How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Pennsylvania

Obtaining a Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana card is a simple, straightforward four-step process:

Step 1: Register on the Medical Marijuana Registry

Complete the registration process on the Medical Marijuana Registry.

Step 2: Obtain physician certification

Consult with a physician to obtain certification for a qualifying medical condition.

Step 3: Secure a Medical Marijuana ID Card

Pay for your Medical Marijuana ID Card through the specified payment process.

Step 4: Access Medical Marijuana

Visit an approved dispensary in Pennsylvania to access medical marijuana.

Requirements for Obtaining a Medical Card in PA To secure a medical card in Pennsylvania, it is crucial to fulfill the following criteria:

 

1. Residency:

You must be a Pennsylvania resident holding a valid PA driver’s license or state-issued ID.

2. Certification

A medical marijuana doctor in PA must provide certification for your medicinal cannabis use.

3. Minors:

If you are under 18 years old, a caregiver must apply for the PA medical card on your behalf.

Qualifying Medical Conditions in PA

The following conditions qualify for MMJ treatment in the state of Pennsylvania:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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 an 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 (IBD)

Intractable seizures
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodegenerative diseases
Neuropathies
Opioid use disorder for which conventional medical interventions are ineffective
Parkinson’s disease
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Severe chronic or intractable pain of neuropathic origin or severe chronic or intractable pain
Sickle cell anemia
Terminal illness
Tourette syndrome

Last Updated  06/13/2024