Does epilepsy and seizures qualify in Missouri?
Yes. The Missouri Medical Marijuana Program lists Epilepsy as a qualifying condition. A Missouri-licensed provider still has to evaluate you and agree that cannabis is appropriate.
About epilepsy and seizures
Stronger evidence. The FDA has approved a prescription CBD medicine (Epidiolex) for seizures linked to Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome and tuberous sclerosis complex, based on controlled trials.
Symptoms Missouri patients most often hope to ease:
- Seizures that continue despite trying two or more medicines
- Side effects such as tiredness and fogginess from seizure medicines
- Poor sleep that can make seizures more likely
- Anxiety about when the next seizure will happen
- Mood and behavior changes linked to epilepsy
Read more: medical marijuana for epilepsy and seizures.
How to get certified in Missouri
- See a Missouri physician or nurse practitioner for a certification (telemedicine is allowed if it meets the standard of care).
- Submit your application within 30 days of the certification date through the DHSS online registry portal.
- Upload a legible government-issued photo ID and a clear color photo of your face.
- Pay the patient card fee, and add the cultivation authorization if you want to grow.
- Wait for DHSS to decide, which it must do within 30 days.
- Buy at licensed dispensaries with your patient ID card.
Missouri allows the evaluation by telehealth, so you can see a Missouri-licensed provider by video. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $28.92 (July 2026-June 2027 fee schedule)
- Card lasts: 3 years
- Processing: DHSS has 30 days to process patient and caregiver applications
- Patient limit: 60-day supply (12 oz of dried, unprocessed marijuana or equivalent); up to 90-day supply for patients with cultivation authorization, with the excess locked up
- Home grow: With a cultivation authorization ($57.83): 6 flowering plants, 6 non-flowering plants over 14 inches and 6 under 14 inches per patient, in an enclosed, locked facility
- Recreational sales: Legal for adults 21+
- First visit online: Yes
See the full Missouri cost breakdown and Missouri program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in Missouri
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Crohn's & IBD
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- Huntington's disease
- Migraines
- Neuropathy (nerve pain)
- PTSD
See every qualifying condition in Missouri
Epilepsy & seizures in nearby states
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for epilepsy and seizures?
How long does certification take in Missouri?
Can I renew online in Missouri?
Sources
- DHSS - Cannabis Patient Services
- DHSS - Qualifying Medical Conditions
- DHSS - Patient & Consumer FAQs
- DHSS - Fee Schedule
- DHSS - Cultivation (Patient/Caregiver/Consumer)
- DHSS - General FAQs
- National Academies — The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (2017)
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.