What happens next: if the patient qualifies, the health care professional submits the certification to IDPH. The patient then registers through the IDPH patient registry with ID and proof of Illinois residency, and receives provisional access during review.

Adding caregivers: the patient can designate up to three caregivers on the same application. Each needs to be an Illinois resident 21 or older, with their own ID, proof of residency, and a $25–$75 caregiver fee.