SAVE 16% ON EVERY PURCHASE — 4% Medical vs 20% Recreational Tax

Medical Marijuana Card in East Helena, MT

Join 12,000+ Montana patients saving hundreds annually. Get no potency limits, higher purchase allowances, and more home grow rights.

16%

Tax Savings

$149.99

Total Cost

557

Dispensaries

5 oz

Monthly Limit

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Consultation: $149.99 via MMJ.com • State Fee: $20 • Video Telehealth Available

Why Get a Medical Card When Recreational Is Legal?

Montana medical patients enjoy significant advantages over recreational consumers

Save 16% on Taxes

Pay only 4% tax vs 20% recreational. A patient spending $200/month saves $384/year in taxes.

No Potency Limits

Medical products have zero potency restrictions. Recreational is capped at 35% THC flower and 10mg THC/serving edibles.

5x Monthly Purchase

Buy up to 5 oz/month (petition to 8 oz) vs 1 oz possession for recreational consumers.

Grow 4 Plants at Home

Medical patients can grow 4 mature + 4 seedlings. Recreational users are limited to 2 + 2.

Age 18+ Access

Medical cards available at age 18 (with qualifying condition). Recreational requires age 21+.

Employment Protection

Montana law (MCA 39-2-313) protects employees from adverse action based on lawful off-duty marijuana use.

How to Get Your Medical Marijuana Card in East Helena

Book a Video Consultation

Schedule a telehealth appointment with a Montana-licensed MD or DO through MMJ.com. Video consultations are fully permitted for initial evaluations.

5 minutes to book$149.99 via MMJ.com

Complete Medical Evaluation

Discuss your qualifying condition with the physician via secure video call. The doctor will review your medical history and determine if medical marijuana is appropriate.

15-20 minutes

Receive Physician Certification

If approved, the physician signs the official Physician's Statement for a Debilitating Medical Condition form. This must be dated within 60 days of application submission.

Same day

Apply Online via TAP Portal

Submit your application through Montana's TransAction Portal (TAP). Upload your physician statement, passport photo, and proof of Montana residency. Pay the $20 fee online.

$20 state fee

Print Temporary Card & Shop

A temporary card is available immediately after submission — print it and visit any licensed dispensary. Your permanent card arrives by mail within ~30 days. Temporary card valid 60 days.

Immediate temp card

Important: You must carry a physical printed copy of your card — a digital image on a phone is NOT valid in Montana.

Montana Medical Marijuana Program Details

What's Allowed

Possess up to 1 oz usable; purchase up to 5 oz per 30-day rolling period
Shop at dispensaries in both green and red counties statewide
Home cultivation: 4 mature + 4 seedlings (vs 2+2 recreational)
Flower, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals — no potency caps
Employment protections under MCA §39-2-313

What's NOT Allowed

Public consumption — private property only
Driving under the influence — per se limit of 5 ng/mL THC in blood
Audio-only telehealth for initial certifications (video required)
Use on federal property, schools, or employers' premises
Selling or distributing home-grown cannabis to others

Qualifying Conditions in Montana

Montana has 13 qualifying conditions defined by state law (MCA 16-12-102). Montana does NOT accept petitions to add new conditions.

Cancer

Glaucoma

HIV/AIDS (Positive Status)

Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome

Severe Chronic Pain

Intractable Nausea or Vomiting

Epilepsy or Intractable Seizure Disorder

Multiple Sclerosis

Crohn's Disease

Painful Peripheral Neuropathy

CNS Disorder Resulting in Chronic Painful Spasticity or Muscle Spasms

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Admittance into Hospice Care

Source: Montana CARD — Physician Statement Form

How Much Can You Save With a Montana Medical Card?

Medical tax: 4% vs Recreational tax: 20% = 16% savings on every purchase

Monthly Spend	Rec Tax/Year	Med Tax/Year	Annual Savings
$100/mo	$240	$48	$192
$200/mo	$480	$96	$384
$300/mo	$720	$144	$576
$500/mo	$1200	$240	$960

Note: Local-option taxes of up to 3% may apply in some counties. Savings shown are from state tax only.

Products Available at Montana Dispensaries

Flower/bud

Pre-rolls

Concentrates (wax, shatter, live resin, rosin)

Vape cartridges

Edibles (no potency limit for medical)

Tinctures

Topicals (creams, salves, patches)

Capsules

Infused products

All products tracked through the METRC seed-to-sale system and tested by licensed laboratories.

Your East Helena Medical Marijuana Physicians

State-licensed physicians certified for medical marijuana evaluations

Dr. Kevin Kargman, DO

Montana License: #MED-PHYS-LIC-139553

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Dr. Johnathan Miller, MD

Montana License: #MED-PHYS-LIC-116474

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All evaluations conducted by state-licensed physicians

Medical Marijuana FAQs for East Helena Residents

Why should I get a medical card in Montana if recreational is legal?▼

Montana medical cardholders save 16% in taxes (4% vs 20% recreational), have no THC potency limits, get a 5 oz/month purchase allowance (vs 1 oz recreational), can grow 4 mature plants at home (vs 2 recreational), and can access cannabis at age 18 (vs 21 recreational). A patient spending $200/month saves approximately $384/year in taxes alone.

How much does a Montana medical marijuana card cost?▼

Through MMJ.com, the physician consultation is $149.99. The state registration fee is $20 (paid separately to Montana). The $20 fee applies to both new applications and annual renewals. Montana does not offer fee waivers for any group.

What conditions qualify for medical marijuana in East Helena?▼

Montana has 13 qualifying conditions: cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, cachexia, severe chronic pain, intractable nausea/vomiting, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, painful peripheral neuropathy, CNS disorders causing spasticity, PTSD, and hospice care. Montana does NOT accept petitions to add new conditions.

Can I use telehealth for my Montana medical marijuana evaluation?▼

Yes! Video telemedicine consultations are fully permitted for both initial evaluations and renewals. However, audio-only phone calls are NOT allowed for initial certification unless the physician has a pre-existing in-person relationship. Only MDs and DOs licensed in Montana can certify patients.

How much cannabis can medical patients possess and purchase in Montana?▼

Medical patients can possess up to 1 oz of usable marijuana at any time (same as recreational). However, the monthly purchase limit is 5 oz per 30-day rolling period — far more than the 1 oz recreational possession limit. Patients can petition to increase this to 8 oz/month with physician confirmation. There are NO potency limits for medical products.

Can I grow marijuana at home with a Montana medical card?▼

Yes. Medical cardholders can grow up to 4 mature plants and 4 seedlings at their residence (recreational users can only grow 2 mature and 2 seedlings). Plants must not be visible from public areas, and you need property owner permission if renting. Two cardholders sharing a residence can grow up to 8 mature plants combined.

How many dispensaries are there near East Helena?▼

Montana has 557 dispensary sites statewide across 201 licensees. In "green counties" that voted yes on I-190, both medical and recreational dispensaries operate. In "red counties," only medical dispensaries are available. East Helena residents can check the official CARD licensed dispensary list at revenue.mt.gov.

How long does it take to get a Montana medical card?▼

The telehealth consultation takes about 15-20 minutes. After submitting your application through the TAP portal, a temporary card is available immediately to print and use. Your permanent card arrives by mail within approximately 30 days. The temporary card is valid for 60 days.

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16% Tax Savings 557 Dispensaries $149.99 Total via MMJ.com

Looking for dispensaries? Visit our East Helena Dispensary Guide • Source: Montana CARD