Neurological conditions that qualify in Colorado

Condition by condition

• ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) — Provider's discretion
• Alzheimer's disease — Provider's discretion
• CIDP — Provider's discretion
• Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) — Provider's discretion
• Cluster headaches — Provider's discretion
• Dravet syndrome — Provider's discretion
• Epilepsy & seizures — Listed
• Essential tremor — Provider's discretion
• Huntington's disease — Provider's discretion
• Hydrocephalus — Provider's discretion
• Lennox-Gastaut syndrome — Provider's discretion
• Migraines — Provider's discretion
• Multiple sclerosis — Provider's discretion
• Parkinson's disease — Provider's discretion
• Post-concussion syndrome — Provider's discretion
• Post-polio syndrome — Provider's discretion
• Spinal cord injury or disease — Provider's discretion
• Syringomyelia — Provider's discretion
• Tarlov cysts — Provider's discretion
• Tourette syndrome — Provider's discretion
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI) — Provider's discretion

How to apply

1. Book an in-person visit with an eligible provider (MD or DO for debilitating conditions; dentists and advanced practice providers may also certify disabling conditions).
2. Your provider submits the certification electronically to the registry.
3. Within 6 months, create an account on the CDPHE registry and start a new patient registration.
4. Upload a copy of your Colorado driver's license or ID, link your provider certification, and choose a cultivation option or caregiver.
5. Pay the $52 nonrefundable fee, or apply for a fee waiver if eligible.
6. Once approved, usually in 1-3 business days, download your card to print or show on your phone.

Sources

• CDPHE - Medical Marijuana Registry
• CDPHE - How to apply for a Colorado medical marijuana card
• CDPHE - Medical Marijuana Registry FAQ
• CDPHE - Medical Marijuana Registry Providers
• CDPHE - Medical Marijuana Registry Caregivers
• Colorado Legislative Council - Medical Marijuana: Colorado Law Summary

This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.