Illinois medical marijuana card wait time

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Chicago420

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Somewhat of a strange question, but to those who have had their checks cashed, did they do it first thing in the morning? Or was it at a random time throughout the day? Wondering if it’s pointless to keep checking my account after the a.m.hours? Thanks for any info. Starting to get a bit frustrated over here. :(
 
Kvondi73

Kvondi73

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So I am new and have always worried about starting the process due to what work would do. But finally did it. Finished my electronic application with all the scanned documents. Hoping to get back to a better way of living.

I am was wondering if going thru electronically is faster? I'm expecting about 70 days its the average that the clinic in my town suggest.
 
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Chicago420

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Hi all. Got an update:

App sent in 11/26
Check cashed 2/8

So looks like they are getting towards the end of November now.
 
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Kushie_kid

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SwayinPalmTree said:
Submitted via snail mail on 11/14
Check cashed 1/19

Still no card or letter.
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Hello 2 all Here, I'm Kushie :cool:

I'm playing the waiting games as well.had my caregiver drive me to Innovative Express Care and we submitted online with them on 11/16/2017 they debited my account 11/20/2017 and I haven't received an email nor anything in the mail.So i guess we're in the same boat. I guess when you get you mine shouldn't be too far behind well good luck !!!!
 
Kvondi73

Kvondi73

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Kushie_kid said:
Hello 2 all Here, I'm Kushie :cool:

I'm playing the waiting games as well.had my caregiver drive me to Innovative Express Care and we submitted online with them on 11/16/2017 they debited my account 11/20/2017 and I haven't received an email nor anything in the mail.So i guess we're in the same boat. I guess when you get you mine shouldn't be too far behind well good luck !!!!
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I applied 2/7 and they had it withdrawn on the 9th. I still have some waiting time. Good luck everyone.
 
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SwayinPalmTree

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Kushie_kid said:
Hello 2 all Here, I'm Kushie :cool:

I'm playing the waiting games as well.had my caregiver drive me to Innovative Express Care and we submitted online with them on 11/16/2017 they debited my account 11/20/2017 and I haven't received an email nor anything in the mail.So i guess we're in the same boat. I guess when you get you mine shouldn't be too far behind well good luck !!!!
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I received an email from DPH on Friday saying card was sent to printer and Ill have it in 10-14. Hope its the same time frame for you. Good luck!
 
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BaxterHancok

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How did you people manage to get email updates regarding the status of your card? My doctor's office put all of my paperwork together for me. No mention of updates being received during this process....only that it would take 8-10 weeks from the date of submission which was 12/13/17.
 
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SwayinPalmTree

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BaxterHancok said:
How did you people manage to get email updates regarding the status of your card? My doctor's office put all of my paperwork together for me. No mention of updates being received during this process....only that it would take 8-10 weeks from the date of submission which was 12/13/17.
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Its been closer to 12 weeks for almost everyone I've seen on this thread. I'd suggest you wait to email until after your check has cleared. It seems as if once they clear your check there is someone assigned to your file. Youll get the auto-response back that they cant provide updates, but if someone is assigned to your file, youll get an update in a day or two. (at least that was how it went for me) Hope this helps.


You can email the Depart of Public Health-

DPH.medicalcannabis@illinois. gov

To Whom it may concern:

I am inquiring about the status of my application submitted on or around (date mailed). Any updates would be greatly appreciated.

I can be reached at (email address or phone).

Sincerely,
 
Tanker1961

Tanker1961

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Peace all ✌, my app mailed 12-06-17 however I paid the way instructed with cash so I do not know when it was cashed. I did call once and they told me that they received my app, but that was all they said they could say!?! What's up with that? Hopefully I'm not too far from getting my card.
 
LostSoulFood

LostSoulFood

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I suppose I'll jump in... been watching this thread, as someone else said it's literally the only active thread online that is addressing the wait time issue.

I was all submitted 12/12/17. I waited past the 45 day mark and sent an email just to see if they at least had my info. I immediately got the robo-reply and about 2 days later I actually got a response confirming that my info is there and it basically said to wait and not ask questions. This was almost 2 weeks ago. No activity with my check, no other communication.

