How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Olympia, WA
Washington's state capital is home to the lawmakers who created the state's medical cannabis program — and Green Wellness Olympia gives Thurston County residents direct access to that program's full benefits. Our by-appointment clinic serves patients from Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, and surrounding communities, with same-day authorizations from licensed Washington State physicians. We'll email you the exact office address when you book.
About Green Wellness Olympia
New patient evaluations are $175 and take 30–45 minutes. Same-day and next-day appointments are typically available. You don't need a referral from another physician — simply book online and select an available slot.
Who qualifies near Olympia?
Washington's qualifying conditions are set by state law (RCW 69.51A.010): cancer, HIV, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy or other seizure disorders, spasticity disorders, intractable pain, glaucoma, Crohn's disease, hepatitis C, diseases (including anorexia) that cause nausea, vomiting, wasting, appetite loss, cramping, seizures, muscle spasms or spasticity, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and traumatic brain injury. Washington's list is set by state law (RCW 69.51A.010) and is closed — there is no catch-all for conditions it does not name. Several items apply only when symptoms are unrelieved by standard treatments, and whether your situation meets one of them is decided by a licensed provider at an individual evaluation. If you are unsure whether your situation fits, book a consultation — the evaluation is honest and individualized.
Tax savings for Olympia patients
Washington's combined excise and local sales taxes on recreational cannabis run 37–47% in Thurston County. Medical cardholders are exempt from these taxes on qualifying products — saving most regular patients hundreds or thousands of dollars per year through June 2029 (HB 1453). The authorization pays for itself quickly.
State employees and government workers in Olympia
Many Green Wellness Olympia patients work for Washington State agencies. Your evaluation is protected under HIPAA and Washington State privacy law — we do not share your information with employers, law enforcement, or any third party without your written consent. That said, federal employees and those subject to federal drug testing should review their HR policies before seeking a medical cannabis authorization.
Serving South Sound patients from Centralia to Shelton
Our Olympia clinic also serves patients from Lewis County (Centralia, Chehalis, about 30–40 minutes south on I-5) and Mason County (Shelton, about 30 minutes west). Same-day and next-day appointments are regularly available.
Ready to get your medical card?
Same-day telehealth. In-person by appointment. No referral needed. Starting at $175.