Qualifying Conditions in Rhode Island

• AIDS (Positive Status)
• Cancer
• Glaucoma
• HIV (Positive Status)
• Hepatitis C
• Autism Spectrum Disorder(s)
• A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces:
  • Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome
  • Debilitating, Chronic and Severe Pain
  • Severe Nausea
  • Seizures, including but not limited to, those characteristic of Epilepsy
  • Severe and persistent Muscle Spasms, including but not limited to, those characteristic of Multiple Sclerosis or Crohn’s Disease
  • Agitation related to or from Alzheimer’s Disease;
  • Or any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the state Department of Health.

Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Program

Patients must be over the age of eighteen (18). If a patient is under eighteen (18) years of age, the patient must designate a custodial parent or legal guardian as the primary caregiver and also sign and complete the Minor Form along with the Patient Form during the application. Patients must be a Rhode Island resident and provide proof of residency. Acceptable Documents are: Valid Driver’s License or Identification Cards issued by the State of Rhode Island, Vehicle Registration, Voters Registration, Correspondence From Another State Agency with Current Date or Current Car Insurance Bill. Patients must obtain a Written Certification Form after an evaluation. Find A Certified Practitioner In Rhode Island.

The Written Certification Form must show a diagnosis of one of the Qualifying Medical Conditions listed above. Patients must then complete and sign a Patient Form and submit their Completed Application. Patients must submit a Non-Refundable Application Fee of $50.00. If you are a recipient of Medicaid, SSI, SSDI, Federal Railroad Disability Benefit or Veteran’s Disability Photocopy of Medicaid Card, “ANCHOR” Card, the fee may be reduced to $25.00. Application Fee must be a Check or Money Order payable to RI General Treasurer. All applications must be mailed to Rhode Island Center For Professional Licensing Room 105A – 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908-5097. Please keep a copy of the completed Application. Once the application is submitted, the process will take two to four (2-4) weeks. Once approved, Medical Marijuana Identification Cards will be mailed to the address listed on the application.

Locate a Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Dispensary

The best way to receive comprehensive care while using medical cannabis is to establish a relationship with a Rhode Island medical marijuana doctor. Patients with qualifying conditions can obtain medical marijuana from dispensaries as allowed by Rhode Island law.

Using MarijuanaDoctors.com as a resource, you can review the location, hours, reviews, delivery information and other important notes about the medical marijuana doctors in Rhode Island. We pride ourselves on being the premier resource for connecting you with a medical marijuana doctor with whom you can develop a lasting, caring relationship.

Head to MarijuanaDoctors.com to get all the latest, accurate information about medical marijuana access in your state including Doctors, Dispensaries & the Medical Marijuana Program.