Does HIV/AIDS qualify for a medical card in Connecticut?
Yes. The Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program lists HIV or AIDS positive status as a qualifying condition. A Connecticut-licensed provider still has to evaluate you and agree that cannabis is appropriate.
About HIV/AIDS
Limited evidence. Limited evidence shows cannabinoids increase appetite and reduce weight loss in HIV/AIDS.
Symptoms Connecticut patients most often hope to ease:
- Poor appetite and unwanted weight loss
- Nausea, including from medicines
- Burning or tingling nerve pain in the feet and hands
- Trouble sleeping
- Anxiety and low mood
Read more: medical marijuana for HIV/AIDS.
How to get certified in Connecticut
- Visit a Connecticut-licensed physician, APRN or PA (in person or by telehealth) who treats your qualifying condition.
- Give the provider a valid email address and phone number so they can submit your certification.
- Create an account in the DCP BizNet medical marijuana registration system and verify your email.
- Choose 'I Am a Patient' and confirm your identity with your date of birth and email.
- Upload a photo ID and a proof of Connecticut residency, and add your caregiver if your provider authorized one.
- Answer the attestation questions and submit; there is no registration fee.
Connecticut allows the evaluation by telehealth, so you can see a Connecticut-licensed provider by video. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $0 (registration fees eliminated July 1, 2023)
- Card lasts: 1 year from the date of provider certification
- Processing: Usually within 1–2 weeks
- Patient limit: Up to 5 ounces of cannabis flower
- Home grow: Patients 18+ may grow 3 mature and 3 immature plants indoors at their primary residence, with no more than 12 plants per household
- Recreational sales: Legal for adults 21+
- First visit online: Yes
See the full Connecticut cost breakdown and Connecticut program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in Connecticut
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Arthritis
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Cerebral palsy
- Chronic back pain
- Chronic pain
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Crohn's & IBD
- Cystic fibrosis
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
See every qualifying condition in Connecticut
HIV/AIDS in nearby states
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for HIV/AIDS?
How long does certification take in Connecticut?
Can I renew online in Connecticut?
Sources
- CT Cannabis - Qualifying Conditions
- CT DCP - Qualifying Patient FAQs
- CT Cannabis - Register for a Medical Marijuana Card
- CT Cannabis - Advantages of being registered with the Medical Marijuana Program
- CT DCP - Registration Fees for Medical Marijuana Patients and Caregivers are Eliminated (2023)
- CT Cannabis - Can I grow cannabis at home?
- 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.