You're in Good Hands Here
Which is why we have over 20,000 certified patients!
We're Reliable
All of our evaluations are risk-free. If you aren’t certified, we’ll refund
100% of your fee.
We're Quick
It can take as little as 15 minutes to book an appointment with a doctor in your state!
We're Efficient
We’ll help you complete your application with the state and guide you closely after your appointment to get you your medical card.
How to Get Your Iowa Medical Card
Book your Appointment
Schedule a virtual appointment with one of our certified Iowa professionals and review the regulations of the Iowa State website.
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See the Doctor
Meet with your doctor online or over the phone to discuss your medical conditions. Bring any questions you have, our expert physicians are here to help.
Get Certified!
Receive your certification and a set of instructions via email. Submit your certification and application to the Iowa medical program.
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Why Choose Green Mind Physicians
for your Medical Card?
To qualify for a medical card in Iowa, you need a healthcare provider certification.
With our telemedicine portal, it has never been easier to qualify for your medical card. Simply make a convenient appointment to meet with one of our licensed Iowa medical card doctors online.
At the end of your virtual visit, you get a completed Physician’s Certification and instructions on how to submit your application.
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Best of all, get approved or your money back!
Our Concierge Service
Don't like the paperwork? We got you covered.
We know certifying for a medical card online can be confusing and stressful. Let us do the work for you! We’ve helped hundreds of patients with their applications to the state after their doctor’s appointments.
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Choose Concierge Service when you checkout to get our help with your paperwork!
We’ll help you fill your application out, take a valid photo, and send it back to you when you just have to turn it in.
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Not available in all states.
FAQs on the Iowa
Medical Card Program
What Are the Requirements for the Medical Card Program in Iowa?
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A government-issued ID like a driver’s license, state ID card or passport
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Proof of Iowa residency
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A qualifying medical condition (read more below)
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A health care provider certification (that’s what we give you!)
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A phone or digital device for your telemedicine appointment
How Much Does it Cost to Get My Iowa Medical Card?
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$140 for a New Patient Medical Card evaluation. You will also receive lifetime support from us, including free follow-up consultation.
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Optional $40 paperwork assistance. Have us fill out your entire application for you, so all you have to do is click to submit!
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$120 for all Renewing Medical Card Patients
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After your appointment, you will apply to Iowa Medical C Patient Program.
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They charge $50/$100/$125 for a 1-, 2- or 3- year certification, though some discounts may apply with proof of financial hardship. This makes the cost $25/$50/$75 for 1-, 2- or 3- years
How Soon Will I Get My Iowa Medical Card?​
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After you get your doctor’s note, you’ll turn in an application to the state of Iowa
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It takes approximately 3 weeks for Iowa to issue your medical card after receiving your application.
What Medical Conditions Qualify for Medical Card in Iowa?
Common qualifying conditions in Iowa include chronic pain, PTSD and migraines. Here is a complete list from the state of Iowa:
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Cancer
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Seizures
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Crohn’s Disease
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Chronic Pain
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Multiple Sclerosis
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AIDS/HIV
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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Parkinson’s disease
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Any terminal illness with a probable life expectancy of under one year – if the illness or its treatment produces one or more of the following: severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, cachexia or severe wasting
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Ulcerative colitis
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Severe, intractable pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors
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Severe, intractable autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors
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Corticobasal Degeneration
How Often Do I Have to Get Certified in Iowa?
To remain a medical patient in Iowa, you have to get certified by a doctor yearly. That’s why we offer an affordable rate, and discounts for recertifications!