Illinois medical marijuana card wait time
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maytimelaz
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IDPH put out a news release (Release ID 19657) about the OAPP today! The last couple paragraphs talk about provisional access.
"At this time, the OAPP and MCPP are two separate registration systems. An individual cannot be enrolled in both programs at the same time. Should an individual who is registered in the OAPP want to apply to the traditional MCPP, their OAPP registration will be cancelled at the time they submit an application to MCPP. Beginning February 1, 2019, individuals who apply for the traditional MCPP will receive provisional access to dispensaries for a period of not more than 90 days while IDPH reviews their application.
Individuals who applied to the MCPP on-line between December 1, 2018, and January 31, 2019, will receive notification about their provisional access to a dispensary provided they applied with an email. If they did not provide an email, they can obtain more information about how to update their application information via the IDPH website."
"At this time, the OAPP and MCPP are two separate registration systems. An individual cannot be enrolled in both programs at the same time. Should an individual who is registered in the OAPP want to apply to the traditional MCPP, their OAPP registration will be cancelled at the time they submit an application to MCPP. Beginning February 1, 2019, individuals who apply for the traditional MCPP will receive provisional access to dispensaries for a period of not more than 90 days while IDPH reviews their application.
Individuals who applied to the MCPP on-line between December 1, 2018, and January 31, 2019, will receive notification about their provisional access to a dispensary provided they applied with an email. If they did not provide an email, they can obtain more information about how to update their application information via the IDPH website."
DamnitSharon
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How do you get to this website/page?
Would you STFU troll.
You claim I said the exact opposite of what I said. I tried to have a conversation. You continued. I corrected you. You continued. I showed you the actual quote. You still continue.
But you were one of the trolls who was telling people all application processing was halted in December, you know that month they approved 2999 applications, so my guess is you don't even have a card and you're just here to stir up shit because you're not eligible for a card.
And didn't someone here search your IP to find that you were all of the trolls at that time?
jezzysmooth
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lol you made a post today saying you just printed out your grandma's provisional letter and were on your way to the dispensary with her, then deleted it within two minutes and posted about the provisional link.
@Myk63 is right, you are a troll and have consistently spread misinformation on purpose. GTFO of here, you goon.
trynakeepitanon
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I've noticed this too, and it has to be because everything in the dispensary comes in factory-sealed containers. I haven't asked, but I don't think they're even permitted to open anything so you can see it or smell it. I've never been to a medical dispensary other than my own (Medmar), but I've been to several recreational dispensaries in Colorado and California, where everything is on display out in the open, and they reeked as soon as you open the door.
Coincidentally, as it turned out I also had an underlying, undiagnosed anxiety disorder. I eventually ended up in the hospital for it around 10 years ago. After I got that straightened out (it took a while...), I was visiting a friend in CA who had a medical card, and ended up trying some of his medical weed. After a little trial and error, and maybe thanks in part to the prescription anxiety meds I was also on, I found a MMJ 'sweet spot' dosage that really worked for me, and eliminated all anxiety and related unpleasantness. So that's what I use it for now, and I can honestly say I don't think I've ever been happier or more stress-free than I am now.
But wait a minute - anxiety isn't a qualifying condition in IL. Well, I'm lucky enough (ha!) to have another qualifying condition - cancer. It's a type that is treatable and controllable by other means. So my cancer diagnosis allows me to get the medication I need for my anxiety. It's a crazy world...
I clicked on the link after logging in and it gives me something to print but I called the dispensary and because it does not have a QP number on it they cannot except it.
They're not. They follow a very strict "no product in the open" policy. I was told not to even bring broken/leaky cartridges back to the dispensary because technically that's product in the open.
Log into your online account and see if there’s a print provisional access link.Really crossing my fingers that the email comes in tomorrow. I doubt it tho
Lots of interesting new (?) details about the OAPP on the IDPH site this morning. Maybe it's been there for a while, but I'm seeing it new. A couple "ooofs" or "gotchas" about the OAPP:
1. No dispensary changes. Whatever dispensary you register at for your (up to 90-day) OAPP term is the dispensary you're stuck with for the full period. You can only change dispensaries when you reapply for your next 90-day period. By contrast, MCPP patients can change dispensaries at will with notice to IDPH.
