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How to Get Your Medical Card in Minnesota

  • 1. Chat with a Doctor

    Meet with a licensed doctor of medicine, physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse to get certified. NuggMD has physicians available from 8am to 10pm daily, including weekends.

  • 2. Get Approved

    Once you’re approved, your physician will enter your approval in the state's system. You'll then receive an email with instructions to finish your state registration via Minnesota’s online portal.

  • 3. Purchase Your Cannabis

    You'll then head over to your Cannabis Patient Center where your information will be reviewed by a pharmacist. The pharmacist will then recommend your dose and types of cannabis products. Your MN certification will be good for three years.

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Why get a medical cannabis card in Minnesota?
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Purchasing legal medical cannabis from a Minnesota dispensary ensures you're using safe, tested product.
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Certified medical cannabis patients are exempt from the state's 10% tax on recreational cannabis.
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Minnesota MMJ patients receive legal protections that aren't available to consumers without a medical card.
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Many states offer medical marijuana reciprocity in their programs to visiting patients.
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Get support from a qualified practitioner who can answer your healthcare and cannabis questions.
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  • " They are super efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. Doctor was super friendly and helpful and I was approved within minutes. NuggMD made getting my medical cannabis card a breeze! Highly recommend!!"

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  • " The evaluation was easy to fill out and I was contacted by a doctor within minutes. It made what could have been a complicated process straightforward, highly recommend!"

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  • " NuggMD walked me through the process and held my hand (figuratively) the whole way. Registering was quick and easy ... and unbelievably fast. I definitely recommend their services."

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  • " I really appreciate the fast and easy navigation of the website. I was kept informed thru the whole process. It is reassuring to know I can have a stress-free experience with NuggMD"

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Qualifying Conditions for a MN Medical Marijuana Card

Qualifying conditions in Minnesota now include any condition recommended, approved, or authorized by a person’s health care practitioner. Some of the most common conditions approved for medical cannabis are chronic pain, cancer treatment, IBS, OCD, PTSD, seizures, and multiple sclerosis

How to Register as a Cannabis Caregiver in Minnesota

Minnesota no longer requires doctor approval for a patient to assign a caregiver. A caregiver must be the patient’s spouse, parent, or legal guardian. Simply add your caregiver’s name and information during the registration process, and they’ll receive an email inviting them to complete the registration process.

Steps to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Minnesota

To get your Minnesota medical cannabis card, meet with a qualified practitioner to determine if medical cannabis is right for you. Once approved, you’ll receive an email with instructions to finish your state registration.

Renew Your Minnesota Medical Card in Minutes

Minnesota requires patients to renew their medical marijuana card every three years. You’ll receive reminder emails 60 and 30 days before your expiration so you can schedule a renewal evaluation with a medical practitioner and complete the process with the state.

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We are a team of cannabis and technology professionals focused on connecting you with state-licensed doctors. We believe all people deserve access to medical cannabis if they think it might improve their quality of life. Since our founding in 2015, we’ve held ourselves and our partners to the highest standards to ensure every patient we serve is able to access reliable cannabis information, trustworthy medical practitioners, and proactive updates on the cannabis healthcare ecosystem and legislation that may affect their experience as a medical cannabis patient.

Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur or thinking of becoming a first-time medical marijuana patient, our network of doctors will listen to your needs and give you an honest opinion about whether they think cannabis can help.

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Frequently asked. Frequently answered.

You must be a Minnesota resident to become a medical marijuana patient in the state. You must also be diagnosed with a qualifying condition by a Minnesota-licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.

 

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Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in Minnesota include:

 

* Alzheimer’s disease

* Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

* Autism

* Cancer

* Chronic Pain

* Glaucoma

* HIV/AIDS

* Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

* Seizures

* Muscle Spasms (including those caused by conditions like Multiple Sclerosis)

* Terminal illness, with a probable life expectancy of less than one year.

 

Patients may also qualify if their condition or treatment causes severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia (severe wasting).

 

Browse a complete list of qualifying conditions in Minnesota.

Minnesota no longer limits the conditions for which a doctor can recommend medical cannabis.

Minnesota medical marijuana patients can access exclusive benefits unavailable to recreational consumers. Medical card holders get support from a qualified pharmacist who can answer their healthcare and cannabis questions and ensure they understand possible interactions with their current medications and treatment plan. While adult-use consumers have a 2-ounce possession limit, medical patients can purchase up to 450 grams per 30 days as permitted by their doctor.

Minnesota does not charge a state registration fee for your medical card, so patients are only responsible for the cost of the required doctor’s evaluation. NuggMD offers low-cost Minnesota medical cannabis evaluations, and there’s no risk because you’re only billed if you’re approved for medical cannabis.

Currently, health insurance does not cover the cost of medical marijuana in Minnesota. Since cannabis remains federally illegal, insurance will not pay for medical marijuana or the costs associated with obtaining a medical marijuana card. This may change in the future if federal laws around cannabis are updated.

It can take Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management up to 30 days to process your medical marijuana card application. You can start the process by getting your doctor’s evaluation through NuggMD in as little as 15 minutes, with no appointment needed. Our doctors are standing by from 8am to 10pm daily, including weekends.

With NuggMD, you are ONLY charged for your evaluation if you are approved. We believe everyone deserves access to a qualified medical cannabis doctor, and the cost of an evaluation shouldn’t be a barrier.

You’ll only be charged if you’re approved for your medical marijuana certification. If not, your evaluation is free! If you sign up and pay for your evaluation, but then cancel before your evaluation, there is a small $10 fee for the payment processing. You can also change your mind after your evaluation if you wish and request a refund, but you must do so before your certification has been submitted to the state. Once you’ve been certified, a refund for services will no longer be available. Please send an email to support@nuggmd.com with the subject line “Refund Request” and a brief description of your issue. Patients won’t receive a refund for failure to follow through with their certification process once the practitioner completes the certification requirements. It is the patient’s responsibility to complete their certification. If you’re stuck or having trouble completing your certification, please reach out to customer service and our agents will help you through the process. We want to make sure you’re 100% satisfied with your purchase being that you, the customer, are the most important thing to us! Once a refund has been initiated, please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to transfer back to the card you used for the transaction. A refund is no longer available more than 30 days after the date of your evaluation. If any issues arise, please feel free to reach back out for further assistance.

Yes! You have the right to renew your medical marijuana recommendation with any practitioner you see fit. You can schedule a same-day appointment with a Minnesota state-licensed NuggMD medical marijuana doctor any time between 8am and 10pm daily. If you do choose to renew with a different provider, make sure you bring your medical records and full history, as your evaluation will need to be thorough. 

This depends on the state to which you’re traveling. Each state has different rules regarding reciprocity, and some don’t allow it at all. Check with your destination state to learn more.

Yes, but if you don’t have a government-issued ID that reflects your current Minnesota address, you’ll need to provide other proof of residency in the state.

 

Read more about Minnesota’s cannabis laws and regulations.