Minnesota Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions
Minnesota currently recognizes 19 named medical cannabis qualifying conditions. Minnesota residents may also be certified for another medical condition when a Minnesota-licensed medical marijuana doctor determines it meets the state's medical cannabis eligibility rules.
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What Conditions Qualify for Medical Cannabis in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 19 specifically named qualifying medical conditions. The state also recognizes another medical condition when a participating health care practitioner recommends, approves, or authorizes cannabis for that individual condition.
This means the exact name of a diagnosis does not always need to appear on Minnesota's 19-condition list. The participating provider reviews the patient's medical information and determines whether the condition meets Minnesota's certification rules.
The simple version: you do not need to interpret Minnesota's condition rules before scheduling. Start with the medical information you already have and let the licensed provider review your condition with you.
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 may also meet the program definition when the patient's participating health care practitioner has recommended, approved, or authorized cannabis for that individual 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.
Minnesota Medical Card Requirements
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 Minnesota medical marijuana card guide 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.
The medical visit itself can be completed from home. Minnesota's remaining patient enrollment steps are also handled online.
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.
Minnesota currently charges no annual patient enrollment fee. The annual enrollment fee was eliminated in 2023.
See the complete walkthrough in our Minnesota medical marijuana card guide .
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. Minnesota also recognizes another medical condition through its broader practitioner pathway.
Can a condition qualify when it is not on Minnesota's 19-condition list?
Yes. Minnesota allows another medical condition to meet the program's eligibility definition when a participating health care practitioner determines that it meets the state's current medical cannabis rules.
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.
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 12, 2026
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