Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Card
Get Your PA Medical Marijuana Card
As your trusted partner in navigating the journey to wellness, Vytal Options is here to provide you with reliable information and support your health and well-being. If you’ve got questions about medical marijuana cards in Pennsylvania, we’ve got answers. Read on for everything you need to know about Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program.
How to get your card
- Register with the state: Start by registering with the State of Pennsylvania via the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) website. You will need proof of residency and a valid email. Accepted IDs include a PA driver’s license or state-issued ID, which must show your current address. Online registration is quick and easy.
- Get certified by a doctor: Schedule an appointment with a state-approved physician to get your certification. The doctor will review your medical history to determine if you qualify for the medical marijuana program. If approved, the doctor will certify your application with the DOH.
- Complete your application: You will need to pay the $50 fee to the DOH. Once this is complete. the DOH staff will review the information, print your medical marijuana card, and send it out by mail. This card grants you access to medical dispensaries like Vytal Options across the state.
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Qualifying conditions to participate in the medical marijuana program
The qualifying conditions for the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana program include:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease);
- Anxiety disorders;
- Autism;
- Cancer, including remission therapy;
- Chronic Hepatitis C;
- Crohn’s disease;
- Damage to the nervous tissue of the central nervous system (brain-spinal cord) with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity, and other associated neuropathies;
- Dyskinetic and spastic movement disorders;
- Epilepsy;
- Glaucoma;
- HIV / AIDS;
- Huntington’s disease;
- Inflammatory bowel disease;
- Intractable seizures;
- Multiple sclerosis;
- Neurodegenerative diseases;
- Neuropathies;
- Opioid use disorder for which conventional therapeutic interventions are contraindicated or ineffective, or for which adjunctive therapy is indicated in combination with primary therapeutic interventions;
- Parkinson’s disease;
- Post-traumatic stress disorder;
- Severe chronic or intractable pain of neuropathic origin or severe chronic or intractable pain;
- Sickle cell anemia;
- Terminal illness; and
- Tourette syndrome
Find a certified medical marijuana practitioner in Pennsylvania
Finding a certified practitioner is essential to obtaining a medical marijuana card. These licensed professionals are experienced in evaluating your condition and can provide the necessary certification to support your application. To ensure you’re working with a qualified physician, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s website for a comprehensive list of approved practitioners. Here are a few Certifying Practitioners that offer discounts to Vytal Options patients.
Vytal Options has partnered with Veriheal to provide discounted certifications and renewals. Talk to a licensed Pennsylvania medical marijuana doctor online today and get approved or your money back!
Vytal Options has partnered with Veriheal to provide discounted certifications and renewals. Talk to a licensed Pennsylvania medical marijuana doctor online today and get approved or your money back!
Important medical marijuana resources
Whether you’re seeking information on patient rights, cultivation, or educational resources, these links will guide you in accessing the support and knowledge you need.
- Patients and Caregivers: This information hub is specifically designed for patients and caregivers, offering guidance on accessing medical marijuana and understanding your rights.
- Schools: These are resources for developing policies and procedures for students with serious medical conditions who are medical marijuana patients, including the maintenance of a safe environment for other students while on school property.
- Growers and Processors: This is essential information for licensed growers and processors, including regulations, best practices, and compliance guidelines for cultivating and processing medical marijuana.
- Clinical Research: This page offers access to ongoing clinical trials and studies related to medical marijuana, allowing patients and practitioners to stay informed and participate in the latest research and developments.
- Medical Marijuana Advisory Board: This board is dedicated to advising on medical marijuana policies and practices, providing a resource for understanding the regulatory framework and advocacy efforts.
- Medical Marijuana Assistance Program: The program offers information on financial assistance programs to help qualifying patients afford medical marijuana, ensuring access for those in need.
How to contact the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program
Please call (888) 733-5595. The medical marijuana office call center hours of operation are 7 AM – 9 PM ET, seven days a week, excluding state holidays.
Frequently asked questions about the PA Medical Marijuana Program
Vytal Options offers 30% off for first-time visitors, 25% off second-time visitors, and 20% off third-time visitors. You can receive these three discounts at each of our locations, for a total of 18 discounts.
You must be at least 18 years of age to get a medical marijuana card in PA. Patients under the age of 18 need a caregiver who is 21 or older.
This depends on the schedule and process of the doctor you work with. It generally takes between five days and two weeks to receive a Pennsylvania medical marijuana card in the mail after completing the registration and being certified by an approved doctor.
In the state of Pennsylvania, a medical marijuana card is valid for one year from the date it was issued.
You can renew your patient certification with any registered physician; you are not required to see the same doctor who issued your original certification. After your new certification is completed, log into your PA DOH account to ensure that your annual payment is up to date and a new medical marijuana card will be printed and mailed to the address listed in your patient portal under ‘profile settings.’ You can pay the annual fee before or after your visit.
A medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania is $50 annually, plus the cost of your doctor visit. Individuals on assistance programs, such as WIC, Medicaid, PACE/PACENET, SNAP, and CHIP, may qualify for a fee waiver.
If you’re not already seeing a state-approved medical marijuana doctor, the initial visit could cost up to $200. Fees are due upon application and must be paid annually for renewal.
A Pennsylvania medical marijuana card typically features the patient’s name, photo, and registration details.
Some states participate in reciprocity programs, which means that you can buy medical marijuana outside of the commonwealth as long as you have a valid and unexpired card. How much you can buy, as well as for how long you can use your out-of-state card, varies from state to state.
States that accept Pennsylvania medical marijuana cards under reciprocity arrangements include:
- Arizona
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Louisiana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
To get a replacement card, email RA-DHMedMarijuana@pa.gov. The replacement card costs $25 for the first one and $50 for each card after that.
