
- Longevity
- Weight management
- Metabolic health
Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.
A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.
Get evaluated by a physician who can certify Illinois patients for the Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.
Choose a video or phone appointment for your Illinois evaluation.
The Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program is run by the Illinois Department of Public Health. State registry card after a practitioner certification.
Illinois sets its own list of qualifying conditions. You'll need a diagnosis of at least one, confirmed during your evaluation.
Check if I qualifyPick the visit type that suits you when you book. Both take about 5–10 minutes and cost the same.
See the physician face to face on a secure video link from your phone or computer, in about 5–10 minutes.
Book a video callPrefer not to use video? Speak with the physician by phone at your appointment time, in about 5–10 minutes.
Book a phone callIf Illinois's rules require a video visit for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
One clear price for your evaluation. State fees are paid separately to the state.
Renew before your card expires. Longer cards mean fewer renewals.
Adult use: Legal for adults 21+ (since 2020).
Caregivers must be 21 or older and register with IDPH.
Minors can qualify with certification and a parent or guardian as caregiver; minors may not smoke cannabis.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Reviewed October 2026. State rules change, so confirm current fees and requirements with the Illinois Department of Public Health before you apply.
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Answers about the Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program, from eligibility to renewal.
Book my evaluationBook your evaluation with HealifyNow. A practitioner certifies your qualifying condition. Apply online with IDPH and choose a 1-, 2- or 3-year card. Receive your registry card. Buy from licensed Illinois dispensaries. Illinois allows certifications through telehealth for many patients.
HealifyNow's evaluation is $189 for new patients and $139 for renewals. State fees are separate: Illinois offers 1-, 2- and 3-year cards with different fees, reduced for veterans and disability recipients; check IDPH for current amounts.
Illinois's list includes cancer, glaucoma, hiv/aids, hepatitis c, als, crohn's disease, alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and more.
Choose one, two or three years.
Renew before your card expires. Longer cards mean fewer renewals.
Caregivers must be 21 or older and register with IDPH.
Minors can qualify with certification and a parent or guardian as caregiver; minors may not smoke cannabis.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Legal for adults 21+ (since 2020).
Illinois allows certifications through telehealth for many patients.
Generally, yes. The Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program is for Illinois residents, and you'll need proof of residency such as a driver's license or state ID. Some states have separate rules for visiting patients.
Yes. You can book a video call or a phone call for the same price. If Illinois's rules require video for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
Yes. Evaluations happen by secure, HIPAA-compliant phone or video call, and your health information is shared only as needed for your state certification.
An evaluation with a physician who can certify patients for Illinois's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with Illinois Department of Public Health registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.
$189 for new patients, $139 for renewals. State fees are separate.