Missouri Medical Card Requirements & Qualifying Conditions
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shatha Atiya on April 16, 2024
You may be eligible for a medical marijuana card in Missouri if you are a resident with a qualifying medical condition.
By the end of this page, you will have the answers to these questions:
- What are the qualifying conditions for a medical card in Missouri?
- What are the Missouri medical card requirements?
- Do I qualify for a medical card in Missouri?
All the information on this page is sourced directly from the official Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services website. So, you can trust that you are reading an accurate and up-to-date resource. Let’s proceed.
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Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Card in Missouri
Are you wondering what qualifies for a medical card in Missouri?
In brief: Missourians who suffer from certain medical conditions classified as “chronic and debilitating” may be eligible for a medical card in the state.
To qualify, patients must receive an official diagnosis from a doctor confirming that they have a condition on the state’s list of qualifying conditions.
The list of qualifying medical conditions in Missouri includes:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Autism
- Cachexia (wasting syndrome)
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Huntington’s disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Crohn’s disease
- Intractable migraines unresponsive to other therapies
- Neuropathies
- Sickle cell anemia
- Terminal illness
- A chronic medical condition that causes severe, persistent pain or persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), seizures, Parkinson’s disease, and Tourette’s syndrome.
- A chronic medical condition whose treatment includes prescription medications that could lead to physical or psychological dependence. And a state-licensed physician determines that medical marijuana could be an effective and safer alternative treatment for the condition.
- Debilitating psychiatric disorders diagnosed by a state-licensed psychiatrist. Including, but not limited to, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Based on the professional judgment of a physician, any other chronic or debilitating medical condition. For example, hepatitis C.
How hard is it to get a medical card in Missouri?
Getting a medical card in Missouri is easy if you meet all the requirements. Are you a resident of Missouri aged 18 years or older diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition?
If yes, you already have a foot in the door for your med card. What next? You need a physician certification from an MMJ doctor in MO. (You can get one in less than 15 minutes with Quick Med Cards.) Finally, what’s left is completing your medical card application on the state portal. That’s all it takes! Easy right?
Missouri Medical Marijuana Card Requirements
Being diagnosed with a qualifying condition is just one of several Missouri medical card requirements.
Other requirements include:
1. You must be a resident of Missouri.
2. You must be at least 18 years old to apply as an adult.
3. A licensed MMJ doctor in MO must issue you with a written physician certification to verify your eligibility.
* A caregiver must register on your behalf if you are a minor. (Below 18 years of age)
How to Get a Medical Card in Missouri
It’s easy and straightforward to qualify for a medical card in Missouri.
All you need to do is follow these two steps:
1. Obtain a Missouri medical marijuana physician certification form.
2. Register with the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program.
Not sure how to get a physician certification form?
With Quick Med Cards, you can get your medical marijuana certification anywhere in Missouri. The entire process is online and takes less than 15 minutes!
1. Sign up with Quick Med Cards and create your account.
2. Speak with our cannabis doctor via video call.
3. If approved, you’ll get your certification following your appointment.
Don’t waste time waiting at the doctor’s office. Let us take care of all the hassle for you so that there’s nothing stopping what matters most – your health.
Missouri Medical Marijuana Qualifications Checklist
By now, you know whether you are a qualifying patient for medical marijuana in Missouri. Use the checklist below to confirm that you have all the required documents ready for your Missouri medical card application:
1. A Physician certification form (Your marijuana certification.) After your appointment, the certifying physician will submit the form electronically on your behalf.
2. A legible copy of your federal or state-issued photo ID.
3. Parental or legal guardian consent form for qualifying minors (patients under 18 years of age.)
4. A clear, colored photo of your face that’s not more than three months old.
5. Proof of receiving assistance from Missouri programs for low-income individuals. (If applicable)
Note: Missouri scraped the proof of Missouri residency requirement for qualifying patients in December 2022.
Key Highlights
- A Missouri cannabis doctor must issue you with a physician certification as confirmation that you ail from one of the qualifying conditions.
- You can get your marijuana certification online over a video call, thanks to telemedicine.
- You must apply for your Missouri medical card on the registration portal once your cannabis doctor certifies you for medical marijuana.
- Eligible patients under 18 must receive the consent of their parent or legal guardian before accessing medical cannabis. Moreover, the parent or legal guardian must register as the minor patient’s caregiver.
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Got Questions About Qualifying Conditions and Requirements for a Medical Card in Missouri?
Below are answers to questions you may have about the requirements and qualifying conditions for a medical card in Missouri.
Can you get a medical card for anxiety and depression in Missouri?
Yes. You can get a medical card for anxiety and depression in Missouri.
Nearly 17% of medical marijuana cards in Missouri are for debilitating psychiatric disorders, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The process for getting a medical card for anxiety and depression in Missouri is similar to the process for getting a medical card for any other condition. To get a medical card for anxiety and depression in Missouri, you will need to be diagnosed by a state-licensed psychiatrist. Once you have been diagnosed with one of these conditions, you will be able to get a medical card that will allow you to purchase marijuana from dispensaries in Missouri.
Can you get a medical card for ADHD in Missouri?
Unfortunately, ADHD is not recognized as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Missouri.
However, this doesn’t mean people who live with the disorder cannot still qualify to receive cannabis treatments. In Missouri, any debilitating psychiatric disorder can be a qualifying condition if a state-licensed psychiatrist diagnoses you and determines that cannabis could help treat your symptoms.
Can you get an MMJ card for migraines in MO?
Intractable migraines are one of the qualifying conditions for a medical card in Missouri.
So, you can get a medical card in MO if you’re suffering from migraines that don’t respond to other forms of treatment. Marijuana is a potent painkiller and may reduce your pain levels and give you much-needed relief. Our medical marijuana doctors in MO are experts at treating chronic pain with MMJ. Don’t suffer in silence – get in touch with us today and get approved for your Missouri medical card.
How old to get a medical marijuana card in Missouri?
There is no minimum age for medical marijuana in Missouri.
So, you can get a medical card in Missouri as an adult or a minor. Adult patients are at least 18 years old, while minors are those below 18. While qualifying adult patients can apply for the med card directly, minors cannot. Instead, their parents or legal guardians must register on their behalf.
What qualifies you for a medical card in Missouri?
A diagnosis with one of the qualifying conditions is mainly what qualifies you for a medical card in Missouri.
Some illnesses include Alzheimer’s, ALS, autism, cachexia, cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, PTSD, and sickle cell anemia. Also, you must be a resident of Missouri aged 18 years or older. If you are a minor, your parent or legal guardian must apply for your medical card on your behalf.
Can you get a medical card for insomnia in Missouri?
Have trouble sleeping? You could get a medical card for insomnia in Missouri even if it is not on the list of qualifying conditions.
To do so, your doctor or psychiatrist must determine that you’re suffering from debilitating insomnia or that it’s caused by an underlying psychological problem like depression or anxiety. So, if you are having difficulty falling asleep or staying awake you can consult with one of our doctors today who can evaluate whether marijuana treatment may help alleviate your insomnia.
Patient Resources and Forms
How to Contact the Missouri Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation
State Agency: Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS)
Phone:
866-219-0165
(Agents are available every Tuesday – Thursday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST)
Mailing Address:
Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570