Caregiver

Each registered patient must designate that person as his/her caregiver as a first step in the caregiver approval process. A caregiver cannot assist more than five (5) registered qualifying patients with their medical use of medical cannabis, unless the designated caregiver's registered qualifying patients each reside in or are admitted to a health care facility or facility providing residential care services or day care services where the designated caregiver is employed. 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 22, Subpt. 2.

Yes, for people under the age of 18, the custodial parent or legal guardian must be a qualified caregiver. 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 22, Subpt. 2.

First, you must be designated as a caregiver by a patient who is already approved for the program. You can apply to be a designated caregiver through the MSDH website. You will also need to complete the Designation of Caregiver Form and upload it with your application.

Please visit our website and review the Pre-Application Checklist for caregiver forms and information.

A "designated caregiver" is a person, at least 21 years of age, who has agreed to assist no more than five (5) registered qualifying patients with their medical use of medical cannabis. Typically, a designated caregiver will not be your physician or nurse practitioner.