Connecticut

Eligibility for Connecticut patients

Connecticut maintains a fixed list of qualifying debilitating conditions published by the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) — 42 conditions for adults and 11 for minors. Providers cannot certify conditions outside these lists.

Fixed condition list

Unlike New York, Connecticut requires your condition to appear on the state's published qualifying list. There are 42 qualifying conditions for adults and 11 for minors. A BuddMD physician cannot certify a condition that isn't on the current DCP list.

Common examples

These are examples from Connecticut's qualifying condition list — not the complete list.

Cancer
Glaucoma
HIV/AIDS
Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Epilepsy / uncontrolled seizure disorder
PTSD
Crohn's disease
Chronic pain (6+ months, refractory to other treatment, with a specified underlying condition)
Sickle cell disease
Ulcerative colitis
Cerebral palsy
Cystic fibrosis
ALS
Complex regional pain syndrome
Terminal illness

TODO — Site Owner Insert a verified link to the current Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection list of qualifying debilitating conditions here. The full 42/11-condition list should be linked directly from the authoritative DCP source rather than reproduced from memory, since it can change.

Residency requirement

Connecticut requires proof of CT residency to complete your state registration. In addition to a government-issued photo ID, CT patients may need to provide proof of residency.

Certification terms

Connecticut certifications can be issued for 1 year, 18 months, or 2 years. BuddMD offers 1-year and 2-year certifications.

No state registration fee

There is no state registration fee for the CT Medical Marijuana Program.

After your certification

The physician enters your certification into the state's online system. The State of Connecticut then emails you directly to complete your registration with the CT Department of Consumer Protection.

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