Visit a MMCP-licensed medical cannabis practitioner (a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or optometrist) in Mississippi. They will determine if you have a qualifying medical condition.
Please note that there is a cost associated with seeing a registered practitioner to certify the condition. MSDH does not refer to these registered practitioners or set the costs associated with these visits.
Individuals currently diagnosed with or undergoing treatment for the following medical conditions may qualify for medical cannabis use:
Additionally, chronic, terminal and debilitating diseases, illnesses or medical conditions and treatments that cause one or more of the following symptoms may also be eligible:
Once evaluated and deemed qualified, the practitioner will register your medical cannabis certification with the state’s MMCP.
Privacy: The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) does not publish the names of individuals enrolled in the Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP).
Within 60 days of getting certified by a practitioner, you must register as a patient online through the MSDH Licensing Portal or the MS Medical Cannabis Program App to submit your application.
See our MSDH Licensing Portal Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Easily manage your registration and access resources through the MS Medical Cannabis Program App.
During the online application, you will need to upload:
Potential patients are required to pay a non-refundable state application fee of $25. The cost is reduced to $15 for Medicaid participants, disabled veterans, and first responders.
Upon approval, you will receive an electronic identification card that can be used at licensed Mississippi dispensaries.
Approval Time: Once an application and supporting documents that meet regulatory standards are submitted, there is a 30-day review and approval period. After a patient’s application is approved, patient identification cards are issued within five days.
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To apply for a temporary medical cannabis card in Mississippi as a non-resident, you must meet the following criteria:
