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Benefits & FAQs

Why Get a Medical Cannabis Card?

A medical cannabis authorization in Washington state provides real financial savings, higher limits, and legal protections that recreational access doesn't offer.

Save Over 44–47% on Purchases

Save over 44–47% on each purchase in medically endorsed stores. 37% excise tax exemption on DOH purchases, plus no sales tax (6.5–10.7% depending on store location and local jurisdiction).

Greater Purchase Limits

Medical patients can purchase up to 3 ounces of usable cannabis per visit, compared to just 1 ounce for recreational users.

Access Higher Potency Products

Only registered medical patients can purchase High-THC classified products from medically-endorsed stores — products not available to recreational customers.

Greater Possession Limits

Registered patients may possess up to 8 ounces of usable cannabis produced from their plants, far exceeding recreational limits.

Legally Grow Your Own Plants

Registered patients can cultivate up to 6 plants at home, or up to 15 plants with practitioner authorization.

Enhanced Legal Protections

Medical authorization provides documented legal protection for workplace situations, court proceedings, housing, and more.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the medical cannabis authorization process in Washington state.

For more information on the medical marijuana program, visit the Washington State Department of Health.

WA Department of Health

Qualifying Conditions

Do You Qualify?

Qualifying conditions include, but are not limited to:

ALSAnorexiaAppetite LossArthritisBowel ConditionsCancerChronic PainChronic Renal FailureCrohn's DiseaseGlaucomaHepatitis CHIV/AIDSIntractable PainMigrainesMultiple SclerosisMuscle SpasmsNauseaNeurological DisordersPTSDSeizure DisordersSpasticity DisordersTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Not sure if your condition qualifies? Call us at (206) 303-0246 for a free pre-qualification — it only takes a few minutes.

Ready to Get Authorized?

100% Money Back GuaranteeIf you don't qualify for a medical cannabis authorization, you pay nothing.