Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a Kentucky Medical Cannabis Card, you must meet the following criteria:

Age & Residency

  • You must be a legal resident of Kentucky

  • You must be 18 years or older

  • Patients under 18 require a parent or legal guardian to provide written consent and serve as the designated caregiver

Qualifying Medical Conditions

Kentucky law requires that patients have a recognized medical condition such as:

  • Cancer (any type or stage)

  • Chronic or debilitating pain

  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorders

  • Multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, or spasticity

  • Chronic nausea or cyclical vomiting syndrome resistant to conventional treatment

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Other conditions as approved by the Kentucky Center for Cannabis

Medical Documentation

To help support your evaluation, please bring at least one of the following:

  • Doctor’s visit notes or clinical summaries

  • Hospital discharge paperwork

  • Referrals from specialists or chiropractors

  • Prescription history from a local pharmacy

  • Proof of prior medical cannabis certification (from another state)