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Lancaster, PA 17602
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Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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Pottstown, PA 19464
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Quakertown, PA 18951
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State College, PA 16801
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Williamsport, PA 17701
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Shamokin, PA 17872
If you’re interested in obtaining a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania, Verilife is here to guide you through the process. Every medical-use state has its own program and set of regulations, so make sure to follow our Pennsylvania-specific guide below.
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Before you begin the medical marijuana application process in Pennsylvania, make sure you meet the following requirements:
The first step in the medical marijuana application process in Pennsylvania is to create a profile in the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program Registry. You’ll need to have one of the following pieces of identification:
After your information is validated, you will be prompted to create a username and password. When you have created your username and password, you will see a screen that displays your account information, including your Patient ID number.
You are now registered in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program. You will receive an email confirming your registration and detailing how to obtain a patient certification from an approved physician.
Once registered, you’ll need to visit a physician who is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and obtain certification that you suffer from one of the qualifying medical conditions for medical marijuana use.
If you qualify for medical marijuana in Pennsylvania, the physician will issue your patient certification directly in the state’s system. You will then receive an email with next steps on how to pay for your medical marijuana ID card.
Once you have been certified by an approved physician, you will receive an email stating that you can pay for your medical marijuana ID card. The card annual application fee is $50. Patients who participate in the following programs may be eligible for reduced fees:
Once you’ve paid your application fee, the state will mail you your medical marijuana card. This can take up to a few weeks.
As soon as you have your official medical marijuana card, you can visit any state-licensed dispensary in Pennsylvania.
Click here to find a physician who has been certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to recommend medical marijuana.
All caregivers must register with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, then follow the instructions provided. Click here for more information on how to register as a patient caregiver.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will mail your medical marijuana card once payment is processed. Cards usually arrive within 7-10 days, although sometimes it may take longer.
A patient and their designated caregiver may purchase up to a 30-day supply of medical marijuana products. This amount is dictated by the certifying physician.
There is no limit in Pennsylvania to the number of dispensaries you can visit per day. However, dispensaries will have a record of how much medical marijuana a patient has purchased that day, and they will not dispense more than the state-allowed amount.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health requires PA medical marijuana card-holding patients to obtain an annual patient certification from a certified physician. You’ll receive an email 60 days before your certification expires with instructions on how to obtain a new patient certification. You do not need to see the same doctor who issued your original patient certification. You’ll receive an additional email 30 days before your annual renewal fee is due with instructions for making the $50 payment to renew your PA medical marijuana card.
Every patient deserves the best possible care. Find out more about additional types of applications for medical marijuana use, including children and veterans.
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