Qualifying Conditions for Medical Card in Rhode Island [2026]

You must be a resident with a qualifying medical condition to qualify for a medical marijuana card in Rhode Island. Begin your medical marijuana card application process in Rhode island by scheduling an in-person appointment with a licensed Rhode Island medical marijuana physician, who will provide a Practitioner Written Certification confirming your condition. You can connect with licensed Rhode Island medical marijuana doctors for online consultation via KIF doctors which is an online telehealth platform. Create a patient account on the Rhode Island Licensing Portal and complete your medical marijuana card application after you have this certification. Be sure to upload all required documents, including proof of Rhode Island residency, the Practitioner Written Certification form, and any additional forms needed for minors or specific conditions. Your Rhode Island medical marijuana card will be mailed to you after your application is submitted and approved.

You should diagnosed with one of the following qualifying conditions for a medical marijuana card in Rhode Island:

• Any chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that causes severe and persistent muscle spasms, severe nausea, seizures, or severe, debilitating chronic pain
• Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those associated with multiple sclerosis or Crohn’s disease
• Seizures, including epilepsy
• Severe, debilitating chronic pain
• Agitation related to Alzheimer’s disease
• Cancer
• Glaucoma
• Hepatitis C
• HIV/AIDS
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Cachexia or wasting syndrome

You must fulfill the following requirments to obtain a medical marijuana card in Rhode Island:

• Be a resident of Rhode Island and provide proof of residency.
• Create a personal account on the Rhode Island Licensing Portal.
• Obtain a Practitioner Written Certification from a licensed Rhode Island medical marijuana doctor (Find your doctor here).
  
• Complete and submit the medical marijuana application through the Licensing Portal.

Additional steps include designating a custodial parent or legal guardian as the primary caregiver or authorized purchaser and submitting the completed Minor Form along with the patient application for minor patients.

There is no state application fee for patients or caregivers. You are responsible for any costs related to your doctor’s evaluation or required medical documentation.

You will need to provide several documents to complete your Rhode Island medical marijuana application. A Rhode Island driver’s license, state ID, vehicle registration, voter registration, or current correspondence from a state agency should be provided as the proof of Rhode Island residency. A completed and signed Practitioner Written Certification form (medical marijuana certification) should be provided with other documents required if you are diagnosed with Autism (Autism Diagnosis Form) or a minor (Minor Form).

You should register on the Rhode Island Licensing Portal and complete your medical marijuana card application after you have been certified by a Rhode Island doctor. Be sure to upload all required documents including the Practitioner Written Certification form. You will receive your Rhode Island medical marijuana card by mail after submitting your application.

Medical marijuana is legal in Rhode Island. Patients with qualifying conditions can obtain a medical marijuana card, allowing them to access and use medical cannabis for therapeutic purposes.