Minnesota Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions

Who Determines Eligibility in Minnesota?

Minnesota's Medical Cannabis Program is for Minnesota residents whose qualifying condition is certified by a participating Minnesota-licensed health care practitioner. After certification, patients complete an enrollment application with the state. Certification does not guarantee enrollment if the application requirements are not met.

Conditions and Statutory Limits

Use the state program's current criteria rather than a generic national checklist.

• Alzheimer's disease
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Cancer associated with severe or chronic pain, nausea or cachexia
• Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder (Tourette syndrome)
• Chronic pain
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS
• Huntington's disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease
• Intractable pain
• Multiple sclerosis
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Seizures, including epilepsy
• Sickle cell disease
• Terminal illness with a life expectancy under one year
• Other conditions approved by the state

Verify the Current Criteria

Review Minnesota's official eligibility guidance for the full requirements. Having a diagnosis mentioned here is not an assurance that the physician will recommend or certify you.

Records That Can Help

Bring diagnosis notes, specialist summaries and information about treatments tried. The physician assesses whether the legal criteria and clinical considerations apply to your individual circumstances.

If You Receive a Recommendation

Complete the state enrollment application, including identity and residency information. Minnesota no longer charges an annual enrollment fee. After enrollment, visit a licensed Cannabis Patient Center, where a pharmacist reviews your treatment before products are dispensed.

Official Program Requirements

Program guidance checked October 29, 2026. Confirm current requirements with Minnesota's official patient program before relying on fees, eligibility or registration instructions.

Next Steps and Related Reading

Continue with Minnesota application steps and Minnesota evaluation costs and state fees. When ready, start your Minnesota evaluation.