Maryland qualifying conditions: the full official list

The official list

• Anorexia & appetite loss — listed as “Anorexia”
• Cachexia & wasting syndrome — listed as “Cachexia”
• Chronic pain — listed as “Severe or chronic pain”
• Epilepsy & seizures — listed as “Seizures”
• Glaucoma
• Nausea & appetite loss — listed as “Severe nausea”
• PTSD — listed as “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)”
• Severe muscle spasms & spasticity — listed as “Severe or persistent muscle spasms”

Always confirm against the official Maryland list, which can change.

What to do next

1. Create a Maryland OneStop account and verify your email address.
2. Gather digital copies of your photo ID, proof of Maryland residency (dated within 90 days), your Social Security number and a recent color photo.
3. Submit the patient registration application. Approval is free, and you'll get a patient ID number by email.
4. See an MCA-registered certifying provider, in person or by video, for your written certification.
5. Optionally order a $25 plastic ID card or name a caregiver in OneStop.
6. At a dispensary, show your government photo ID along with your patient ID card or number.

Sources

• MCA - Patients
• MCA - Adult Patient Registration
• MCA Guidance: Medical Patients, Caregivers, Etc. (June 2024)
• MCA - Certifying Providers
• MCA - Provider FAQ
• COMAR 14.17.04.03 - Written Certification

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.