Kentucky requires an in-person examination before certifying patients for medical cannabis

Under Kentucky's medical cannabis rules, initial patient certifications require an in-person examination, with follow-ups permitted via telehealth. This in-person requirement prevents fully remote access to medical cannabis certification and disadvantages patients in rural areas or with mobility or transportation barriers. It is a recognizable in-person-first restriction within an otherwise telehealth-permissive framework.

Source: Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP), Kentucky state telehealth page (2026).