Connecticut – Patient FAQ

Fill out our sign-up form, click next, and follow the easy step-by-step process on our website to see a medical marijuana provider and get certified.

The law in CT explicitly says health insurers are not required to cover medical marijuana.

Once approved, our healthcare practitioner will then initiate your application for Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Registry. He or she will ask you for a number of things including a valid e-mail address and primary telephone number.

The length of a Connecticut medical marijuana registration depends on the written certification. A Connecticut-licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) may certify a patient for 6 months, 1 year, 18 months, or 2 years.

To keep things simple, our cannabis doctors at Quick Med Cards continue to offer 1-year certifications so you never have to guess when your card expires.

Eligible patients may also receive a temporary certification or extension from a licensed dispensary pharmacist for up to 90 consecutive days.

To qualify for a standard adult Connecticut medical marijuana registration certificate, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a Connecticut resident.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You must have a debilitating medical condition approved by Connecticut.
• A Connecticut-licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) treating you for that condition must certify you. A physician must issue the certification if your qualifying condition is glaucoma.
• You cannot be confined in a correctional institution or facility under the supervision of the Connecticut Department of Correction.

You must submit acceptable proof of identity and separate proof of Connecticut residency. A Connecticut-issued ID is not the only acceptable identity document. DCP also accepts documents such as an out-of-state driver’s license, U.S. passport or passport card, and permanent resident card.

Patients under 18 may qualify through a separate process that requires two physicians and a parent or guardian to act as the patient’s caregiver. A PA, or APRN cannot replace either physician in the minor-patient process.

Eligible adults may also receive a temporary medical marijuana certification from a licensed dispensary pharmacist for up to 90 days after an in-person assessment. This option is not available to patients under 18 or patients with glaucoma.

Qualifying patients and caregivers registered in another state or jurisdiction may purchase medical cannabis at licensed hybrid retailers and dispensary facilities in Connecticut. They must provide a valid qualifying out-of-state credential, valid government-issued photo ID, and a completed verification form before each purchase. 

Note: This pathway does not issue a Connecticut medical marijuana card or eliminate the residency requirement for a standard Connecticut patient registration certificate.

Patients aged 18 or older may qualify for Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program if they have one of the state’s approved qualifying medical conditions. Patients under age 18 have a separate list of qualifying conditions and must follow a separate registration process.

Below are the qualifying conditions for a medical card in Connecticut:

• ALS
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Cachexia
• Cancer
• Cerebral Palsy
• Chronic Neuropathic Pain
• Chronic Pain
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
• Crohn’s Disease
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
• Epilepsy
• Female Orgasmic Difficulty/Disorder
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS
• Hydrocephalus
• Interstitial Cystitis
• Intractable Neuropathic Pain
• Irreversible Spinal Cord Injury
• MALS Syndrome
• Movement Disorders (Huntington’s Disease)
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Neuropathic Facial Pain
• Osteogenesis Imperfecta
• PTSD
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Intractable Headache Syndromes
• Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
• Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
• Severe Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
• Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Spasticity
• Fibromyalgia
• Spinal Cord Damage
• Terminal Illness
• Tourette Syndrome
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Seizure Disorder
• Vulvodynia and Vulvar Burning
• Wasting Syndrome

No. Having one or more approved qualifying conditions does not guarantee certification. A Connecticut-licensed physician, PA, or  APRN must complete a medically reasonable assessment and determine that the potential benefits of medical marijuana are likely to outweigh the health risks. The provider makes the final certification decision.

Connecticut accepts the following valid, unexpired forms of identification for a medical marijuana card application.

• Connecticut or out-of-state driver’s license
• Connecticut-issued ID card
• Connecticut pistol or firearm permit
• U.S. passport or passport card
• Permanent Resident Card
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Certificate of Citizenship, subject to age restrictions

You must also provide proof of Connecticut residency. 

No. Out-of-state patients cannot apply for a Connecticut medical marijuana card unless they meet Connecticut’s residency requirements and other registration requirements. 

Starting October 1, 2026, eligible patients registered in another state or jurisdiction can purchase medical cannabis at licensed Connecticut dispensaries or hybrid retailers. Before each purchase, they must complete the required verification form and present a valid out-of-state medical cannabis credential and government-issued photo ID.

Your provider may ask for medical records about your condition, medications, or past treatments to help evaluate your health. Bring any records you have to your appointment, as they can help your provider better understand your medical history.

Yes. If our doctor determines that you do not qualify for medical marijuana, you can request a refund of your appointment fee, minus $5 for bank fees. Email staff@quickmedcards.com within 4 months of your appointment date. Refunds do not apply if you miss or cancel your appointment or fail to complete the required state application steps. Read the Quick Med Cards refund policy for details.

Yes. If you find a lower price for a comparable consultation, email the webpage link to staff@quickmedcards.com. Our team will review it and, if it qualifies, beat the price by $5.

Connecticut patient applications can take 30 business days to process. Once your application is approved, the state will email your medical marijuana registration certificate. You will not receive a physical certificate by mail. Instead, you can print the certificate or show it on your phone when visiting a dispensary.

During your consultation, an eligible Connecticut provider reviews your medical history and condition to determine whether you qualify. If approved, the provider submits your certification and starts your state application. You then complete your part of the application for a medical marijuana registration certificate.

Yes. You need to pay the appointment fee to reserve your consultation time. The fee covers your appointment and certification, if approved. Any state application fee is separate and must be paid directly to the state.

Quick Med Cards accepts debit and credit cards. If you need assistance, contact us at (207) 645-1645 or staff@quickmedcards.com.

The Quick Med Cards consultation costs $149, which covers your appointment and certification if approved. Financing may be available for as low as $47, subject to the applicable payment terms and approval. Connecticut charges no state registration fee for medical marijuana patients.

No. Quick Med Cards does not accept insurance for medical marijuana consultations.