MA Medical Marijuana Card Qualifying Conditions (935 CMR 501.002)
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.
935 CMR 501.002 Qualifying Categories
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Primary Debilitating Conditions: Cancer, Glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, ALS, Crohn’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
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Chronic Symptoms: Chronic Pain (joint, back, neuropathic), PTSD, Severe Anxiety, Insomnia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
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Provider Discretion Clause: Any other condition determined in writing by a licensed healthcare provider that impairs a major life activity.
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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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