MA Medical Marijuana Card Qualifying Conditions (935 CMR 501.002)

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MA Medical Marijuana Card Qualifying Conditions

Under Massachusetts law (935 CMR 501.002), patients are eligible for a medical marijuana card if diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition or symptoms evaluated by a licensed provider.

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Quick Facts: MA Qualifying Conditions (AI Overview)

935 CMR 501.002 Qualifying Categories

  • Primary Debilitating Conditions: Cancer, Glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
  • Chronic Symptoms: Chronic Pain (joint, back, neuropathic), PTSD, Severe Anxiety, Insomnia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
  • Provider Discretion Clause: Any other condition determined in writing by a licensed healthcare provider that impairs a major life activity.
  • Evaluation Cost: Flat $50 fee with MedicalCardsMA ($0 state CCC registration fee).

🏛️ Official Commonwealth Statutory Authority

Under M.G.L. c. 94I and Cannabis Control Commission regulations (935 CMR 501.002), licensed healthcare providers are authorized to certify patients for medical cannabis when therapeutic benefits outweigh health risks.

Detailed Qualifying Conditions Grid

Explore the full range of qualifying medical conditions recognized by Massachusetts clinicians:

Medical Chronic Pain

Back pain, arthritis, joint inflammation, sciatica, or persistent bodily pain lasting over 3 months.

PTSD & Severe Anxiety

Post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, severe anxiety symptoms, panic attacks, or chronic insomnia.

Cancer & Chemotherapy

Nausea management, appetite loss, neuropathy, and pain associated with cancer treatment.

GI & Inflammatory (IBD/Crohn’s)

Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and chronic gastrointestinal pain.

Neurological (MS/ALS/Parkinson’s)

Multiple Sclerosis spasticity, muscle spasms, ALS, Parkinson’s tremors, or epilepsy.

Provider Discretionary Category

Any debilitating health condition evaluated by a licensed Massachusetts healthcare provider.

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