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How to Get a Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Card

Book Your Appointment

Provide some basic medical history and book an appointment with a licensed Pennsylvania medical marijuana doctor. The $199 fee includes your consultation fee, physician copay, and the medical evaluation for your recommendation.

Talk To An MMJ Doctor

Consult with a marijuana physician who will evaluate your ailments and answer any questions you have about medical marijuana treatment. This can be either online, through video, or in person, depending on where you live.

Receive Your Med Card

If you are approved for medical marijuana, you’ll receive your recommendation. Once you're approved, the state will process your application, notify you of your approval, and mail your card.

About Cannabis in PA

Medical marijuana was legalized in Pennsylvania in 2016 by the Medical Marijuana Act, Act 16 of 2016. The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana regulates medical marijuana in the Commonwealth.

Since the act was established, the program has gone through some progressive changes:

-- In 2018, medical patients gained access to cannabis flower, but only for vaporizable use and not for smoking.
-- Governor Tom Wolf has pardoned a total of 2,540 cannabis offenses since he took office in 2015.

Currently, a few proposed bills may soon change the Pennsylvania medical cannabis landscape:

-- Senate Bill 538 would expand the program to include edible cannabis medications beyond currently allowed pills, tinctures, and liquids.
-- Senate Bill 1024 would allow medical cannabis patients over 21 to grow up to six plants at home and purchase seeds from licensed dispensaries.
-- Senate Bill 835 aims to remove the list of specific qualifying conditions, allowing doctors to recommend medical cannabis to any patient at their discretion.

Other active initiatives include:

-- Gov. Wolf aims to allow residents to expunge possession charges and decriminalize cannabis possession, but there is no timeline yet.
-- Gov. Wolf wants to expunge past possession charges and decriminalize, though no timeline is set.

Medical Marijuana Card Frequently Asked Questions in Pennsylvania

What is the first step to getting a Pennsylvania medical marijuana card?

The first step would be to meet with a licensed Pennsylvania physician. Once our doctors are available to start seeing patients, we will let you know immediately. We will also assist you with signing up with the department of health.

Can I get a medical marijuana card in PA online?

Yes, CannaMed offers telehealth appointments with certified Pennsylvania cannabis doctors. You can meet with your doctor, get approved, and apply with the state all online from the comfort of your home.

How can I find a registered MMJ physician in PA?

We provide the PA physicians for you. The most difficult part of the process has usually been trying to find a practitioner who will approve you that is registered with the PA Medical Marijuana Program. We help make the process easier by allowing you to access PA physicians who will approve you, and also meet with them online via video chat and get pre-approved then and there.

Who will be able to get a Pennsylvania medical marijuana card?

Patients who are approved by a Pennsylvania licensed physician and residents of the commonwealth may obtain medical marijuana from dispensaries in the state. Patients must show a valid medical marijuana card that is issued by the state to obtain medical marijuana.

Can I register with the medical marijuana program if I have a criminal record?

Yes. Patients are not required to complete a background check. All caregivers are required to complete a background check that must be reviewed before approval. They automatically don’t qualify to be a caregiver if they have a drug or possession charge within the last five years.

Can I register for a medical cannabis card if I am home-bound?

Yes. You can register yourself up to two caregivers that can purchase your medication for your or you can have a caregiver apply on your behalf.

What if I am not approved?

If you are not approved then your consultation is free. We entail a network of highly qualified medical practitioners who are willing to evaluate any patient to see if they qualify for medical cannabis. We have a 99% approval rate so if you are not approved, you are refunded in full.

Can minors with serious medical conditions get medical marijuana?

Yes. Patients under 18 can get medical marijuana through a caregiver who applies on their behalf.

Can children in the medical cannabis program take their medicine at school?

A parent, legal guardian, or caregiver may administer medical marijuana to their child on school premises, but the school cannot directly administer it. The school principal must be provided a copy of the Patient Authorization Letter and must be notified in advance of each instance medical marijuana will be administered to the child. The School must provide a secure and private location where the cannabis can be administered.

Students or children are not permitted to possess any form of cannabis at any time on school property or during any school-related activities.

Does chronic pain now qualify me for medical cannabis?

Yes, it does! PA allows people with chronic pain to be approved for medical marijuana use.

How much does it cost to get a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania?

The cost is $199 and that covers your medical evaluation, your consultation with a licensed Pennsylvania practitioner registered with the state, and an authorized certification for medical marijuana purchases. The state charges an additional $50 application fee to register for medical cannabis.

How do I submit an application after I am approved by the doctor to get a medical marijuana card?

Once you have received your recommendation, you register with the PA DOH/DMV and it’s linked to your PA drivers license so you’ll instantly get a patient ID number. Our doctor will upload that patient ID and submit it for you to the state.

Where are the dispensaries in PA? Is there a dispensary near me?

There are already tons of dispensaries all over Pennsylvania, and many more are to come.