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Qualifying Conditions for Florida MMJ Card Program.
The Florida Medical Marijuana Use Program is one of the programs that legalize the use of medical cannabis by qualified patients under the care of a licensed physician. Nevertheless, it is not everyone who qualifies automatically-patients must have certain medical criteria set by the Florida Law.
What are the Qualifying Conditions?
A qualifying condition is a diagnosed medical condition in Florida, that is accepted by the state as potentially treatable with medical marijuana.
The licensed physician must:
Diagnosis
The physician must assess the patient's condition and medical history.
Risk Assessment
Conclude that the risks of medical cannabis are less than the benefits.
State Registry
Register your data in the state registry.
Official List of Qualifying Conditions.
Under the Florida laws, a medical marijuana card can be used in the following cases:
1
Cancer
The medical marijuana is commonly used to treat:
- Side effects of chemotherapy
- Chronic pain
- Lack of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
2
Epilepsy
The cannabis treatment can help decrease:
- High frequency of seizures
- Intense episodes
3
Glaucoma
Patients might have decreased:
- Intraocular pressure
- Discomfort of the eye
4
HIV/AIDS
Medical cannabis may be useful in the following:
- Pain in body
- Lack of appetite
- Lethargy
- Nerve damage
5
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD patients tend to smoke cannabis because of:
- Loweing anxiety
- Sleeping issues
- Emotional issues
6
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Cannabis can help with:
- Stiffness of the muscles
- Body pains
- Hunger or appetite
7
Crohn's Disease
Patients can get relief of:
- Body inflammation
- Abdominal pain
- Digestive damage
8
Parkinson's Disease
Cannabis might be used to enhance:
- Tremors
- Muscle stiffness
- Quality of sleep
9
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Used to manage:
- Muscle spasms
- Pain
- Mobility problem
10
Chronic Nonmalignant Pain
One of the most frequent qualifying conditions. This includes:
- Pain that lasts beyond six months without cancer.
- Injury pain
- Medical pain.
Same Kind/Class Conditions (Broad Eligibility)
The Florida law permits the physicians to authorize patients with the similar conditions in severity or symptoms with the mentioned above.
It is in this area that a lot of patients are eligible.
Common Examples Include:
- Migraines
- Insomnia
- Arthritis
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Fibromyalgia
In case of your condition:
- Constant pain
- High level of anxiety
- Unbalanced life quality
It may not be listed but you may still qualify.
Terminal Conditions
Patients with a terminal illness (life expectancy of one year or less) are automatically qualified as soon as they have been confirmed by a doctor.
Who Determines Eligibility?
Eligibility can only be made by a doctor certified by the state of medicine in cannabis use.
The physician must:
Be enrolled by the Florida program.
Carry out a complete medical assessment.
Check your medical history.
Determine the suitability of cannabis.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible to get a Florida medical marijuana card, you should:
✔ Must be a Florida Resident.
Permanent or seasonal residents are eligible.
Evidence of residence needed.
✔ Registered in the State System.
You will be registered into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry by your doctor.
✔ Apply to an ID Card.
You will then have to request your official card with the state.
Can Minors Qualify?
Yes, but with a few more requirements:
- Diagnosis by a trained doctor.
- Parental or legal consent.
- Confirmation by a second physician (in certain instances).
Conditions Usually Not Qualifying by Themselves.
There are a few conditions which are not eligible unless associated with serious symptoms:
- Mild stress
- Temporary pain
- Minor sleep issues
But when the symptoms are chronic and even severe they can be approved under same kind or class.
The Importance of Learning the Qualifying Conditions.
Understanding that you are eligible can assist you:
Avoid unnecessary delays
Make proper medical records.
Get faster approval
Start treatment sooner
How to Be Approved in a Short Period of Time.
It works like this:
1
Make a doctor appointment with someone who is qualified.
2
Carry medical records (where possible)
3
Be assessed on qualifying conditions.
4
Entered in to the registry by physician.
5
Get your medical marijuana card.
6
Get authorization and begin to make legal purchases.
Final Thoughts
The medical marijuana program in Florida is not as stringent as some individuals assume. You might not be listed specifically on the list, but under certain general medical criteria.
The trick is to work with an experienced physician who realizes:
- State regulations
- Patient eligibility
- Appropriate cannabis treatments
Wish to See If You Are Eligible?
You can also have a consultation with a licensed physician to ascertain your eligibility, usually within the same day particularly when you have chronic symptoms which affect your daily life.