Delaware Medical Marijuana 2024 List of Conditions
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Shatha Atiya on April 16, 2024
You must be a resident of Delaware with a marijuana certification from a licensed cannabis doctor in the state to qualify for a medical marijuana card.
By the end of this page, you will have the answers to these questions:
- What are the qualifying conditions for a medical card in Delaware?
- What are the Delaware medical marijuana requirements?
- How do I get a medical marijuana card in Delaware?
All the information on this page is sourced directly from the official Delaware Department of Health & Social Services website. So, you can trust that you are reading an accurate and up-to-date resource. Let’s begin.
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What Qualifies for a Medical Card in DE?
To qualify for a medical marijuana card in Delaware, you must meet the following qualifications:
1. Be 18 years of age or older. However, pediatric patients with parental consent may also be eligible.
2. Have a Health Care Practitioner Certification from a licensed medical marijuana doctor in Delaware.
4. Be a Delaware resident with proof of residency. For example, a DE Driver’s License or Delaware State ID.
*Please note: Out-of-state patients with valid MMJ cards from their home state can buy medical cannabis from Delaware dispensaries.
The Delaware Medical Marijuana 2024 List of Conditions includes:
The Delaware Medical Marijuana Program recently scraped its list of qualifying conditions. As a result, a doctor can certify you for any illness as long as they believe you could benefit from cannabis treatment.
Also, patients aged 65 and older have an option to self-certify. They do not need an MMJ certification to apply for a Delaware medical card.
Below is the previous list of qualifying conditions for a medical card in Delaware.
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Agitation of Alzheimer’s disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS / Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
- Autism with self-injurious or aggressive behavior
- Cancer
- Chronic Debilitating Migraines
- Decompensated cirrhosis
- Glaucoma
- Intractable epilepsy
- Positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV Positive)
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Terminal illness
- A chronic illness or medical condition whose symptoms or treatment causes:
- Cachexia or wasting syndrome
- Intractable nausea
- Seizures
- Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those symptomatic of Multiple Sclerosis
- Severe, debilitating pain unresponsive to treatment for over three months or for which other medical options produce adverse side effects.
I Meet the Delaware Medical Marijuana Requirements – What’s Next?
Applying for your Delaware medical card is easy once you meet all the medical marijuana requirements. So, this is how to go forward with your Delaware medical marijuana card application:
1. Schedule an appointment with a medical marijuana doctor in Delaware and get certified for medical marijuana.
2. Create an account on the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program Portal.
3. Complete the online patient application.
4. Upload all the required documents.
5. Pay the non-refundable government fee.
Which documents are required for the Delaware medical card application?
To complete your application, you must have the following documents ready:
1. A Health Care Practitioner Certification from a licensed medical marijuana doctor in Delaware.
2. Proof of Delaware residency. For instance:
- Delaware Driver’s License
- Delaware State ID
Key Takeaways
- Only Delaware residents with a medical condition are eligible for a medical marijuana card.
- A Delaware cannabis doctor must certify you for medical marijuana before you can apply for a medical card.
- Both adults and minors can get medical cannabis in Delaware. However, eligible children must have their parents or legal guardians register as caregivers.
- Patients aged 65 and older can self-certify, meaning they do not need a cannabis certification to apply for the Delaware medical card.
- After certification, qualifying patients must apply for their medical cards through the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program.
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Common Questions about the Delaware Medical Marijuana 2024 List of Conditions
Below are the answers to questions patients have concerning the Delaware 2024 list of conditions.
Will Delaware check with a doctor to see if I have a qualifying condition?
Yes, if you choose to submit a paper application, the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program will contact the certifying physician to verify the authenticity of the marijuana certification.
But, for online applicants, the doctor will certify you in the system, meaning that verification is instant once the doctor completes it.
Am I eligible if my medical condition isn't listed under Delaware’s qualifying conditions?
Yes, you may still be eligible. Delaware recently scrapped its list of qualifying conditions. So, your physician can certify you for medical cannabis as long as they believe it could benefit your health.
If my condition is on the list of qualifying medical conditions, does this mean that I automatically qualify for the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program?
No. You must obtain a marijuana certification from a licensed MMJ doctor in Delaware first. Only then can you apply for a Delaware medical card.
However, patients aged 65 and older do not need to get certified by a doctor to apply for a medical marijuana card.
I have a debilitating condition but my physician is refusing to certify me for the program. Aren’t they required to?
No. The law does not obligate physicians to certify patients for medical marijuana.
If your physician seems unwilling to issue you with a marijuana certification, you can get a second opinion from one of our doctors. Simply create an account with Quick Med Cards and connect with a medical marijuana doctor in Delaware accepting new patients.
I live in another state and have a debilitating medical condition. Can I apply for the program?
You can only buy medical marijuana from dispensaries in Delaware if you have a valid out-of-state medical marijuana card.
The dispensary staff can help you complete an out-of-state application. Afterward, you will receive an out-of-state medical card that will let you buy marijuana from dispensaries in the state.
Patient Resources and Forms
Contact details for the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program
State Agency: Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) – Division of Public Health
Phone: 302-744-4749
Fax: 302-744-5366
Email: MedicalMarijuanaDPH@delaware.gov
Website: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/medmarhome.html