Does HIV/AIDS qualify for a medical card in Mississippi?
Yes. The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program lists HIV/AIDS as a qualifying condition. A Mississippi-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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi
- Find a practitioner registered with MSDH (MD, DO, NP, PA or optometrist) and have an in-person evaluation.
- The practitioner submits your written certification electronically to MSDH.
- Create an account on the MSDH licensing portal and complete the patient application.
- Pay the $25 card fee ($15 for Medicaid; waived for qualifying disabled veterans and first responders).
- MSDH reviews the application within about 10 days, and your card is available to print within 5 days of approval.
- Buy at licensed dispensaries within your MMCEU limits.
Mississippi requires your first certification visit in person. Renewals can usually be done online.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $25 ($15 for Medicaid participants; waived for disabled veterans and first responders with documentation)
- Card lasts: 1 year (unless the practitioner sets a shorter term)
- Processing: 10-day review; card available within 5 days of approval
- Patient limit: 28 MMCEUs for residents; 14 MMCEUs for non-residents
- Home grow: Not allowed
- Recreational sales: Not legal
- First visit online: No — in person first
See the full Mississippi cost breakdown and Mississippi program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in Mississippi
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Crohn's & IBD
- Epilepsy & seizures
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- Huntington's disease
- Muscular dystrophy
- Nausea & appetite loss
- Neuropathy (nerve pain)
See every qualifying condition in Mississippi
HIV/AIDS in nearby states
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for HIV/AIDS?
How long does certification take in Mississippi?
Can I renew online in Mississippi?
Sources
- Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program - Frequently Asked Questions
- Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program - Patient FAQ category
- Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program - Additional Patient Support
- MSDH Licensing Portal
- House Bill 611 (2025) - committee substitute
- 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.