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Connecticut medical marijuana card

Connecticut medical marijuana card evaluation online

Connecticut's medical program is run by the Department of Consumer Protection and still offers real advantages even though adult-use sales began in 2023. You need a certification from a physician or APRN registered with the program, then you complete a state registration. The qualifying-condition list is among the longest in New England.

  • $179 new patients
  • $149 renewals
  • Phone or video
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State fees are paid to the state, not to us.

Med card
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Renewal: $149
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Medical Marijuana Card evaluations across Connecticut

Evaluations are by phone or video, so you can book from any Connecticut city or town.

WaterburyStamfordStamfordNew HavenNew HavenHartfordHartfordBridgeportBridgeport
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Connecticut medical cannabis program facts

Run byConnecticut Department of Consumer Protection
How access worksA practitioner registered with the program certifies you, then you register with the state
Adult useAdults 21+ can buy legally; retail sales opened in 2023
State feeThe Department of Consumer Protection sets the registration fee, so check with them for the current amount
ValidityYou can generally expect your registration to last a year
TelehealthIn Connecticut, a practitioner can certify you after a telehealth visit.

Connecticut medical cannabis law highlights

  • Few New England states list as many qualifying conditions as Connecticut does.
  • Patients can still use medical-only dispensaries and products even with the adult-use market open.
  • Both physicians and APRNs who are registered with the program can write certifications.

Conditions that can qualify in Connecticut

  • Cancer
  • Glaucoma
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Crohn's disease
  • PTSD
  • Chronic pain lasting 6+ months
  • Severe rheumatoid arthritis
  • Sickle cell disease
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Migraines
  • Spinal cord damage
  • Terminal illness

How to get a medical marijuana card in Connecticut

  1. Book with My IV Doctors for a short phone or video evaluation, usually 5–10 minutes

  2. A program-registered practitioner certifies your qualifying condition

  3. Finish your registration with the Department of Consumer Protection

  4. Get your registration certificate

  5. Purchase from licensed dispensaries in Connecticut

Connecticut medical cannabis rules

  • How much you may possess depends on program rules and what your practitioner certifies.
  • If you are 18 or older, you may grow a limited number of plants at home.
  • Impaired driving is against the law.

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Video evaluationMeet the clinician on screen from your phone or computer.Book by videoPhone evaluationNo camera needed. The clinician calls you at your booked time.Book by phone

Physicians who oversee your care

Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.

Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.

Board-certified physician

Board-certified in anesthesiology, he reads medications and metabolism with a pharmacologist's eye, which shapes how he doses weight loss and longevity care.

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.

Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, M.D.

Physician

Trained at Columbia and Washington University, he pairs prescriptions with practical habits around food, training and sleep.

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Dr. Vanessa Niles, R.N., M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

OB-GYN, board certified

An OB-GYN for more than 40 years and a Fellow of ACOG, she leads women's health care, from perimenopause to PCOS.

Medical Marijuana Card questions for Connecticut

Booking is free and the consultation takes about 5–10 minutes.

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How much does the Connecticut evaluation cost?

Our evaluation is $179 for new patients and $149 for renewals. The Department of Consumer Protection sets the registration fee, so check with them for the current amount.

Is recreational cannabis legal in Connecticut?

Adults 21+ can buy legally; retail sales opened in 2023.

How long is a card or certification valid?

You can generally expect your registration to last a year.

Can a caregiver help me?

A caregiver has to be at least 18 and registered with the state. In most cases a caregiver may serve only one patient, though there are a few exceptions.

Can minors qualify?

Patients under 18 can qualify for a shorter list of conditions, with a parent's consent and a parent or guardian serving as caregiver.

Does a past conviction matter?

Having a past conviction rarely keeps a patient out of a medical program, but a caregiver may face a background check when applying.

How do renewals work?

Each year, get a new certification and renew your registration before the current one runs out.

Get your Connecticut medical marijuana card evaluation

Schedule a phone or video evaluation of about 5–10 minutes for $179. If you qualify, we help you with the next steps for the state program; state fees are separate.

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Reviewed October 2026. Laws and agency processes change, so confirm details with the relevant state agency. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice.

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