Yes, medical marijuana patients in Illinois can have a caregiver.
Caregiver Requirements:
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Must be at least 21 years of age.
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Agrees to assist with a patient's medical use of cannabis and keep their registry identification card in their possession at all times when engaging in the medical use of cannabis.
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Has not been convicted of an excluded offense.
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Caregivers can only have one registered qualifying patient. Patients can have up to three caregivers.
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Caregivers can also be patients.
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There is no separate caregiver application. The patient must add the caregiver information to their state application after approval.
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Caregivers will need to submit a photo taken within the last 30 days (passport-style), proof of identity, and proof of residency.
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Photo: taken in the last 30 days, against a plain white background, natural color (no filters), full-face view w/neutral facial expression, and both eyes open, at least 2x2 in. size
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Proof of Identity: Illinois Driver’s License, State ID, or photograph page of US passport
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Proof of Residency: If your ID address matches the application, then submit ONE other form of residency. If your address does not match or you submit a passport, then submit TWO forms of residency.
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State Resources:
- Patient Application With a Caregiver
- Minor Application Instructions
- Caregiver Application Instructions (adding a caregiver for patients with an active card)
- Caregiver Card Fees