Compassionate Use Board

The Compassionate Use Board (C.U.B) is comprised of seven medical providers from various specialties, Their role is to evaluate, approve, and oversee research programs to study the use of low-THC medical cannabis. Each provider has been appointed by the Executive Director of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Who can apply under the Compassionate Use Board?

Patients under the age of 21 with a qualifying condition are welcome to apply, alongside individuals of any age who have medical conditions not specifically listed under state law but who could benefit from cannabis use. This inclusive approach ensures that those facing challenging health issues, yet not meeting the traditional criteria, still have the opportunity to explore cannabis as a potential therapeutic option. Each application is carefully reviewed by the Compassionate Use Board to provide a safe and personalized treatment pathway, underscoring the program's commitment to compassion and comprehensive care.

Getting started: What specific information does the petition request?

We use the information in the petition to weigh the patient’s risks and benefits of using cannabis. We look at several factors, including the patient’s age, medical history, and treatments they’ve tried or are currently using; but overall, we need to know that the patient’s medical condition has significantly affected their quality of life and that it hasn’t been helped by other treatments.

Use this guide to see what information to include in each section of the petition. There are 3 general sections in the petition:

Medical Information
Trialed Interventions
Supporting Documents

Medical Information

Medical Diagnosis
- If your medical diagnosis is different from your qualifying condition, please list it.
  Example: If you have scoliosis but your qualifying condition is persistent pain, specify this difference.
Symptoms
- Describe the specific symptoms that you believe medical cannabis will help manage.
  Example: Managing PTSD symptoms like insomnia and panic attacks.
Medical Team
- List each of your healthcare providers along with their specialties. For each provider, please include:
  - Their name
  - Their specialty
  - Whether they are aware of your medical cannabis application and CUB petition
  - Whether they support your use of medical cannabis
- (Note: We require this information for our review process. We understand that some providers may not support or comment on medical cannabis.)
Diagnosis History
- Provide a summary of your medical history, including when you were diagnosed with your current condition.
Quality of Life
- Explain how your medical condition has impacted your quality of life.
Benefits and Risks
- Describe why you believe the benefits of using cannabis outweigh any risks. In your explanation, consider including:
  - Details from your medical history
  - Past treatments that were not effective
  - Treatments you are currently using
  - Reasons why cannabis is a better option than your previous or current treatments

Trialed interventions

Diagnosis Being Intractable
- Explain why past treatments did not work—for example, if they were ineffective, only provided temporary relief, or caused severe side effects.
- If you haven’t tried other standard treatments before considering medical cannabis, please share your reasons.
Previous Medications
- List each medication you have taken in the past, along with:
  - The medication name
  - The diagnosis or symptoms it treated
  - How long you took the medication
Vaping Medical Cannabis
- If you recommend vaping as a method of using cannabis, describe:
  - Why you believe vaping is the best option
  - How vaping supports your diagnosis and fits into your overall treatment plan
Cannabis History
- If you have previously used cannabis—whether medically or recreationally—provide details including:
  - The duration of your cannabis use
  - The types of cannabis products you used
  - The amounts you used
  - How often you used cannabis
Problem List
- List any additional medical conditions you have aside from your qualifying condition.
Current Medications
- List each medication you are currently taking, including:
  - The medication name
  - The diagnosis or symptoms it treats
  - How long you have been taking the medication

This information helps us review your case comprehensively and tailor the best treatment plan for your needs.

Documents

SOAP note

Upload a SOAP note from your in-person visit with the patient. The note must include the following information:

Patient’s name
Visit date
Your name
A full medical assessment for the patient’s qualifying condition