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Get evaluated by a physician who can certify Minnesota patients for the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.
Choose a video or phone appointment for your Minnesota evaluation.
The Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program is run by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management. Patient registration after a practitioner certification.
Minnesota sets its own list of qualifying conditions. You'll need a diagnosis of at least one, confirmed during your evaluation.
Check if I qualifyPick the visit type that suits you when you book. Both take about 5–10 minutes and cost the same.
See the physician face to face on a secure video link from your phone or computer, in about 5–10 minutes.
Book a video callPrefer not to use video? Speak with the physician by phone at your appointment time, in about 5–10 minutes.
Book a phone callIf Minnesota's rules require a video visit for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
Renew your certification and registration before they expire.
Adult use: Legal for adults 21+ (legalized in 2023).
Caregivers must be 18+ and register with the program.
Minors can qualify with a parent or guardian registered as caregiver.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Reviewed October 2026. State rules change, so confirm current fees and requirements with the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management before you apply.
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Answers about the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program, from eligibility to renewal.
Book my evaluationBook your evaluation with HealifyNow. A practitioner certifies your qualifying condition. Complete your registration online. Receive approval. Buy from Minnesota medical dispensaries. Minnesota law expressly allows recertification by telehealth; for a first certification the practitioner decides the visit type. We confirm when you book.
HealifyNow's evaluation is $189 for new patients and $125 for renewals. State fees are separate: Check the Office of Cannabis Management for current fees.
Minnesota's list includes cancer, glaucoma, hiv/aids, tourette's syndrome, als, seizures, multiple sclerosis spasms, crohn's disease, and more.
Set by your certification.
Renew your certification and registration before they expire.
Caregivers must be 18+ and register with the program.
Minors can qualify with a parent or guardian registered as caregiver.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Legal for adults 21+ (legalized in 2023).
Minnesota law expressly allows recertification by telehealth; for a first certification the practitioner decides the visit type. We confirm when you book.
Generally, yes. The Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program is for Minnesota residents, and you'll need proof of residency such as a driver's license or state ID. Some states have separate rules for visiting patients.
Yes. You can book a video call or a phone call for the same price. If Minnesota's rules require video for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
Yes. Evaluations happen by secure, HIPAA-compliant phone or video call, and your health information is shared only as needed for your state certification.
An evaluation with a physician who can certify patients for Minnesota's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.
$189 for new patients, $125 for renewals. State fees are separate.
Marijuana is not FDA-approved for any condition (only Epidiolex, dronabinol and nabilone are approved cannabinoid drugs); medical cards are issued under state law, and in April 2026 DEA moved FDA-approved marijuana products and state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III while other marijuana remains Schedule I pending further rulemaking.
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