Qualifying Conditions

In Montana, the following debilitating medical conditions can be treated with Medical Cannabis:

• a. cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome when the condition or disease results in symptoms that seriously and adversely affect the patient’s health status;

• b. cachexia or wasting syndrome;

• c. severe chronic pain that is persistent pain of severe intensity that significantly interferes with daily activities as documented by the patient’s treating physician.

• objective proof of the etiology of the pain, including relevant and necessary diagnostic tests that may include but are not limited to the results of an x-ray, computerized tomography scan, or magnetic resonance imaging; or

• confirmation of that diagnosis from a second physician who is independent of the treating physician and who conducts a physical examination;

• d. intractable nausea or vomiting;

• e. epilepsy or an intractable seizure disorder;

• f. multiple sclerosis;

• g. Crohn’s disease;

• h. painful peripheral neuropathy;

• i. a central nervous system disorder resulting in chronic, painful spasticity or muscle spasms;

• j. admittance into hospice care in accordance with rules adopted by the department; or

• k. any other medical condition or treatment for a medical condition approved by the legislature.