Does migraines qualify for a medical card in Connecticut?
Yes. The Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program lists Hydrocephalus with intractable headache as a qualifying condition. A Connecticut-licensed provider still has to evaluate you and agree that cannabis is appropriate.
About migraines
Limited evidence. Research is mostly observational. Survey studies report fewer and shorter migraines among patients who use cannabis, but there aren't yet large controlled trials.
Symptoms Connecticut patients most often hope to ease:
- Throbbing headache pain during attacks
- Nausea and vomiting with attacks
- Frequent attacks that disrupt work and family life
- Trouble sleeping before or after an attack
- Neck and shoulder tension that comes with attacks
Read more: medical marijuana for migraines.
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
Migraines in nearby states
- Migraines in New York
- Migraines in Massachusetts
- Migraines in Rhode Island
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for migraines?
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.