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Medical card guidance

Get clear on your medical card options.

Choose your state, understand the costs, and know what happens next. TCC helps you prepare; Leafwell handles the medical evaluation.

Find your state

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Start here

Your state. Your next step.

Choose your state or territory to review local requirements and current Leafwell availability. Services vary by location; some guides offer information or a waitlist. You will continue on Leafwell.

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What to confirm

Eligibility, documents and fees.

Check qualifying conditions, age and residency rules, clinician fees, state fees, and what documentation you may need. Leafwell asks you to choose your state before starting.

Ask what happens after a clinician approves you, whether a separate state application is required, and how renewal works. Confirm current requirements with the provider and your state program before submitting payment.

Before you begin

Before your appointment.

Your state program

Check the official program website for eligibility, application requirements and renewal rules.

Your appointment

Ask which documents the clinician needs and what the evaluation fee includes.

Your next step

Confirm whether you need a separate state application after an evaluation and how to complete it.

Understand the full cost

What are you paying for?

Clinician evaluation
Confirm the appointment price, what it includes, and the refund terms if you are not approved.
State application
A separate state fee or registration step may apply. Check your state guide before budgeting.
Renewal
Ask when your certification and registration expire, and whether renewing each involves a fee.

Use code TCC when eligible. Confirm the offer and final total on Leafwell before paying.

Know before you go

A few questions worth asking.

Can I get a card online?

Appointment options depend on your state. Check whether your evaluation can take place by telehealth or requires an in-person visit.

What should I have ready?

Review the state-specific identification, residency and medical-document requirements before your appointment. Send sensitive records only through the provider or state program.

Does a consultation guarantee approval?

No. A licensed clinician evaluates eligibility. Review the provider terms before booking, including what happens if you are not approved.

How long does it take, and what happens after approval?

The consultation and state processing are separate steps. Ask which documents you will receive, whether you must register with the state, and when you can use your certification.

Who handles my application and health information?

Leafwell handles its consultations and patient intake; your state program handles any required registration. TCC provides this guide and a referral link. Review the provider privacy notice before sharing health information.

Is this also for renewals?

Use your state guide to check the renewal process and expiration dates. Existing patients may have different next steps from first-time applicants.

Process guidance checked October 5, 2026. See the Leafwell state guides and confirm current rules with your state program.

Ready for the next step?

Explore your state with Leafwell.

Check the current requirements, appointment options and total cost before applying.

Choose your state with LeafwellTCC may earn a commission through this partner link. Use code TCC when eligible; confirm the offer and final price before payment.

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