I'm in the exact same situation as you. I was able to get ahold of IDPH last week and all they could tell me was "still processing." When I reached out to MCO they told me to keep calling IDPH until I get someone on the phone who can actually track my application. Sooo I placed over 200 phone calls to the 800 number today of which two I actually got into the holding music queue...only to be hung up on from the original recording after a few minutes. This is very frustrating. Can't get ahold of anyone, can't find anything out...its even more frustrating because I was told that I would have my card within 90 days from 7/5, hell, that was a joke.
Illinois medical marijuana card wait time
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I'm in the exact same situation as you. I was able to get ahold of IDPH last week and all they could tell me was "still processing." When I reached out to MCO they told me to keep calling IDPH until I get someone on the phone who can actually track my application. Sooo I placed over 200 phone calls to the 800 number today of which two I actually got into the holding music queue...only to be hung up on from the original recording after a few minutes. This is very frustrating. Can't get ahold of anyone, can't find anything out...its even more frustrating because I was told that I would have my card within 90 days from 7/5, hell, that was a joke.
My visit to MCO was 7/5, but the state didn't receive it until 7/26. They claim that they mail it out the following Monday, but that seems super long.
Restless83
Member
I sent in my app on 8/5, didnt hear a word until I recieved a letter on 10/19 (day 75) saying the were missing my dr certification. I sent it in via email the same day. I didnt hear anything so I emailed them on 10/25 to make sure they recieved the documents. They responded yesterday saying I was approved and card was at printer.
GreenEpidemic
Member
Informed delivery showed me I have a letter from DPH. I hope this it. State received my application on August 14th. I will post later once it's deliverd. 
I wouldn’t say that! We are all getting to legally buy weed! Who cares that it may take a little longer than we want. Well worth the wait!
GreenEpidemic
Member
I received my card today!
July 19th - Apt with MCO
Aug 14th - state received application
Oct 30th - received medical card in mail
Those of you still waiting, stay strong it's coming!
July 19th - Apt with MCO
Aug 14th - state received application
Oct 30th - received medical card in mail
Those of you still waiting, stay strong it's coming!
Xstege0717
New Member
It’s real got my card today here’s my timeline
july 31- Mco sent app in
August 20th -emailed and got a response it was recieved and will be processed in the order blah blah blah
October 30th- card in hand
Good luck to everyone waiting hope it starts moving along faster for all of you.
july 31- Mco sent app in
August 20th -emailed and got a response it was recieved and will be processed in the order blah blah blah
October 30th- card in hand
Good luck to everyone waiting hope it starts moving along faster for all of you.
Mattrl5722
Member
I wouldn't say it's the state workers fault that this program has been choked out by bureaucratic BS until recently. I think the old saying "don't shoot the messenger" would apply.
illinoisSucks
Member
You’re right. It’s just frustrating. I should have just said the phone numbers are useless. Message retracted.
Mattrl5722
Member
I feel your pain. I have called it a few times and never heard it ring, it goes right to the recorded message. It sounds like email is the best way to contact them.
Mattrl5722
Member
Informed delivery shows my caretaker is receiving a piece of mail from IDPH today. I don't see one with my name on it, but at the bottom it says there is a piece of mail that was not scanned. I'm really hoping today is the day. I might hug my mailman.
Mattrl5722
Member
State received papers 8/17
Check cashed 10/23
Received 10/31?
It's not in my hand yet so I don't want to get too excited, but man am I excited. I really hate taking these opiates.
Heck yeah!! That’s awesome! I’ve been drink Kratom, which is really good! If you haven’t heard of it, check it out! It gives the same feeling as Vicodin, but it legal in most states!
You are about a month ahead of me! Can’t wait!
Hello All,
I applied for my Illinois Medical Cannabis Card on Friday, October 19, 2018...That day I paid with a cc and got notification that day that it was paid...
My VA records and disability notification was submitted via online at the clinic in Champaign as was my photo and proof a residency...The waiting game begins...
I applied for my Illinois Medical Cannabis Card on Friday, October 19, 2018...That day I paid with a cc and got notification that day that it was paid...
My VA records and disability notification was submitted via online at the clinic in Champaign as was my photo and proof a residency...The waiting game begins...
natureboy!
Well-Known Member
I did online 10/4 , paid C.C. got email receipt same day - funds charged on c.c. 10/7. waiting with you !
natureboy!
Well-Known Member
How did it go ????