Updated on June 17, 2019. Medical content reviewed by Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, M.B.A, Chief Medical Officer
What Ailments Qualify For Medical Cannabis in Connecticut
Patients in Connecticut diagnosed with one of the following severe, debilitating, or life-threatening medical conditions, are afforded legal protection under the Connecticut Medical Marijuana law, as per House Bill 5389.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Cachexia
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Crohn’s Disease
- Chronic Neuropathic Pain (Associated With Degenerative Spinal Disorders)
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Damage to the Nervous Tissue of the Spinal Cord with Objective Neurological Indication of Intractable Spasticity
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Hydrocephalus with Intractable Headache
- Intractable Headache Syndromes
- Irreversible Spinal Cord Injury with Objective Neurological Indication of Intractable Spasticity
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Neuropathic Facial Pain
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Positive Status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- Post Herpetic Neuralgia
- Post Laminectomy Syndrome with Chronic Radiculopathy
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Severe Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
- Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Spasticity or Neuropathic Pain Associated with Fibromyalgia
- Terminal Illness Requiring End-Of-Life Care
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Uncontrolled Intractable Seizure Disorder
- Wasting Syndrome
For patients under the age of 18 years, the following conditions will effectively qualify:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Irreversible Spinal Cord Injury with Objective Neurological Indication of Intractable Spasticity
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Severe Epilepsy
- Terminal Illness Requiring End-of-Life Care
- Uncontrolled Intractable Seizure Disorder
Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program: Information
To Qualify for Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program:
- Patients must be 18 years of age. If under 18, Approved Caregiver must accompany and assist you throughout the process.
- Patients must be certified by their physician with a Qualifying Condition. (Must be certified before starting the registration process)
- Patients must create a DAS Business Network Account to access the online certification system.
- Submit application including your Authorized Caregiver (if applicable), Proof of Identity, Proof of Residency, Photo & $100.00 Application Fee (Caregiver Application is an addition $25.00). Department does not accept Cash Payment. If Mailing Documents, please send to Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Medical Marijuana Program: 165 Capitol Ave, MS# 88MMP Hartford, CT 06106-1630.
Registration Certificate expires one (1) year from the physician’s certification date.
