Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis in Mississippi

Medical cannabis is legal in Mississippi through the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program. However, patients have to get a certification from a qualified healthcare practitioner and obtain a valid Mississippi Medical Cannabis Registry ID Card before they can legally purchase or possess medical cannabis from a dispensary.

Who Qualifies?

Mississippi law allows medical cannabis for patients diagnosed with certain qualifying medical conditions.

These include:

• Cancer

• Parkinson’s disease

• Huntington’s disease

• Muscular dystrophy

• Glaucoma

• Spastic quadriplegia

• Positive HIV status

• AIDS

• Hepatitis

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

• Crohn’s disease

• Ulcerative colitis

• Sickle cell anemia

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Agitation associated with dementia

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Autism spectrum disorder

• Chronic pain

• Diabetic or peripheral neuropathy

• Spinal cord disease or severe injury

• Severe or intractable muscle spasms

• Intractable nausea

• Seizure disorders, including epilepsy

• Terminal illness

• Any condition causing cachexia (wasting syndrome)

• Any condition treated with hospice or palliative care

• Any chronic medical condition for which opioids have been prescribed

• Any condition your certified healthcare practitioner determines may benefit from medical cannabis under Mississippi law

How Do I Get a Medical Card?

Getting your Mississippi medical cannabis card is easier than many people think.

Step 1: Schedule an appointment with a qualified medical cannabis practitioner.

Step 2: If you qualify, your practitioner will submit your certification electronically.

Step 3: Complete your application through the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program portal.

Step 4: Once approved, you’ll receive your registry ID card and can begin shopping at licensed dispensaries throughout the state.

At Hill Country Cannabis, we believe education comes before everything else. Whether you’re new to medical cannabis or have been a patient for years, our goal is to help you understand your options and find products that fit your needs.

Stop by our Oxford location, ask questions, and let our team help you feel comfortable throughout the process.