Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Card in Florida
Florida residents with medical cannabis card gain access to several benefits that aren’t available to recreational consumers. Qualifying patients can purchase a wide array of cannabis products, gain access to personalized medical guidance, and more.
To qualify for a med card in the Sunshine State, patients must meet specific requirements. That includes having at least one of the state-approved qualifying conditions (or one that the OMMU considers comparable to one on the list) for a medical card in Florida.
List of Florida Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions
The current list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Florida is extensive. Additionally, the Florida Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) allows physicians to recommend cannabis for “medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to the others listed.”
Qualifying conditions in Florida include:
- ADHD
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Anemia
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Arnold-Chiari malformation
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism (with self-injurious behavior or aggressive tendencies)
- Back Pain
- Cancer
- Cachexia (Wasting Syndrome)
- Chemotherapy Side Effects
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Crohn’s Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Decompensated Cirrhosis
- Degenerative Disc Disorder
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Dystonia
- Electrolyte Disturbances
- Epilepsy
- Essential Tremor (Kinetic)
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- Herniated Disc
- HIV/AIDS
- Hydrocephalus
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (chronic)
- Lung Disease
- Lupus
- Lyme Disease
- Migraines
- Mitochondrial Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Muscle Spasms
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myositis
- Neuropathy
- Nausea
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Post Laminectomy Syndrome (Failed Back Syndrome)
- Post Polio Syndrome
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Psoriasis (severe)
- Psychiatric Conditions
- Radiation Therapy Side Effects
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scoliosis
- Sickle Cell Anemia/Disease
- Spasticity
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Terminal condition
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- TMJ Syndrome
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- Trauma
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Other respiratory condition
Understanding Florida Medical Marijuana Card Requirements
Florida makes it simple to become a cannabis patient. To qualify for a Florida medical cannabis card, you must:
- Be a resident of the state of Florida.
- Receive an evaluation and recommendation for medical cannabis treatment from a qualified physician registered with the OMMU.
- Provide medical records documenting your qualifying medical condition.
- Register with the OMMU and receive your Registry ID Card. That serves as your medical cannabis card.
- Pay the required application fee to the Florida Department of Health.
Patients under the age of 18 must have a caregiver registered with the state. The caregiver must be authorized to obtain medical cannabis on the patient's behalf.
You Have a Qualifying Condition for a Florida Medical Card… Now What?
Now that you know you have a qualifying or comparable condition, it's time for an evaluation so a qualified medical practitioner can determine your eligibility for medical cannabis treatment.
NuggMD Florida makes getting your medical card evaluation easy. We connect prospective patients with state-certified doctors who are qualified to recommend cannabis as a treatment option. We believe everyone deserves access to the right medication for their condition. That's why we only charge for your evaluation if you're approved.
Learn how to get a med card in Florida, read about Florida's cannabis laws and regulations, or reach out to NuggMD to get started today.
What Forms Do You Need When Meeting with a Florida Medical Marijuana Doctor?
When it’s time to meet with a qualified cannabis doctor, it's good to come prepared. Bringing the following documents helps ensure a smooth evaluation process and fast, comprehensive support from your doctor. During your evaluation, you should bring with you:
- Photo ID or state driver's license
- Proof of residency
- Medical history (to discuss with your doctor)
Have more questions? Browse our list of common Florida patient FAQs.
