Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Marijuana Card in Illinois (2025)
Illinois’s medical cannabis program, administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), allows residents diagnosed with specified debilitating medical conditions to legally access medical marijuana. Patients must obtain certification from a licensed Illinois healthcare provider and complete the state’s registration process to receive their medical marijuana card.
Qualifying Medical Conditions
As of 2025, Illinois recognizes more than 50 qualifying conditions for medical cannabis use, including:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Autism
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Endometriosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Migraines
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Severe Fibromyalgia
- Terminal illness (prognosis of 6 months or less)
- Uterine fibroids
- Recent additions (2025): ovarian cysts, female orgasmic disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Neuro-Behcet’s Autoimmune Disease
- Other debilitating medical conditions as approved by IDPH
The list is periodically updated, and IDPH accepts petitions to add new qualifying conditions.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a resident of Illinois
- Be at least 18 years old (minors require caregiver registration)
- Obtain certification from a licensed Illinois healthcare provider participating in the medical cannabis program
Application Process
- Get Provider Certification: Schedule an appointment for evaluation by a licensed Illinois healthcare provider who will submit your certification electronically if you qualify.
- Register Online: Submit your application on the Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program portal, providing proof of residency, ID, and a passport-style photo.
- Pay Fees: Pay the required application fees online.
- Receive Your Card: Download and/or wait for your medical cannabis card to arrive, then begin legal purchases at licensed dispensaries.
Caregivers and Minors
Minors require registration and certification from two providers, and must have a designated caregiver registered with the program.
Booking an Appointment with Licensed Doctors
For Illinois residents who want rapid certification, same-day appointments with licensed medical marijuana doctors are available at:
This telehealth clinic connects patients quickly and securely to Illinois-licensed providers for evaluation and certification.