Minnesota Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions
Minnesota currently recognizes 19 named medical cannabis qualifying conditions. Any other medical condition can also qualify if a Minnesota-licensed provider recommends cannabis to treat it.
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What Conditions Qualify for Medical Cannabis in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 19 specifically named qualifying medical conditions. Any other medical condition also qualifies when a participating health care practitioner recommends cannabis to treat it.
The simple version: if your diagnosis is on the list below, you can book now. If it isn't, you can still book. Your provider decides whether your condition qualifies.
Does Anxiety or Chronic Pain Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Minnesota?
Minnesota recognizes chronic pain as a qualifying condition and also allows participating practitioners to consider other medical conditions individually. Here's how each situation works.
Does Chronic Pain Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Minnesota?
Yes. Chronic pain is an officially recognized qualifying condition in Minnesota. Intractable pain is also listed separately. A participating Minnesota-licensed practitioner reviews your medical history to determine whether certification is appropriate.
Does Anxiety Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card in Minnesota?
Yes, anxiety can qualify for medical cannabis certification in Minnesota if a participating health care practitioner recommends cannabis for your condition. Minnesota allows practitioners to certify conditions beyond the state's 19 specifically named diagnoses.
Your condition deserves an individual review. Meet with a Minnesota-licensed provider from home for just $40, and you only pay if you're approved. Your provider reviews your condition and decides whether certification is right for you.
Book Your $40 Online EvaluationSource: Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management, Qualifying Medical Conditions.
Minnesota Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions List
Minnesota currently names the following 19 qualifying medical conditions for its Medical Cannabis Program.
Your Diagnosis Does Not Have to Appear on the 19-Condition List
Minnesota's qualifying-condition definition goes beyond the 19 conditions named above. Another medical condition also meets the program definition when the patient's participating health care practitioner recommends cannabis to treat that condition.
A diagnosis missing from the named list does not automatically end the eligibility review. The practitioner looks at the individual medical situation and determines whether certification is appropriate under Minnesota's current rules.
No need to match your diagnosis to a legal category before booking. The provider review is where that determination is made.
Who Can Get Certified in Minnesota?
For most patients, Minnesota eligibility comes down to two basic pieces: Minnesota residency and certification of the medical condition by a participating provider.
Minnesota residency is required to participate in the state's Medical Cannabis Program.
Certification can be completed by a participating Minnesota-licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.
Minnesota does not issue a traditional physical medical marijuana card. Patients participate through the Medical Cannabis Registry. See our step-by-step guide to enrolling in Minnesota for the complete process.
Can You Get a Minnesota Medical Marijuana Evaluation Online?
Yes. Minnesota allows the practitioner examination used for medical cannabis certification to be completed remotely. CannabisMD TeleMed connects Minnesota patients with participating Minnesota-licensed providers for online evaluations from home.
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What to Have Ready for Your Minnesota Evaluation
Start with the medical information you already have. Your provider can explain what is relevant during the visit.
Minnesota requires participating practitioners to review relevant medical information and confirm the diagnosis. Existing records can be useful when available.
Keep it simple: there is no need to build a perfect paperwork file before scheduling your online appointment.
What Happens After Minnesota Certification?
The remaining Minnesota enrollment steps are completed online.
Enroll soon after your visit. Your certification expires if your enrollment isn't submitted and approved within 90 days.
Minnesota charges $0 to enroll. The state dropped its annual enrollment fee on July 1, 2023.
See the complete Minnesota enrollment walkthrough .
Minnesota Veterans Have a Separate Certification Option
Minnesota provides eligible veterans with a separate self-certification form in place of the standard health care practitioner certification. This route applies to the 19 conditions specifically named in Minnesota law.
Minnesota Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions FAQ
Quick answers to common Minnesota eligibility questions.
What conditions qualify for medical marijuana in Minnesota?
Minnesota names 19 qualifying medical conditions, including chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, glaucoma, IBS, obstructive sleep apnea, seizures, severe persistent muscle spasms, and several others. Any other medical condition can also qualify if your health care practitioner recommends cannabis to treat it.
Can a condition qualify when it is not on Minnesota's 19-condition list?
Yes. Minnesota also counts any medical condition that your participating health care practitioner recommends cannabis to treat, including conditions such as anxiety that are not among the 19.
Can a Minnesota medical marijuana evaluation be completed online?
Yes. Minnesota allows the practitioner examination to be completed remotely. CannabisMD TeleMed offers online Minnesota evaluations with participating Minnesota-licensed providers.
When am I charged?
We place a temporary hold when you book, so you may see a pending charge. You're only charged if the provider approves you.
Have more questions about Minnesota medical marijuana card costs, renewals, or state enrollment? Visit our Minnesota Medical Marijuana Card FAQ for more answers.
Official Minnesota Sources
The Minnesota eligibility information on this page is checked against current Office of Cannabis Management guidance, Minnesota statutes, and Minnesota administrative rules.
- Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management: Qualifying Medical Conditions
- Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management: How to Become a Patient
- Minnesota OCM: Participating Health Care Practitioners
- Minnesota Administrative Rule 9810.4003
Related Minnesota Resources
Reviewed by Steven M. Fiore, MD
Dr. Fiore reviewed this page for medical accuracy and clarity. Minnesota certification decisions are made by participating Minnesota-licensed health care practitioners.
October 21, 2026
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