Florida Qualifying Conditions
Florida Statute §381.986 defines the medical conditions eligible for a medical marijuana card. Here's what each one means in practice.
Florida Statute §381.986 defines the medical conditions eligible for a medical marijuana card. Here's what each one means in practice.
Patients diagnosed with any form of cancer may qualify, including those managing symptoms of the disease or side effects of treatment such as chemotherapy.
Patients with a diagnosed seizure disorder may be evaluated for medical marijuana as part of their treatment plan.
Diagnosed glaucoma is a recognized qualifying condition under Florida law.
Patients diagnosed with HIV or AIDS may qualify for certification and ongoing symptom management.
A diagnosis of PTSD, from any cause, is a recognized qualifying condition in Florida.
Patients diagnosed with ALS may be evaluated for symptom relief and quality-of-life support.
Diagnosed Crohn's disease and related inflammatory bowel symptoms may qualify a patient for certification.
Patients with a Parkinson's diagnosis may be evaluated for medical marijuana to help manage symptoms.
A diagnosed MS condition is recognized under Florida's medical marijuana statute.
Persistent pain caused by a qualifying condition, expected to last more than 90 days, may qualify a patient for certification.
Patients diagnosed with a terminal condition, as confirmed by a second physician, may qualify for certification.
Florida law also allows certification for "medical conditions of the same kind or class as, or comparable to" those listed above, at the certifying physician's discretion.
Many patients aren't sure whether their condition meets Florida's criteria. The only way to know for certain is a one-on-one evaluation with a qualified physician.