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How getting a medical marijuana card works for Pennsylvania residents.
Register on the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program Website. This registration process will provide you with a patient number you’ll need to book an appointment with Leafwell.
No appointment necessary. Register with Leafwell on any device and consult with one of our licensed medical marijuana doctors in minutes.
Once the State of PA approves your medical marijuana application, you will get an email – log back to the state website and pay the state fee.
You’ll receive a physical medical marijuana card from the state via U.S. mail, typically within five to ten business days.
With a PA medical marijuana card, you can purchase, possess, and use cannabis legally.
| Benefit | Card | No Card |
|---|---|---|
| Possess Cannabis | ||
| Use Cannabis | ||
| Purchase Cannabis |
Pennsylvania medical cannabis patients save more with Leafwell. Get your money back if not approved.
| label | New with Leafwell | Renewal with Leafwell |
|---|---|---|
| Medical marijuana certificate | $99 | $99 |
| State application fee | $50 | $50 |
| Total | $149 | $149 |
Adults at least 18 diagnosed with at least one qualifying condition may be eligible to apply for a Pennsylvania medical marijuana card. All minor patients must have a caregiver to be eligible for a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania. Qualifying medical conditions in PA include:
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You'll need to provide the following to apply for the PA medical marijuana program:
Prior to speaking with an approved physician at Leafwell, you’ll need to obtain a Patient Number – do this by creating a profile in the Medical Marijuana Registry.
Once approved by a healthcare provider with Leafwell, the provider will submit your information and patient certification to the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Registry.
Congrats on getting your medical certification! You’re almost there, but there are a few more steps to complete within 60 days to get your Pennsylvania medical marijuana ID card. Let’s dive in!
Your Leafwell approved physician has already sent all the necessary details to the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Registry after your appointment. Our team has done the heavy lifting for you!
Note: You have 60 days from your physician’s approval to complete these steps. If you miss the deadline, your certifying physician will have to resubmit your certificate to the state, and that comes with an additional fee.
You’ll receive an email with directions on how to renew your card 60 days before your annual renewal and payment is due. This email includes a due date — usually about a week before the expiration date on the ID card. If payment is not received by that date, the ID card will automatically be deactivated. When you log in and pay the annual fee, this will reactivate your card.
Navigating marijuana laws in different states can be tricky, but we’re here to break it down for you. Here are some key points you should be aware of if you have a medical marijuana ID card in Pennsylvania:
30-Day Supply: With a valid medical cannabis card, you can purchase and possess up to a 30-day supply of medical cannabis products. Make sure to keep your card handy!
No Recreational Use: Just a heads-up—recreational marijuana is still a no-go in Pennsylvania. According to PA marijuana laws, medical use only at this time.
Cultivation is Off-Limits: Growing cannabis plants is illegal in Pennsylvania, even if it’s for your own medical marijuana use.
CBD and Delta-8: CBD and other minor cannabinoids manufactured from hemp-derived CBD, such as delta-8 THC and HHC, are legal per federal law and are not further regulated by the state of Pennsylvania.
If you’re looking to become a medical marijuana caregiver for a medical marijuana patient in Pennsylvania, there are some important rules and steps to follow.
Picking Up for Patients
As a caregiver, you can pick up medical marijuana from a dispensary on behalf of a patient.
Caregiver Limitations
Medical patients can designate up to two caregivers. If the patient is a minor, having a caregiver is a must.
Application Process
Caregivers need to submit a separate application to the caregiver registry through the Pennsylvania Department of Health to get their own card.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, you must:
It can take up to six weeks to hear back about your caregiver application status after your fingerprinting appointment.
Minor patients are able to be certified through Leafwell.
Minor patients under the age of 18 with a serious medical condition may get medical marijuana through a caregiver. See the Caregivers section for requirements.
Minors only need to see one certifying provider and a caregiver will be required (either a parent/legal guardian or someone designated by the parent/legal guardian).
Minors will not receive a card and caregivers will shop on their behalf. The Department will issue a medical marijuana patient authorization letter to a minor patient instead of issuing an identification card to the minor.
If you are the minor’s parent, legal guardian or spouse, you can register as their caregiver by selecting the appropriate caregiver option on the registration site.
If you are not the minor’s parent, legal guardian or spouse, it is recommended that an ‘authorization to designate a third-party caregiver’ form be completed. This form can be downloaded from the caregiver’s profile. Once completed, you can upload the form in your caregiver profile.
When a minor patient turns 18 during their cycle, the certificate will transfer over, but they need to submit a new, adult patient application through their pa.gov portal. Once the patient obtains their adult patient ID number, they will need to contact the state to have them link their adult and minor accounts.
Pennsylvania does not offer medical marijuana reciprocity to cardholders from other states.That said, these states will recognize your PA medical card:
*Visitors must complete a visiting patient application with the state program.
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