Michigan qualifying conditions: the full official list
These are the conditions on the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program (MMMP)'s official list. Each links to what it means for Michigan patients.
The official list
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) — listed as “Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)”
- Alzheimer's disease — listed as “Agitation of Alzheimer's disease”
- Arthritis
- Autism spectrum disorder — listed as “Autism”
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome — listed as “A chronic or debilitating disease, or its treatment, that causes cachexia or wasting syndrome”
- Cancer
- Cerebral palsy
- Chronic pain
- Crohn's & IBD — listed as “Crohn's disease”
- Epilepsy & seizures — listed as “A chronic or debilitating disease, or its treatment, that causes seizures (including epilepsy)”
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS — listed as “HIV positive”
- Hepatitis C
- Nail-patella syndrome — listed as “Nail patella”
- Nausea & appetite loss — listed as “A chronic or debilitating disease, or its treatment, that causes severe nausea”
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) — listed as “Obsessive compulsive disorder”
- PTSD — listed as “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)”
- Parkinson's disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Severe muscle spasms & spasticity — listed as “A chronic or debilitating disease, or its treatment, that causes severe and persistent muscle spasms (including MS)”
- Spinal cord injury or disease — listed as “Spinal cord injury”
- Tourette syndrome — listed as “Tourette's disease”
- Ulcerative colitis
Always confirm against the official Michigan list, which can change.
What to do next
- See a Michigan-licensed MD or DO, who completes the Physician Certification after evaluating you.
- To apply online (patients without a caregiver), create an account on the MMMP portal within six months of your evaluation.
- If you have or want a caregiver, mail the full paper Application Packet instead.
- Include proof of Michigan residency (driver's license, state ID or voter registration).
- Pay the $40 fee by card or e-check online, or by check or money order made out to State of Michigan - MMMP.
- Wait for your card or a denial letter, which the agency must issue within 20 business days. Online applicants get a temporary card by email.
Sources
- CRA - MMMP Patients & Caregivers
- CRA FAQ - What medical conditions are eligible?
- CRA FAQ - How much is the application fee?
- CRA FAQ - When does a patient registry identification card expire?
- CRA FAQ - How long does it take to receive a registry identification card?
- CRA FAQ - Residency requirement
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.