Quinncat
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Same here, 11 weeks and 2 days. And nothing.....m getting worried.....and pissed.....lol
Illinois medical marijuana card wait time
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Quinncat
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Good, thanks....I emailed Innovative and they told me I should get it within 7 days. I sure hope so. Thank you!
StuckInHellinois
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Well, I just called and got an actual live person finally, and even though they submitted my check to the bank and it cleared my account on January 3rd, they say they still haven't been notified that it cleared so they aren't processing my app yet and that once they get notified that the check cleared it'll be 30 days from that date before I get my card. I'd love to know where my $100 has been for the last 7 days that it hasn't been in my bank account but apparently the state of illinois doesn't think they have it either...so according to that person, I'm looking at mid February. I mailed all my paperwork in on 10/27 just for reference...
Quinncat
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Mine was done on 10/23/17 and the clinic said I should get it within the next 7 days. We paid electronically via the clinic, so I don't know if it makes any difference. Keep us posted, I will also. Good luck.
StuckInHellinois
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Interesting update to the check issue...according to the state employee I just spoke to, they send out a group of checks each day when they open new applications, typically over a thousand checks at a time, and they then won't look at any applications from that group until every check from that day has either cleared or been returned NSF. So even though they have had my money since 1/3/18, they won't process my application until every other check from "my group" has processed as well which means it's not 30 days from when my check clears, it's actually 30 days from whenever the last check either clears or gets returned for insufficient funds. So at this point my application is actually paid for but I'm waiting for someone else's payment to get settled before they will process my stuff...this is unreal
Hey Guys! My name is Meghan. I've been watching this thread for about a month, and decided to make an account. It really helps knowing that everyone here is, or has been in the same boat as me in terms of waiting for their cards.
Here's my timeline:
10/18/2017- Submitted my application through The Healing Clinic
12/02/2017- 45 day mark: Sent a Status Inquiry email to IDPH (robo-reply & actual reply saying my app had been received)
01/10/2018- 12 week mark. I sent another email to inquire if my application has been approved, and when I can expect my card.
It's rough. I was told upon submission that my card would come no later than 6 weeks. Between doctor appointments, fingerprinting, and application fees this whole process has set me back a little over 600$. I know it will be worth it in the long run for 3 years of MMJ, but It feels like all that money just got sucked up into a blackhole. I really hope they develop some sort of tracking system for these applications. I don't mind waiting, but not having any idea about what's going on made me crazy for the first couple months of this experience.
I went to Vegas in August. Walking into a dispensary and having free access to marijuana like that was amazing. Growing up, I never thought that I'd be able to do that legally. I hope IL becomes the first state in the midwest to legalize. Even Bill Nye the Science Guy is behind legalization
Here's my timeline:
10/18/2017- Submitted my application through The Healing Clinic
12/02/2017- 45 day mark: Sent a Status Inquiry email to IDPH (robo-reply & actual reply saying my app had been received)
01/10/2018- 12 week mark. I sent another email to inquire if my application has been approved, and when I can expect my card.
It's rough. I was told upon submission that my card would come no later than 6 weeks. Between doctor appointments, fingerprinting, and application fees this whole process has set me back a little over 600$. I know it will be worth it in the long run for 3 years of MMJ, but It feels like all that money just got sucked up into a blackhole. I really hope they develop some sort of tracking system for these applications. I don't mind waiting, but not having any idea about what's going on made me crazy for the first couple months of this experience.
I went to Vegas in August. Walking into a dispensary and having free access to marijuana like that was amazing. Growing up, I never thought that I'd be able to do that legally. I hope IL becomes the first state in the midwest to legalize. Even Bill Nye the Science Guy is behind legalization
Quinncat
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Hey Guys! My name is Meghan. I've been watching this thread for about a month, and decided to make an account. It really helps knowing that everyone here is, or has been in the same boat as me in terms of waiting for their cards.
Here's my timeline:
10/18/2017- Submitted my application through The Healing Clinic
12/02/2017- 45 day mark: Sent a Status Inquiry email to IDPH (robo-reply & actual reply saying my app had been received)
01/10/2018- 12 week mark. I sent another email to inquire if my application has been approved, and when I can expect my card.
It's rough. I was told upon submission that my card would come no later than 6 weeks. Between doctor appointments, fingerprinting, and application fees this whole process has set me back a little over 600$. I know it will be worth it in the long run for 3 years of MMJ, but It feels like all that money just got sucked up into a blackhole. I really hope they develop some sort of tracking system for these applications. I don't mind waiting, but not having any idea about what's going on made me crazy for the first couple months of this experience.
I went to Vegas in August. Walking into a dispensary and having free access to marijuana like that was amazing. Growing up, I never thought that I'd be able to do that legally. I hope IL becomes the first state in the midwest to legalize. Even Bill Nye the Science Guy is behind legalization
I have been trying to email IDPH but I must have the wrong email. Can someone help me with this. Thanks
Quinncat
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Thanks
Quinncat
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Sent email and it kept coming back. Finally got it to go thru and not even an auto reply. Must be me. My luck sux!
StuckInHellinois
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It's not just your luck...anything to do with dealing with any illinois government agency is insanely complicated! Any the people that work there are always so incredibly friendly and helpful
Ponco56
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Ok gang. Here is my current wait time below with today being sorta good cuz I actually got a response via email.
Mailed my form 11/21/17 along with a money order. My Dr mailed his portion a day or two later.
After 45 days from when I thought it was received (USPS) by IDPH I sent an email to only get the generic auto reply saying they can't respond to emails.
I then trying calling for several days to only get a standard message saying to try later.
1/10/18, I emailed them again asking for confirmation of receipt of my application.
Today, 1/11/18, I received a response.
Good day,
Your application was received on 11/27/2017; physician certification was received on 11/29/2017. Your application is currently pending processing. We have not gotten to your name on the list to start processing. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
Thank you for your patience.
Division of Medical Cannabis
I hope this helps others like myself still waiting.
And, no the Western Union money order hasn't been cashed yet.
I'll provide an update as soon as I know more.
Mailed my form 11/21/17 along with a money order. My Dr mailed his portion a day or two later.
After 45 days from when I thought it was received (USPS) by IDPH I sent an email to only get the generic auto reply saying they can't respond to emails.
I then trying calling for several days to only get a standard message saying to try later.
1/10/18, I emailed them again asking for confirmation of receipt of my application.
Today, 1/11/18, I received a response.
Good day,
Your application was received on 11/27/2017; physician certification was received on 11/29/2017. Your application is currently pending processing. We have not gotten to your name on the list to start processing. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
Thank you for your patience.
Division of Medical Cannabis
I hope this helps others like myself still waiting.
And, no the Western Union money order hasn't been cashed yet.
I'll provide an update as soon as I know more.
Quinncat
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Well mine was received on 10/23/27 and I don't have mine yet, so you are most likely a month behind us from October. The wait sux. Good luck. Keep us updated and I will also,!
Brewski0420
Member
Same here no emails no alerts stating people have been posting still!
NakMuayCleo
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Multiple mails from a marijuana form. Your email is probably saying it's spam and sending the notifications to a junk folder.
Brewski0420
Member
Here was my time line again for those who are new on here or haven’t back read! Also I think I’m so far the only person to get a letter stating they needed more information from me to process my card. Here it goes ....
Sept 13 2017 application sent in via USPS
Sept 15 2017 application was received via email response!
November 16th 2017 day 63 check was cashed!
November 20th 2017 I received letter in the mail that they needed a new photograph and needed to have my dr resubmit my certification form!
New photograph taken that same day. Called my dr certification letter resubmitted!
At the bottom of the letter it stated that I could email the information in as well so I scanned the new photo as well and emailed it in! This letter had the initials of my case worker on it of AC.
November 21st new photograph sent via USPS!
November 27th I received an email directly from the case worker if you will processing my application! I was informed that the photo was received and that they just were waiting on my drs certification and once received that I would be approved! I email back asking if they could email once it was approved!
On November 30th I got another email stating that I was approved and that I would get my card within 10-14 days.
On December 9th 2017 86 long grueling agonizing frustrating days later my card landed in the mail!
I went right to my dispensary and have been back every week since! I couldn’t be happier with my choice of dispensary either as they have went above and beyond! Now they offer veterans discount! Bonus!
86 days start to finish.
Hope that this helps!
Sept 13 2017 application sent in via USPS
Sept 15 2017 application was received via email response!
November 16th 2017 day 63 check was cashed!
November 20th 2017 I received letter in the mail that they needed a new photograph and needed to have my dr resubmit my certification form!
New photograph taken that same day. Called my dr certification letter resubmitted!
At the bottom of the letter it stated that I could email the information in as well so I scanned the new photo as well and emailed it in! This letter had the initials of my case worker on it of AC.
November 21st new photograph sent via USPS!
November 27th I received an email directly from the case worker if you will processing my application! I was informed that the photo was received and that they just were waiting on my drs certification and once received that I would be approved! I email back asking if they could email once it was approved!
On November 30th I got another email stating that I was approved and that I would get my card within 10-14 days.
On December 9th 2017 86 long grueling agonizing frustrating days later my card landed in the mail!
I went right to my dispensary and have been back every week since! I couldn’t be happier with my choice of dispensary either as they have went above and beyond! Now they offer veterans discount! Bonus!
86 days start to finish.
Hope that this helps!
Quinncat
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Oh boy, I was just informed that the vendor the state uses for adult mm cards cannot print cards until Late January or early February. Supposedly they are sending out letters we can use to use at your designated dispensary until February 28th. The letters were sent out today.
Wish us all luck!
Wish us all luck!
How did you hear that wonderful information? And you say “supposedly” which is not filling me with confidence. Ugh!