Minnesota qualifying conditions: the full official list

Yes. OCM lists 'any medical condition' for which the patient's practitioner has recommended, approved or authorized cannabis as a qualifying condition.

The official list

• ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) — listed as “Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)”
• Alzheimer's disease
• Autism spectrum disorder — listed as “Autism spectrum disorder (must meet DSM-5)”
• Cachexia & wasting syndrome — listed as “Cancer (if it or its treatment causes severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe wasting)”
• Cancer — listed as “Cancer (if it or its treatment causes severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe wasting)”
• Chronic pain — listed as “Cancer (if it or its treatment causes severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe wasting)”
• Crohn's & IBD — listed as “Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease”
• Epilepsy & seizures — listed as “Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy”
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS
• Insomnia — listed as “Obstructive sleep apnea”
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — listed as “Irritable bowel syndrome”
• Nausea & appetite loss — listed as “Cancer (if it or its treatment causes severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe wasting)”
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) — listed as “Obsessive-compulsive disorder”
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• PTSD — listed as “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)”
• Severe muscle spasms & spasticity — listed as “Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of MS”
• Sickle cell disease
• Terminal illness & hospice — listed as “Terminal illness with a life expectancy under one year (if it or its treatment causes severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe wasting)”
• Tourette syndrome

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

What to do next

1. See a Minnesota-licensed physician, physician assistant or APRN (telehealth is allowed) and give them your email address.
2. The practitioner certifies your condition in the Medical Cannabis Registry, and you'll get an email with your personal registration link.
3. Using that link, enroll online within 90 days of the certification, uploading a photo of an accepted ID and adding a caregiver if needed.
4. Wait for approval by email, which can take up to 30 days.
5. Schedule a dispensary visit, complete the patient self-evaluation in your registry account, and bring your photo ID, medication list and visit summary.
6. A pharmacist at the dispensary reviews your account and recommends products.

Sources

• OCM - Qualifying Medical Conditions
• OCM - Minnesota's Medical Cannabis Program Patient Guide (Jan 2025)
• Minn. Stat. 342.52 - Patient registry program
• Minn. Stat. 342.51 - Medical cannabis endorsements and distribution
• OCM - Frequently Asked Questions (Division of Medical Cannabis)

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.