The recommendation includes serious conditions such as ALS, Parkinson's, Crohn's disease, sickle cell anemia, fibromyalgia, glaucoma and terminal illness, among others.
"Expanding the list to include these conditions could help provide relief to approximately 430,000 Kentuckians," said Gov. Beshear. "In most other states that have medical cannabis, these conditions are included, and this recommendation aligns with the Kentucky Board of Physicians and Advisors, which unanimously supported expanding qualifying conditions."
More than 18,500 Kentuckians have been approved for medical cannabis cards. Over 510 practitioners are registered to issue certifications.
