Plans starting at $49 — up to $189 depending on the state · Same-day approval · Phone & video appointments available
The total cost of a Oregon medical marijuana card is the sum of three categories: a one-time physician evaluation, the state registration fee charged by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Medical Marijuana Program, and your ongoing dispensary spending. This page lays out each line item so there are no surprises.
A Oregon-licensed physician must certify that you have a qualifying condition. Most telehealth providers — including MedicalMarijuanaCards.us — charge a flat fee in the $99–$199 range, which typically includes a money-back guarantee if you do not qualify. In-person evaluations at clinics can run higher, often $150–$250.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Medical Marijuana Program charges a state registration fee of $200 ($60 financial hardship). This fee is paid directly to the state, not to a physician or telehealth service, and is generally non-refundable once the application is submitted. Oregon processes complete applications in about approximately 30 days.
This is where most patients spend the bulk of their cannabis budget. Oregon dispensary pricing varies by product, potency, and brand, but typical retail ranges look like this:
Oregon permits these forms: flower, edibles, concentrates, topicals; home cultivation permitted. Possession is capped at 24 ounces usable; 6 mature plants and 18 seedlings.
Physician evaluation: $99–$199. State registration ($200 ($60 financial hardship)). Dispensary spending varies widely — most Oregon patients budget $100–$300 per month. Total first year (light user): $1,500–$2,500. Heavy user: $4,000+.
Plan on the Oregon state fee of $200 ($60 financial hardship), a physician evaluation of $99–$199, and your dispensary spending. Most Oregon patients spend $1,500–$2,500 in their first year combining all three categories.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Medical Marijuana Program charges $200 ($60 financial hardship) for the Oregon medical marijuana card. This is paid directly to the state and is generally non-refundable once the application is submitted.
Yes. The physician evaluation fee compensates the Oregon-licensed doctor and is paid to the provider you book with. The $200 ($60 financial hardship) state fee is paid separately to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Medical Marijuana Program.
Many Oregon program rules offer reduced fees for veterans, SSI/SSDI recipients, and Medicaid enrollees. Check the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Medical Marijuana Program hardship-fee policy for the current discount list and required documentation.
The fee is due at each renewal. Oregon cards renew annually, so you will pay $200 ($60 financial hardship) on that schedule.
Most Oregon cities apply state sales tax to medical cannabis. Some local jurisdictions add a local cannabis tax. The medical card may exempt you from the higher adult-use excise tax — confirm at your dispensary.
Flower runs roughly $25–$60 per eighth (3.5g); $200–$420 per ounce. Vape cartridges run $25–$60. Edibles run $15–$35 per 100mg THC package. Prices vary by brand, potency, and Oregon dispensary location.
Many telehealth providers — including MedicalMarijuanaCards.us — offer a money-back guarantee on the evaluation fee if the Oregon-licensed physician determines you do not qualify. The $200 ($60 financial hardship) state fee is paid only after certification, so it is not at risk if you are not certified.
No. Health insurance — including Medicare and most private plans — does not cover medical marijuana evaluation or registration fees, because cannabis remains a Schedule I substance under federal law. Patients pay out of pocket.
Verified 2026 links to the official Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Medical Marijuana Program and related Oregon government resources. Always confirm program details directly with these official sources before applying.
Last verified: 2026. State agencies occasionally update URLs. If a link does not load, search "Oregon medical marijuana program" on the state's main .gov website.
Book a HIPAA-secure telehealth visit with a Oregon-licensed physician. Money-back guarantee if you do not qualify.
Book My Oregon Evaluation →