Medical Cannabis Program
Dodson Pain Consultants
Medical Cannabis Program
Dodson Pain Consultants
A Health Care Practitioner with an understanding of Medical Cannabis, and Minnesota’s program requirements.
As a registered provider of medical cannabis in Minnesota, it is the mission of Dodson Pain Consultants to assist qualified patients in meeting the requirements for certification for Medical Cannabis Program in the state. We will provide a physical evaluation, review any prior medical records and determine if the patient has a qualifying health condition for the said program. Our clinic is home to a licensed health practition that provides the highest quality and utmost professional medical services.
Are You Qualified?
In Minnesota, not everyone qualifies for the Medical Cannabis Program. The state law requires that only patients who are legal residents of the state and have been diagnosed with one of the qualifying medical conditions below are eligible to receive medical cannabis treatment:
- Cancer associated with severe/chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe wasting
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Tourette Syndrome
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy
- Severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis
- Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease
- Terminal illness, with a probable life expectancy of less than one year*
- Intractable pain
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Autism
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Chronic pain
- Sickle cell disease (effective Aug. 2021)
- Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder (effective Aug. 2021)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (effective Aug. 2023)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (effective Aug. 2023)
Is Your Caregiver Qualified to Give You Program Assistance?
A certified caregiver is allowed to pick up your meds at the dispensary.
Once qualified, the patient can designate legal parents, certified caregivers, or guardians who can provide program assistance. The designated guardian will be asked to register online and submit personal information, including their name, address, contact number, and government-issued identifications.
The qualified patient may also indicate that she or he would like caregiver assistance for the program, but his or her health practitioner must grant this request. Once allowed, the caregiver has to register and provide personal details, as well. Also, the caregiver must pass the background check before they can become eligible to assist the patient with the Medical Cannabis Program.
The Services We Offer:
- Assessment and Evaluation
Dr. Dodson provides an assessment and evaluation. To see if you have a health condition that qualifies for the Medical Cannabis Program in Minnesota.
- Patient Certification
When Dr. Dodson determines that you have a qualifying medical condition, he will certify and endorse you to the state’s Office of Medical Cannabis. You will receive an email from the Minnesota Dept. of Health instructing you how to register for the program, online.
- Annual Re-Certification
We can provide annual re-certification for the Medical Cannabis Program.
- New Patient Annual Recertification
Should you have any questions about our certification process don’t hesitate to contact us!
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Cannabis Card
Can you tell me more about Dodson Pain Consultants Medical?
Contact our Medical Cannabis Card Certification team today to see how we can help you qualify for the Medical Cannabis Card Program!
What do I need to bring with me to the appointment?
You must bring photo identification to your appointment, which can be either a state-issued ID or a US passport. You must supply your medical documents (printed or digital) as well as a list of any medications you are presently taking. You will also be required to provide cash for your appointment. We take cash, checks, credit cards, and debit cards.
What is the cost?
Annual enrollment fee
- Full fee is $200.
- Reduced fee is $50.
Patients who receive Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability (including those transitioned to retirement benefits), medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, IHS, Railroad disability, VA dependency and indemnity compensation, or Veteran’s disability benefits are eligible for the reduced fee. You must provide evidence. See the How to Register in the Medical Cannabis Program (PDF) for details on the required proof that you will need to submit. - Payment: the enrollment fee is paid online by credit/debit card or checking/savings account routing information once you login to the Registry.