Qualifying Conditions for Medical Card in Maryland [2026]

To qualify for a medical marijuana card in Maryland, you must meet certain requirements. Firstly, adult patients must be at least 18 years old. For patients under 18 years old, a registered caregiver such as a parent or legal guardian must apply on their behalf. Additionally, all applicants must be residents of Maryland. Finally, a licensed Maryland certifying provider must certify that you have one of the qualifying conditions for a medical card in Maryland.

Yes, medical marijuana is legal in Maryland. With a valid medical marijuana card, patients can access medical cannabis to treat their qualifying conditions.

The list of qualifying conditions for a medical card in Maryland in 2026 includes:

• Anorexia
• Cachexia
• Glaucoma
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Seizures
• Severe nausea
• Severe or chronic pain
• Severe or persistent muscle spasms
• Wasting syndrome
• Any severe chronic medical condition unresponsive to other treatments

To apply for a Maryland medical marijuana card, you will need:

• Proof of identity – Maryland driver’s license, state-issued ID, military ID, or U.S. passport
• Proof of Maryland residency – MVA registration card or title, utility bill, bank account statement, or property tax bill
• A passport-style photograph 
• Proof of participation in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program or the Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System
• For minors: proof of the caregiver’s guardianship of the minor patient and a completed Minor Patient Form

The cost of a Maryland medical marijuana card is $50. However, if you participate in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program or the Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System, you may be eligible for a $50 waiver of the MCA card fee. Our physician consultation fee starts at $45 through medicalcardonline.org, covering the full evaluation and certification.

To apply for a Maryland medical marijuana card, you will need the following documents:

• Proof of identity – Maryland driver’s license, state-issued identification card, military ID, or U.S. passport
• Proof of Maryland residency – MVA registration card or title, utility bill, bank account statement, or property tax bill
• A passport-style photograph 
• Proof of participation in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program or Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System (only if applying for the $50 fee waiver)
• For minor patients: proof of the caregiver’s guardianship of the minor patient and a completed Minor Patient Form

After being certified by a Maryland MCA physician, the next step is to register for the Maryland medical marijuana card on the Maryland Cannabis Administration OneStop Portal. For adult patients, the registration process includes:

• Creating an account on the Maryland OneStop Portal at onestop.md.gov
• Completing and submitting the online application form
• Verifying your email address
• Waiting for a follow-up email with your MCA Patient ID number and application status
• Scheduling an appointment with an MCA provider to get your marijuana certification
• Downloading your temporary MCA ID card
• Receiving your permanent MCA ID card

For minor patients, the parent or legal guardian must apply as the minor’s caregiver through the minor patient caregiver portal at onestop.md.gov.