Minnesota – FAQ

You must meet the following requirements to get a medical card in Minnesota:

• You must be a resident of Minnesota
• A licensed cannabis doctor in MN must certify you, confirming that you have a qualifying medical condition

The qualifying conditions for a medical marijuana card in Minnesota include:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Autism spectrum disorder (must meet DSM-5)
• Cancer*
• Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder
• Chronic pain
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS
• Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease
• Intractable pain
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Seizures, including those synonymous with epilepsy
• Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those typical of multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Sickle cell disease
• Terminal illness*, with a probable life expectancy of less than one year 
• Tourette syndrome

* If your illness or its treatment causes: 

• Severe or chronic pain
• Nausea or severe vomiting
• Cachexia or severe wasting

Even if your condition is not among the 19 conditions named in Minnesota law, a participating Minnesota-licensed health care practitioner may certify it when they recommend, approve, or authorize cannabis to treat the condition.

Follow the steps below to get certified for medical marijuana with Quick Med Cards:

1. Complete our sign-up form and create your account.
2. Book your appointment with one of our Minnesota medical marijuana doctors.
3. Attend your virtual consultation over a video call.
4. Get your certification after the doctor’s approval.

No. The law doesn’t obligate marijuana doctors in MN to approve patients for medical marijuana. Still, our MMJ doctors will most likely certify you if your health could benefit from medical cannabis.

Yes. Once you book your appointment, we’ll send you a secure link for your video call when the consultation time approaches. You’ll meet with your physician to discuss how medical cannabis could benefit your health–this generally takes 10-15 minutes. After your doctor approves, you’ll receive your certification via email. It’ll also be available from your Quick Med Cards dashboard.

Getting your certification is just step one of getting your Minnesota medical marijuana card. Next, you must complete your application on the state’s Medical Cannabis Registry.

Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program doesn’t issue medical cards to patients.

You’ll receive an approval email from the Office of Cannabis Management confirming your enrollment in the program.

Minnesota does not issue medical cannabis cards. Your approved Medical Cannabis Registry enrollment is valid for 3 years.

You can access a verification document from your patient account on the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Registry.

Minnesota does not charge an annual patient enrollment fee for the Medical Cannabis Program.

The doctor consultation costs $149, and our financing option lets you book an appointment for as little as $47.

To enroll in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program, you must provide identification and proof of Minnesota residency. Accepted identification includes:

• A valid Minnesota driver’s license
• A valid Minnesota state identification card
• A military ID card
• A U.S. passport or passport card
• A Tribal ID from a federally recognized Tribe in Minnesota
• A Veterans Affairs ID card

If you use another state, federal, or Tribal government-issued photo ID, you must also provide documentation showing your current Minnesota address. You must upload an image of your ID when completing the online enrollment application.

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.

Yes. You need to pay the appointment fee to reserve your consultation time. The fee covers your appointment and certification, if approved. 

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

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

No. Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program is for Minnesota residents. However, visiting patients can purchase medical cannabis from eligible Minnesota-licensed medical cannabis businesses by presenting valid medical cannabis credentials from their home state and an accepted photo ID. They do not need to enroll in Minnesota’s program. 

Yes. Your healthcare provider must review your medical records, diagnostic tests, and laboratory results to confirm your qualifying condition. Prepare relevant records and test results for your appointment. Your provider will certify your condition before you complete the state’s enrollment process.

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.