NuggMD Patient FAQs — Minnesota

NuggMD Minnesota connects prospective patients with state-licensed medical cannabis doctors so you can get your required medical evaluation fast, easy, and online from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Qualifying patients must obtain a physician's recommendation and submit information to Minnesota's state registry. Patients receive a registry number rather than a physical card. Initial evaluations cannot be conducted online, but recertifications may be. Approved patients can then purchase products at dispensaries.

Yes, if you lack a government-issued ID showing current Minnesota address, you can provide alternative proof of residency documentation.

Licensed physicians, physician assistants, or advanced practice registered nurses can provide evaluations. Dentists cannot recommend cannabis. All NuggMD practitioners are fully-licensed in their respective states.

There is no charge if you aren't approved for medical cannabis use.

There are no state fees associated with obtaining a medical cannabis card in Minnesota.

Must be a Minnesota resident diagnosed with a qualifying condition by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.

Qualifying conditions include Alzheimer's disease, ALS, autism spectrum disorder, cancer, chronic pain, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease, intractable pain, IBS, OCD, obstructive sleep apnea, PTSD, seizures, severe muscle spasms, sickle cell disease, terminal illness, and Tourette syndrome. Patients may also receive certification for any condition approved by their healthcare practitioner.

Minnesota now allows cannabis to be recommended for any condition that the healthcare practitioner approves.

Yes, you can become a patient despite having a criminal record. However, certain offenses like drug convictions can prevent becoming a caregiver.

Currently, no. Most insurance companies won't cover cannabis until it achieves federal legalization.

Benefits include access to legal, safe, tested cannabis available only through the medical program, and support from a qualified practitioner regarding healthcare questions and medication interactions.

Evaluations through NuggMD can be completed in as little as 15 minutes, but the state may take up to 30 days to process applications.

Yes, you have the right to renew with any practitioner. Bring medical records and full history for thorough evaluation.

Renewal evaluation costs the same as the initial evaluation with NuggMD.

You must renew your certification and state registry every three years.

You are only charged if approved. If unapproved, your evaluation is free.

You're charged only if approved. A $10 processing fee applies if you cancel before evaluation. Refunds requested after evaluation but before state submission are available. Once a refund has been initiated, please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to transfer back to the card you used for the transaction. Refunds unavailable more than 30 days after evaluation or after certification submission.

Patients may purchase dried cannabis flower, tinctures, topicals, water-soluble cannabinoid products, orally dissolvable products, gummies, and chews. Flower sales are restricted to patients 21 and over.

There are 15 medical marijuana dispensaries in Minnesota. There are two open dispensaries on tribal reservation land from which adult-use consumers can purchase products: Native Care on Red Lake Nation and Waabigwan Mashikiki on White Earth Nation. Additional adult-use dispensaries opened in 2025.

This depends on reciprocity laws in the destination state. Check with your destination state.

Medical patients are limited to 450 grams of flower per 30 days. Adult-use purchases are limited to two ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate, and 800mg of THC in edibles.

Minnesota doesn't tax medical cannabis products. Adult-use consumers face a 10% cannabis tax, 6.875% state tax, and any applicable local tax.

Yes, individuals 21 and over can smoke or vape cannabis where tobacco is allowed. Cities may enact local bans.

No state allows cannabis consumption before or while driving. Transport cannabis home in a sealed container in the glove box or trunk.

Minnesota doesn't permit medical marijuana home delivery. Patients may use a caregiver's assistance.

Adults 21 and over can grow up to four mature and four immature plants in an enclosed, locked area away from public view.

Your card is valid for three years after the date of issuance.

No school or landlord may refuse to enroll or lease to and may not otherwise penalize a person solely for the person's status as a patient enrolled in the registry program, unless doing so would violate federal law or cause loss of federal benefits.

Non-federal employees are protected from discrimination by Minnesota law. Federal workplace protections don't apply.

No. Minnesota prohibits schools from refusing enrollment or penalizing individuals solely for registered patient status.

A registry program enrollee's use of medical cannabis is considered the equivalent of the authorized use of any other medication and does not constitute the use of an illicit substance or otherwise disqualify a patient from needed medical care.

Federal law prohibits firearm purchases for medical cannabis users, even under state law.

As of January 1, 2025, cities cannot prohibit cannabis businesses but can limit retailers to one per 12,500 residents.

Primary caregivers are designated by the patient during application.

Patients are responsible for selecting caregivers and adding their information during enrollment. The state reviews the application. Parents, spouses, and legal guardians aren't required to submit background checks.

Contact the medical marijuana program to change or add a caregiver.

Caregivers must be at least 18 years old, pass a criminal background check (unless spouse, parent, or guardian), be designated by the patient, and receive state approval.

Caregivers require background checks unless they are the patient's parent, guardian, or spouse.

Yes, minors meeting qualified condition criteria can become patients with a parent or legal guardian serving as caregiver.

Yes. Caregivers can care for up to six patients.