may receive therapeutic or palliative benefit from the use of medical cannabis
Possible medical, therapeutic, and palliative properties of medical cannabis
The risks and side effects of medical cannabis, including possible interactions between medical cannabis and other medications
Establishment of an expectation that the medical practitioner will provide follow-up care and treatment.

How long are medical cannabis cards valid?

One (1) year, unless the medical cannabis practitioner indicates that the expiration date needs to be earlier.

When will medical cannabis products be available for purchase?

The state of Kentucky anticipates that medical cannabis products will be available for purchase at licensed dispensaries in 2025.

Your journey to a medical cannabis card starts here.

Your journey to a medical cannabis card starts here.

Now scheduling appointments!

Now scheduling appointments!

Now scheduling appointments!

Now scheduling appointments!

Now scheduling appointments!

Now scheduling appointments!

Medical Cannabis in Kentucky

Providing the certification you need is our specialty!

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What are the qualifying medical conditions?

Cannabis Nurse Coaching

Education Beyond Certification

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us!

Still have questions?

KY Cannabis Practitioner

As medical cannabis is a healthcare necessity for Kentuckians with cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other serious conditions, our program will prioritize patient safety, access, and affordability.

Your journey to a medical cannabis card starts here.

Your journey to a medical cannabis card starts here.

Now scheduling appointments!

Medical Cannabis in Kentucky

Providing the certification you need is our specialty!

Step 1

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What are the qualifying medical conditions?

Cannabis Nurse Coaching

Education Beyond Certification

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us!

Still have questions?

KY Cannabis Practitioner

As medical cannabis is a healthcare necessity for Kentuckians with cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other serious conditions, our program will prioritize patient safety, access, and affordability.

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