Washington State Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions (Full List)

Washington's medical cannabis law, RCW 69.51A, defines the conditions that can qualify a patient for a medical cannabis authorization. The list below follows the statute's own wording (RCW 69.51A.010, "terminal or debilitating medical condition").

The qualifying conditions under Washington law

Under the statute, a qualifying condition must be severe enough to significantly interfere with the patient's activities of daily living and ability to function, and it must be something that can be objectively assessed and evaluated. The law limits qualifying conditions to the following:

• Cancer, HIV, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy or other seizure disorder, or spasticity disorders
• Intractable pain, meaning pain unrelieved by standard medical treatments and medications
• Glaucoma, acute or chronic, meaning increased intraocular pressure unrelieved by standard treatments and medications
• Crohn's disease with debilitating symptoms unrelieved by standard treatments or medications
• Hepatitis C with debilitating nausea or intractable pain unrelieved by standard treatments or medications
• Diseases, including anorexia, that result in nausea, vomiting, wasting, appetite loss, cramping, seizures, muscle spasms, or spasticity, when those symptoms are unrelieved by standard treatments or medications
• Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Traumatic brain injury

The list is closed. Washington law does not include a general "any other condition" category. Some conditions people ask about, such as anxiety on its own, are not on the list. Whether a particular patient's condition meets the statute's definition is decided by a licensed healthcare practitioner at an individual evaluation.

Source: RCW 69.51A.010, Washington State Legislature. For program details, see the Washington State Department of Health medical cannabis page.

Do I need to send medical records before my visit?

Medical records are required. Washington State requires documentation of a qualifying condition before an authorization can be issued, and our physicians confirm eligibility by reviewing your existing records — diagnosis letters, lab results, specialist notes, or medication history from the provider who treats your condition. They cannot diagnose a qualifying condition at the visit itself. If you don't have copies of your records, our team will help you request them from your doctor before your appointment.

What if I'm not sure I qualify?

Book a consultation anyway. Our physicians give honest, individualized assessments. If medical cannabis isn't appropriate for your situation, they'll explain why and discuss alternatives. There's no pressure — your health comes first.

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