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Louisiana Medical Marijuana Card Online

Get evaluated by a physician who can certify Louisiana patients for the Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.

Choose a video or phone appointment for your Louisiana evaluation.

New patient$199
Renewal$149
Visit5–10 min, phone or video
StateLouisiana
— Louisiana at a glance

How Louisiana's medical cannabis program works

The Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Program is run by the Louisiana Department of Health. A physician recommendation; Louisiana doesn't issue a patient card.

How access worksA physician recommendation; Louisiana doesn't issue a patient card
Adult-use cannabisNot legal: medical use only
State feeNo state patient card or registration fee
Online visitsChoose a phone or video call when you book; we confirm if your situation requires video.
  • Louisiana doesn't issue patient cards: your physician sends a recommendation that licensed marijuana pharmacies fill.
  • Physicians can recommend therapeutic marijuana for any condition they consider debilitating.
  • Smokable flower has been allowed since 2022.
— How to apply

How to get a Louisiana medical marijuana card

  1. Book your evaluation with HealifyNow

  2. A Louisiana-licensed physician evaluates you

  3. Your physician issues a recommendation

  4. Choose a licensed Louisiana marijuana pharmacy

  5. Pick up your medicine at the pharmacy

What HealifyNow provides

  • An evaluation with a physician who can certify Louisiana patients
  • Your certification or recommendation, if you qualify
  • Step-by-step help registering with the Louisiana Department of Health
  • Renewal reminders before your certification expires

Not included

  • State fees, which you pay directly to the state
  • Cannabis products, which you buy from licensed dispensaries
  • A guarantee of approval: the physician decides after a real evaluation
— Qualifying conditions

Qualifying conditions in Louisiana

Louisiana doesn't limit eligibility to a fixed list. Any condition a Louisiana physician considers debilitating.

Check if I qualify

Common reasons patients apply

  • Chronic pain
  • Cancer
  • PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Crohn's disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Glaucoma
— Appointments

Choose your Louisiana appointment

Pick the visit type that suits you when you book. Both take about 5–10 minutes and cost the same.

Video call

See the physician face to face on a secure video link from your phone or computer, in about 5–10 minutes.

Book a video call

Phone call

Prefer not to use video? Speak with the physician by phone at your appointment time, in about 5–10 minutes.

Book a phone call

If Louisiana's rules require a video visit for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.

— Pricing

Louisiana medical marijuana card pricing

One clear price for your evaluation. State fees are paid separately to the state.

New patient evaluation$199Book now
Renewal evaluation$149Renew now
State fee

No state patient card or registration fee.

— Renewal

Louisiana medical marijuana card renewal

Recommendations need periodic renewal by your physician. Book a follow-up before your recommendation runs out.

Renewal: $149Validity: Set by your physician's recommendation.Book my renewal
— Laws

Louisiana medical marijuana laws

Adult use: Not legal: medical use only.

  • Dispensed only through licensed marijuana pharmacies
  • Smokable flower allowed in limited amounts
  • Driving while impaired is illegal
  • Cannabis remains restricted under federal law, and you can't take it across state lines.
  • Federal law restricts firearm purchases by cannabis users, even with a state card.

Caregivers

A parent, guardian or caregiver can pick up medicine on a patient's behalf as permitted by the pharmacy and program rules.

Minors

Minors can receive a recommendation with a parent or guardian's involvement.

Felons & criminal records

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 Louisiana Department of Health before you apply.

— Medical oversight

The physicians behind HealifyNow

HealifyNow's medical care is overseen by independently licensed U.S. physicians.

Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.
Board-Certified Physician
  • 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.

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.
Physician
  • Healthspan
  • Body composition
  • Metabolic health

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.

A Columbia-trained physician and former collegiate athlete focused on metabolic function, body composition, and healthspan.

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Board-Certified OB-GYN
  • Women's health
  • Obstetrics & gynecology
  • Holistic care

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

A board-certified OB-GYN and ACOG Fellow with more than four decades of experience in women's health.

— FAQ

Louisiana Medical Marijuana Card FAQs

Answers about the Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Program, from eligibility to renewal.

Book my evaluation

How do I get a Louisiana medical marijuana card online?

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Book your evaluation with HealifyNow. A Louisiana-licensed physician evaluates you. Your physician issues a recommendation. Choose a licensed Louisiana marijuana pharmacy. Pick up your medicine at the pharmacy. Choose a phone or video call when you book; we confirm if your situation requires video.

How much does a Louisiana medical marijuana card cost?

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HealifyNow's evaluation is $199 for new patients and $149 for renewals. State fees are separate: No state patient card or registration fee.

What conditions qualify for a medical marijuana card in Louisiana?

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Any condition a Louisiana physician considers debilitating. Common reasons include chronic pain, cancer, ptsd, anxiety, crohn's disease.

How long is a Louisiana medical marijuana card valid?

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Set by your physician's recommendation.

How do I renew my Louisiana medical marijuana card?

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Recommendations need periodic renewal by your physician. Book a follow-up before your recommendation runs out.

Can a caregiver get medical cannabis for me in Louisiana?

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A parent, guardian or caregiver can pick up medicine on a patient's behalf as permitted by the pharmacy and program rules.

Can minors get a medical marijuana card in Louisiana?

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Minors can receive a recommendation with a parent or guardian's involvement.

Can I get a medical marijuana card in Louisiana with a felony?

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Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.

Is recreational marijuana legal in Louisiana?

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Not legal: medical use only.

Can I see a doctor online for my Louisiana medical marijuana card?

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Choose a phone or video call when you book; we confirm if your situation requires video.

Do I need to live in Louisiana to get a medical marijuana card?

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Generally, yes. The Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Program is for Louisiana 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.

Can I have my Louisiana evaluation by phone or video?

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Yes. You can book a video call or a phone call for the same price. If Louisiana's rules require video for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.

Is my evaluation private?

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Yes. Evaluations happen by secure, HIPAA-compliant phone or video call, and your health information is shared only as needed for your state certification.

What does HealifyNow provide?

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An evaluation with a physician who can certify patients for Louisiana's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with Louisiana Department of Health registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.

Get your Louisiana medical marijuana card

$199 for new patients, $149 for renewals. State fees are separate.

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