Qualifying conditions in Minnesota

May purchase 90-day supply. Transitioning from medical-only to dual-use market. 16+ qualifying conditions including cancer, PTSD, chronic pain, autism, Alzheimer's, sickle cell.

How to apply in Minnesota

1
Get a healthcare practitioner certification
Visit a licensed Minnesota healthcare practitioner (physician, APRN, or PA) who can certify your qualifying condition.
2
Register with the OCM
Register through the Office of Cannabis Management patient portal. There is no state registration fee. Submit your practitioner certification and personal information.
3
Receive your registration
Once registered, you can purchase from licensed patient centers. Minnesota also has recreational cannabis, but medical patients have benefits including higher limits and tax exemptions.

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Minnesota OCM

Start with your state's own official program information.

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Costs in Minnesota

State application fee: Free
Renewal fee: Free
Physician evaluation: $150–$300
Card validity: 12 months

Timeline

Get a healthcare practitioner certification: 1 day
Register with the OCM: 1 day
Receive your registration: 7 days

Renewal

Medical cannabis cards in Minnesota are valid for 12 months. The renewal fee is Free.

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Questions people in Minnesota ask

How does Minnesota's medical cannabis program work?: The Office of Cannabis Management administers the program. Patients must have a qualifying condition certified by a healthcare practitioner. Registration is done online. Medical patients may purchase from patient centers and have higher possession limits than recreational users.
What conditions qualify for medical cannabis in Minnesota?: Qualifying conditions include cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Tourette's, ALS, seizure disorders, severe and persistent muscle spasms, Crohn's disease, terminal illness, intractable pain, PTSD, autism, obstructive sleep apnea, and Alzheimer's disease, among others.
How much does a Minnesota medical cannabis card cost?: There is no state registration fee. Patients need a healthcare practitioner certification, which is typically included in a regular medical visit or costs between $100 and $200 through a certification service.