2. In-Person Doctors Visits Required. We already knew OAPP patients needed to get a new doctor's certification at least every 90 days. Now we know that means at least four (4) in-person doctor visits per year for a full-year program participant -- telemedicine not allowed. By contrast, a MCPP patient could need as few as one (1) in-person visit every three years because follow-ups to maintain a bona fide relationship can be done by telemedicine.
3. No Printed Card. OAPP patients will get an "ecard" and can print it out, but won't get the printed, laminated ID card that MCPP patients get. While I've criticized the fancy MCPP laminated cards in the past (due to delay issues), the card is nice to have for potential encounters with Law Enforcement (both in and out of Illinois).
4. Reciprocity. I've made the reciprocity point previously, but it bears repeating since its unlikely that OAPP patients will experience the same level of reciprocity (if any) from other medical states. Medical cannabis reciprocity is typically premised on the states' laws being similar -- such as the Illinois MCPP being very similar to other state's medical programs. The OAPP, however, is somewhat novel and MOST other medical states don't have anything equivalent from which to extend reciprocity.
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5. Caregivers. There is no provision for caregivers to legally purchase or possess cannabis under the OAPP. If you or your condition requires a caregiver to acquire or assist in the use of medical cannabis, then the MCPP is your only route. Same for minors (?).
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I'm not saying the OAPP is flawed -- far from it. But starting today, there is a choice (OAPP and MCPP participation is either/or, never both) and that calls for better understanding the pros and cons of the options.
1. No dispensary changes. Whatever dispensary you register at for your (up to 90-day) OAPP term is the dispensary you're stuck with for the full period. You can only change dispensaries when you reapply for your next 90-day period. By contrast, MCPP patients can change dispensaries at will with notice to IDPH.
2. In-Person Doctors Visits Required. We already knew OAPP patients needed to get a new doctor's certification at least every 90 days. Now we know that means at least four (4) in-person doctor visits per year for a full-year program participant -- telemedicine not allowed. By contrast, a MCPP patient could need as few as one (1) in-person visit every three years because follow-ups to maintain a bona fide relationship can be done by telemedicine.
3. No Printed Card. OAPP patients will get an "ecard" and can print it out, but won't get the printed, laminated ID card that MCPP patients get. While I've criticized the fancy MCPP laminated cards in the past (due to delay issues), the card is nice to have for potential encounters with Law Enforcement (both in and out of Illinois).
4. Reciprocity. I've made the reciprocity point previously, but it bears repeating since its unlikely that OAPP patients will experience the same level of reciprocity (if any) from other medical states. Medical cannabis reciprocity is typically premised on the states' laws being similar -- such as the Illinois MCPP being very similar to other state's medical programs. The OAPP, however, is somewhat novel and MOST other medical states don't have anything equivalent from which to extend reciprocity.
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5. Caregivers. There is no provision for caregivers to legally purchase or possess cannabis under the OAPP. If you or your condition requires a caregiver to acquire or assist in the use of medical cannabis, then the MCPP is your only route. Same for minors (?).
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I'm not saying the OAPP is flawed -- far from it. But starting today, there is a choice (OAPP and MCPP participation is either/or, never both) and that calls for better understanding the pros and cons of the options.
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I'd love to smell those dispensaries. Some of them still reek through the plastic and glass jars which is why I can't figure out why the room doesn't smell at all.
I'm not having a good time with anxiety. You give me hope, but so far it gives me more obsessive thoughts.
Without Crohn's I probably could've got a mmj clinic to certify for spinal cord. When they fixed my neck they didn't straighten out the cord impingement. But I doubt if any of my regular Drs would've signed for that since my neck was "fixed". I figured Crohn's would be the easiest since I think every medical state has that as a qualifying condition.
I have a crap ton of blood tests tomorrow to see if it's doing anything for the disease, but it's only been a month and I think that's more of a long haul thing.
Good luck on the cancer. Hope it's your miracle drug.
Compared to MCPP that's worse but it is the same as an opioid prescription (last I heard, but I also last heard no e-scripts for opioids scheduled above codeine and my Dr had a sign on the wall saying no more paper prescriptions).
onthehorizon
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Day 84. Still not approved as of today. Applied online on 11/8. Anyone with a November application been approved lately?
whendiesel
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Based on the Facebook group it looks like they are processing November applications right now.
I applied 11/5 online and I know I was approved as of this past Thursday.
What’s the link to the Facebook page?
Oak-Island
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A few pages back there was someone that applied on 11/5 was told he was approved. I applied on 11/7 and was told today that my app is not in process yet.
