How to get a medical card in Mississippi
Mississippi’s program is run by the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program (MSDH). Here is the process for a medical cannabis registry identification card, taken from the program’s own website, with fees only where the state publishes them. Fee: No application fee, but a non-refundable card fee of $25 ($15 for Medicaid participants).
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Key Takeaways
- Certification must come from a licensed practitioner (MD, DO, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or optometrist) registered with the Mississippi State Department of Health; certifications for minors may only come from an MD or DO (MSDH FAQ).
- Fee: No application fee, but a non-refundable card fee of $25 ($15 for Medicaid participants). Disabled veterans and disabled first responders with documentation may get a fee waiver (MSDH). The practitioner visit costs extra and is not set by MSDH.
- Requirements change; confirm on the official program site before you apply.
Who can apply
- Certification must come from a licensed practitioner (MD, DO, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or optometrist) registered with the Mississippi State Department of Health; certifications for minors may only come from an MD or DO (MSDH FAQ).
Step by step
- Visit a registered practitioner, who submits an electronic certification on your behalf.
- Apply in the MMCP Licensing Portal. Your date of birth and Social Security number must match the certification.
- Track the application status in the portal.
Fees
- No application fee, but a non-refundable card fee of $25 ($15 for Medicaid participants). Disabled veterans and disabled first responders with documentation may get a fee waiver (MSDH). The practitioner visit costs extra and is not set by MSDH.
Processing time and renewal
- Complete applications are reviewed within 10 days, and approved cards are made available within five days.
- A certification is good for one year unless the practitioner sets a shorter period.
Using your card
- Practitioners do not write a prescription; they certify a qualifying condition.
Out-of-state patients
- Non-residents with an active card from their home state may apply up to 30 days before arriving; those cards are valid for 15 days.
Medical cards and your job
A state card does not change federal workplace testing. For DOT-regulated jobs, a Medical Review Officer must not verify a test as negative because of a state medical recommendation (49 CFR § 40.151(e)).
See cannabis employment law by state for the states we have sourced.
Common questions
How much does a medical card cost in Mississippi?
No application fee, but a non-refundable card fee of $25 ($15 for Medicaid participants). Disabled veterans and disabled first responders with documentation may get a fee waiver (MSDH). The practitioner visit costs extra and is not set by MSDH. Practitioner visits are usually a separate cost.
How long does it take to get a Mississippi medical card?
Complete applications are reviewed within 10 days, and approved cards are made available within five days.
Does a Mississippi medical card protect me at work?
Not necessarily. Workplace protections vary by state, and federal DOT testing rules apply regardless of a state card.
Sources
- government Mississippi State Department of Health, Medical Cannabis Program – patient card cost ↗ accessed 2026-10-03
- government Mississippi State Department of Health, Medical Cannabis Program FAQ ↗ accessed 2026-10-03
- government eCFR, 49 CFR § 40.151 — What are MROs prohibited from doing as part of the verification process? (U.S. DOT) ↗ accessed 2026-10-03