Vermont qualifying conditions: the full official list

The official list

• Cachexia & wasting syndrome — listed as “A disease, condition or its treatment that causes cachexia or wasting syndrome”
• Cancer
• Chronic pain — listed as “A disease, condition or its treatment that causes chronic pain”
• Crohn's & IBD — listed as “Crohn's disease”
• Epilepsy & seizures — listed as “A disease, condition or its treatment that causes seizures”
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS — listed as “Positive status for HIV”
• Multiple sclerosis
• Nausea & appetite loss — listed as “A disease, condition or its treatment that causes severe nausea”
• PTSD — listed as “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)”
• Parkinson's disease
• Ulcerative colitis

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

What to do next

1. Confirm you are a Vermont resident with one of the listed qualifying conditions.
2. See a health care professional who has treated you for at least three months (or qualifies for an exception) and has done a physical exam.
3. Have the professional complete and submit the Healthcare Professional Verification Form, signed within the last six months.
4. Create an account in the CCB online portal on a desktop or laptop (it does not work on phones or tablets).
5. Upload a recent color photo and your Vermont ID details, then pay the $50 fee by credit or debit card.
6. Wait for the CCB to review the application, usually within 30 days; incomplete applications get 30 days to be fixed.

Sources

• Medical Cannabis Program - Vermont Cannabis Control Board
• Medical Program FAQs - Vermont Cannabis Control Board
• Medical Applications and Forms - Vermont Cannabis Control Board
• CCB Rule 3: Medical Cannabis (adopted text, 2025)

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.