DE Marijuana Qualification

Updated on January 15, 2019.  Medical content reviewed by Dr. Richard Koffler, MD, Board Certified Physiatrist

What Ailments Qualify For Medical Cannabis in Delaware

Adult patients in Delaware diagnosed with one of the following severe, debilitating, or life-threatening medical conditions, are afforded legal protection under the Delaware Medical Marijuana law, as per Senate Bill 17:

• Agitation of Alzheimer’s Disease
• AIDS (Positive Status)
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Autism (With Aggressive Behavior)
• Cancer
• Chronic Debilitating Migraine
• Decompensated Cirrhosis
• Glaucoma
• HIV (Positive Status)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Terminal Illness
• A Chronic or Debilitating Disease or Medical Condition (or its treatment that produces one or more of the following):
  • Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome
  • Intractable Nausea
  • Seizures
  • Severe debilitating pain that has not responded to previously prescribed medication or surgical measure for more than three months, or for which other treatment options produced serious side effects.
  • Severe and persistent Muscle Spasms, including but not limited to those characteristic of Multiple Sclerosis.

Delaware Medical Marijuana Program Information

1. Patients must be over eighteen (18) years of age. If under eighteen (18) years of age, the patient must obtain parental consent.
2. Patients must be residents of Delaware and provide proof of residency with a valid Driver’s License or State Issued Identification Card.
3. Patients must be evaluated by a certified Physician. Find A Certified Physician In Delaware.
4. Patients must be diagnosed with a Qualifying Condition listed above.
5. Patients must enroll in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program Patient Registry.
6. After enrolling, patients must submit their application for the Delaware Medical Marijuana Card.
   • The Application Fee is $125.00 and is Non-Refundable. Checks or Money Orders must be made out to the State of Delaware, MMP. If you are unable to pay the Application Fee you may submit a Fee-Waiver Request to see if the Application Fee will be reduced or waived.
   • Patients must initial all three (3) Patient Attestation Statements and sign.
   • Patients must include the Physician Certification Form, completed by their certified physician.
   • Release of Medical Information must be signed and included.
   • Applications can also be mailed to Delaware Division of Public Health Medical Marijuana Program 417 Federal St., Suite 140 Dover, DE 19901
7. Once approved, patients will be notified and the Delaware Medical Marijuana Card will be mailed to the address listed on the application.