Illinois medical marijuana card wait time

Juke52 said:

I tried calling again today starting this morning. I've called 130 times today, and every single call goes directly to the recorded 'call back another time' outgoing message.

I thought I'd be clever and try the next phone number after 1-855-636-3688, in other words, 1-855-636-3689. When there are multiple phone lines available at a given number, this is often how it works - when the given number is busy, calls then 'overflow' to the numbers that follow it.

It turns out the next number after 1-855-636-3688 is assigned to a private business, unrelated to the IDPH.

This tells me that the IDPH has only ONE phone line for incoming calls. One phone line = one person answering calls, for the many thousands of applicants and potential applicants seeking to have questions answered about their health. WTF kind of shit is that?

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Juke52 said:

I tried calling again today starting this morning. I've called 130 times today, and every single call goes directly to the recorded 'call back another time' outgoing message.

I thought I'd be clever and try the next phone number after 1-855-636-3688, in other words, 1-855-636-3689. When there are multiple phone lines available at a given number, this is often how it works - when the given number is busy, calls then 'overflow' to the numbers that follow it.

It turns out the next number after 1-855-636-3688 is assigned to a private business, unrelated to the IDPH.

This tells me that the IDPH has only ONE phone line for incoming calls. One phone line = one person answering calls, for the many thousands of applicants and potential applicant

Juke52 said:

I tried calling again today starting this morning. I've called 130 times today, and every single call goes directly to the recorded 'call back another time' outgoing message.

I thought I'd be clever and try the next phone number after 1-855-636-3688, in other words, 1-855-636-3689. When there are multiple phone lines available at a given number, this is often how it works - when the given number is busy, calls then 'overflow' to the numbers that follow it.

It turns out the next number after 1-855-636-3688 is assigned to a private business, unrelated to the IDPH.

This tells me that the IDPH has only ONE phone line for incoming calls. One phone line = one person answering calls, for the many thousands of applicants and potential applicants seeking to have questions answered about their health. WTF kind of shit is that?

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what is your timeline ?

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natureboy! said:

Spellchek said " Card Printed Date " ….I don't know that I have heard that info shared, always card sent to printer ???? / went back on pages , always the scripted " sent to printer 10-14 days"

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natureboy! said:

What is your timeline ???

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CBDNerd said:

This stuff is crazy. I can't even get a straight answer. But, when you log on and try to apply it tells me I have an active license. When I call I can't get through, have never received anything. This is stupid to say the least. I should be able to at least find out if they mailed the card.

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CBDNerd said:

"Sorry, based on the license(s) you currently hold with the Department of Public Health, you may not start an additional application." Anyone else see that when you try to apply?

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Twistedcrypto1 said:

Your 10 days behind me and my card has not yet arrived. My friend from 9/18 hasn’t got theirs either. Not that any of this makes anyone feel better.

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Twistedcrypto1 said:

Everyone once info is entered in computer

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CBDNerd said:

I am fine with it, just when I log on it makes it seems as though it was already shipped. You should at least be able to find that out. I just want some of the high CBD strains for my Crohns, PTSD, and Epilepsy. Sick of being sick on all these meds, honestly. I just want real relief.

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CBDNerd said:

I am fine with it, just when I log on it makes it seems as though it was already shipped. You should at least be able to find that out. I just want some of the high CBD strains for my Crohns, PTSD, and Epilepsy. Sick of being sick on all these meds, honestly. I just want real relief.

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Twistedcrypto1 said:

I’ve heard great results for Crohns. PTSD will require trial and error with the help of your dispensary. Epilepsy is controlled with CBD. Good luck. I’ll post as soon as mine is received. If you applied online it may be a few days quicker than mail since payment was already cleared.

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trynakeepitanon said:

I just got off the phone with IDPH.

I was approved. I didn’t ask when because I was so excited.

She said that my card was not in the mail yet but would be soon. She said to expect the card in mail in 1 to 2 weeks.

I broke down crying when I got off of the phone. I am so glad that I don’t have to buy my meds off of the street anymore!

Dr Appointment: 9/26
IDPH Received app: 9/26 (online submission)
Approved: 12/12

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trynakeepitanon said:

I just got off the phone with IDPH.

I was approved. I didn’t ask when because I was so excited.

She said that my card was not in the mail yet but would be soon. She said to expect the card in mail in 1 to 2 weeks.

I broke down crying when I got off of the phone. I am so glad that I don’t have to buy my meds off of the street anymore!

Dr Appointment: 9/26
IDPH Received app: 9/26 (online submission)
Approved: Told over phone on 12/12 that I had been approved

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Twistedcrypto1 said:

Congrats. This is when the wait gets really difficult. @natureboy! k owe what I’m talking about

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trynakeepitanon said:

Lol, I am riding the high of being told that I was approved but I can only imagine that the wait gets exponentially harder now. Just took a huge rip off of my dab pen and now I’m just sitting here shaking.

I am flying the W Flag today boys, Cubbie style

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