Maryland's 2023 Medical Marijuana Program: Eligibility Criteria and Qualifying Conditions.

Are you seeking information about the medical marijuana conditions that allow you to use marijuana legally in Maryland? You came to the right place. In this blog, we will provide the essential qualification as well as the required documentation to prove your eligibility for a Maryland medical marijuana card.

Updated Qualifying Medical Conditions for a Medical card in Maryland

Some of the chronic or debilitating medical conditions that often get permission for medical marijuana treatment by MMCC are:

• Cachexia
• Anorexia
• Glaucoma
• Seizures
• Wasting syndrome
• Severe or chronic pain
• Severe nausea
• Severe or persistent muscle spasms
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

You could also be eligible if you have been diagnosed with another chronic severe medical condition for which no other therapies have been successful. Talk with GreenPot MD about your primary medical care and how marijuana may help you.

How Do You Know If You Qualify for a Medical Card?

It is important to note that simply having one of the qualifying medical conditions is not enough to obtain a Maryland medical card. To be eligible for medical marijuana in Maryland, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be 18 years old or older.
• Patients under 18 must have a registered caregiver, such as a parent or legal guardian, apply on their behalf.
• Every applicant must be a Maryland resident.
• Finally, you must have a licensed doctor’s approval.

What are the Qualifying Conditions for Minor Patients in Maryland?

The qualifying conditions for minors are the same as for adults, except the caregivers must do it on the patient’s behalf. Their caregiver must be their parent or legal guardian.

Because minors are not permitted to visit weed dispensaries or manage their marijuana, the parent or primary caretaker must purchase, store, and administer the cannabis medication.

Which Documents are Required for the Maryland Medical Card Application?

When applying for a Maryland MMJ card, you must have the following documents ready for upload:
1. Proof of Maryland residency.

• Utility bill
• Property tax bill
• Car insurance policy
• MVA registration card or title
• Paystubs (dated within 90 days)
• Bank account statement
• MVA change of address card
• W-2 statements
• Maryland driver’s license

2. Proof of identity.

• Maryland driver’s license
• U.S. Passport
• Military ID
• State-issued identification card

3. A passport-size photograph.
4. Proof of guardianship of the minor patient by the caregiver (For minors).

• Birth certificate
• Court order awarding guardianship
• Adoption certificate

5. A completed minor patient form (for minors).

What is the Procedure for Obtaining Marijuana Approval if you have a Severe Medical Condition?

Follow the processes below how to get a medical marijuana card in Maryland.

Patient Registration Procedure:
1. Start the process by filling out a simple application on GreenPot MD that requires you to complete your basic information and medical history.
2. In the second step, make an appointment with a medical marijuana doctor on GreenPot MD to get your marijuana recommendation. (To certify you, the Maryland cannabis doctor will need your MMCC Patient ID number.)
3. In the final step, if you get approval for a Maryland medical marijuana card, the licensed doctor will upload your MMCC ID and certify you for medical cannabis treatment.
4. Download your MMCC temporary Identification card.
5. Get your MMCC identification card.