Requirements & qualifying conditions
West Virginia's Medical Cannabis Act lists specific serious medical conditions. Here's what you need to qualify.
Qualifying medical conditions
You must have a documented diagnosis of at least one of these conditions:
- Cancer
- HIV or AIDS
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Spinal cord nerve tissue damage with intractable spasticity
- Epilepsy
- Neuropathies
- Huntington's disease
- Crohn's disease
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Intractable seizures
- Sickle cell anemia
- Severe chronic or intractable pain
- Terminal illness
Terminal illness means a prognosis of about one year or less. The final decision on eligibility is made by a licensed physician. See the WV Office of Medical Cannabis for official program rules.
What you'll need
Medical records
Records documenting your qualifying diagnosis. MedCardMD requires a prior diagnosis. If you don't have records yet, complete the intake and we'll guide you.
West Virginia residency
Proof of WV residency, such as a valid driver's license or state ID, for state registration.
Fees
$150 certification ($100 renewal), paid only if approved, plus the $50 state registration fee.
Patients under 18 must have a registered caregiver.
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