I just want to say that for now I feel like the stigma is still there... I'm over 40 now, have mental and physical health issues that I have been able to mitigate with street weed and still remain a very productive member of society. I feel like I have been sneaking around to get the real medicine I need and I feel like I have somehow been very lucky thus far. The older I get it's even more ridiculous to have to do this. Every trip is a risk... and for the first couple days after replenishing I go through the same thing: immediate relief of my symptoms followed by guilt and the feeling that I'm doing something "wrong" to feel normal and be able to function.

With the card I really hope I can ditch the stigma and truly learn to live well.

Good luck to everyone else who continues to wait.
 
CUDA22

CUDA22

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Aeq said:
Hi-

I’m very new to the site. I joined because of this thread. I just sent in my application today. My doctor said she would do it in the beginning if the week, but I ended up in the hospital. Luckily I was able to luckily keep my appointment today right after I got out and they helped me with my application as well as did fingerprints and pictures for me and my mom who will be my caregiver. I feel like I’m the odd wo(men) out kind of because I’m very excited for the chance to try marijuana and hopefully get off a lot of medications but my experiences with it in the past have not been so great. I’ve gotten paranoid and uncomfortable and didn’t find any pain relief but I was told that there’s some many strains and they would be able to find the right one for me. I also have a 7 year old so I want to be aware enough to care for her. Also I haven’t seen anyone with the condition I have and I’m hoping this post will help me find someone as well as maybe qualm my fears about how I will do on pot. I have MS which has caused trigeminal neuralgia (yes the “suicide disease”.) Due to MS I have atypical so constant pain as well as what I call shooting pain. Opiates do nothing for it. The only thing that does is tegretol and it keeps lowering my sodium level so much they send me to the hospital. I’m having my second nerve block soon. Basically I’m desperate. I know marijuana helps MS but do any of you have TN and find relief? I’m also looking for relief from MS spascity, back pain, anxiety, and PTSD. Can I get relief from the bladder spasms or the numbness and tingling in my extremities? I am also anxiously waiting and have been trying to find out why they deny people’s cards so I can be prepared but I can’t find it online. Well that was a very long post and a lot of questions but I will be very thankful for anyone’s who answers.

Thanks so much!!!
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I have several conditions and some that you also have.I have tried the liquids and the dabs of hash,shatter etc and yes it helps me and is the best med I have used. I am also waiting about the same time frame as you.I hear it may be at least 90 day or more wait.
 
Ponco56

Ponco56

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Day 82 tomorrow.

2/1 Money order cashed.
2/7 Emailed me back after 2 days and said application being processed.

Surgery today 2/15 - all went well. Back home now, but sure could use my card instead of pain pills. Ugh

These last few days are going way too slow.

Just FYI - 5 government holidays have been in the mix for the waiting period:
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year Day, MLK Day, and next Monday 2/19 President's Day. UGH UGH
 
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ChangyHoiHoi

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Hey Y'all.

App submitted via snail mail from clinic through whom I also paid: 12/7/17

Date apllication received by IDPH per my follow-up email: 12/14/17

Have heard nothing further. Today is 62 days post-receipt date.
90 days from receipt date: 3/14/18
90 days from mailing date: 3/7/18

Am really hoping i dont get disapproved after all this time...no felony and no cdl so thats all good, but I had the doc at the clinic diagnose me w PTSD and have met with him twice so far, and I'm hoping thatll be deemed sufficient for both the debilitating condition and physician care requirements, would love to hear from others in similar position.

Its driving me a bit crazy waiting and Im hoping the holidays dont cause delay and that we keep seeing cards arrive before the 90 day mark...looking forward to March 7 has been in my head for a long time. Would love to hear from other fretting countdowners or those who recently got cards with their wait time stats.

Any 12/14 receipt date twins with me here? anyone else real close to that date anyway?

Will let yall know as soon as I hear anything more...here's to hope for us all getting the "kind" treatment we're seeking. I'm gonna load up on indica and sleep without nightmares. Im gonna relax with a hybrid at the end of the day and be a better dad w/out flashbacks and agitation distracting me. I'm going to retire from my psychic struggle and be the smiling person I was supposed to be...here's to the future.

Let's go Illinois...by the river gently flowing...
 
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