Do I Qualify?
Although cannabis can be a considered alternative for many ailments, New Mexico State regulations and laws outline a list of approved medical conditions for medical providers to recommended cannabis treatment. Unfortunately, not all medical conditions meet the qualifications for a cannabis card. New Patients and Renewals must have a current medical assessment by their treating medical provider, confirming their qualifying condition is chronic and debilitating. Canna Connection does offer full PTSD and Anxiety evaluations for those who may qualify under this medical condition, an additional assessment is required for this service.
Canna Connection's policy on Minors
Canna Connection's age requirement for medical certifications is 18, Unless:
1. Renewing an existing cannabis card.
2. New Patients can provide current, in the past 90 days minor has been evaluated and diagnosed by an outside provider. Provider must provide written proof they are aware minor is pursuing cannabis medicine.
3. Must have a birth certificate. Mother or father must be the patients caregiver. Minors are not eligible to purchase cannabis. Parent must also have valid NM ID.
What Do I need to qualify?
(Must have all three)
Valid NM Drivers License or NM State Issued ID
& Email Address
NM Medical Program is open to NM residents only. Each qualified patient must present a valid NM drivers license OR NM State DMV issued ID. NO expectations. VA cards, Tribal Ids or Out of state IDs do not meet the application requirements. If you are a card holder for another state with a valid ID card from your home state, you may qualify under the Reciprocal Card Program of NM .
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All patients must also have a valid email address. NMDOH now requires all applications and card be issued and submitted using their online patient portal. In order to submit an application or receive your card, each patient must register their email. Only person is allowed per individual email.
Qualifying Medical Condition
All new patients must have medical records documenting of the listed medical conditions. These records will need to be submitted by the patient or medical provider treating your condition.
Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Severe Chronic Pain
Anxiety Disorder
Cancer
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Painful Peripheral Neuropathy
Inflammatory Autoimmune- Mediated Arthritis
Insomnia
Parkinson's Disease
Intractable Nausea/Vomiting
Severe Anorexia/Cachexia
Spinal Cord Damage w/ Intractable Spasticity
Huntington's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Hospice Care
Hepatitis C
Cervical Dystonia
Inclusion Body Myositis
Opioid Use Disorder
Alzheimer's Disease
Friedreich's Ataxia
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lewy Body Disease
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
HIV/AIDS
Multiple Sclerosis
Medical Records must be reviewed and approved
Medical records must be reviewed and approved for an appointment BEFORE an appointment can be arranged. The review of a patient's medical records are included in the new patient process. This step ensures that all patients meet the criteria of receiving a recommendation. This is not required to those who are new patients and receiving a full PTSD evaluation. You will have a two part process of your appointment to verify your diagnosis.
What's my next step
If you need your medical records requested complete the release of authorization below, If you have your medical records you may submit them on your appointment request form or click here.
If you are requesting a full PTSD or Anxiety Evaluation with no prior medical records, complete one of our questionnaire form and you will be contacted for an appointment.
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