How to Obtain a Cannabis Card in Pennsylvania

Medical Marijuana: reTHINK CANNABIS For patients seeking alternative treatment options, medical marijuana has emerged as a promising avenue. In Pennsylvania, the process of obtaining a cannabis card for treatment involves several steps. 

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Anxiety Disorders

Autism

Cancer

Crohn’s Disease

Dyskinetic and Spastic Movement Disorders

Epilepsy

Glaucoma

HIV / AIDS

Huntington’s Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Intractable Seizures

Multiple Sclerosis

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuropathies

Parkinson’s Disease

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Severe Chronic or Intractable Pain

Sickle Cell Anemia

Terminal Illness

Tourette Syndrome

Terminal Illness or End-of-Life Hospice Care

Additionally, Pennsylvania law allows a physician to certify patients for a medical marijuana card after diagnosing them with “other medical conditions of the same class”.  So a thorough evaluation by a certified physician is necessary to determine eligibility. Schedule an appointment  with Dr. Shaw at reTHINK CANNABIS to confirm your eligibility and discuss treatment options. 

What You Will Need To Do:

Patients must submit an online application to the Pennsylvania Department of Health BEFORE your virtual appointment to see the doctor. 

The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Registry requires you to set up a profile before seeing the physician for a recommendation.

Please go to: https://padohmmp.custhelp.com/ 

From the Patients area, select Adult Patient Registration. 

Be sure that your name matches what is shown on your state issued ID.

Conclusion:

We make getting your cannabis certification or recertification quick and easy. 

#1. Book your appointment here .  

#2. Create your profile in the PA MMJ Program here .

#3. Meet the doctor (virtually)

#4. If you are approved, the doctor will let you know and the state will send you a link to pay for your card, which you will receive in 7-14 business days in the mail.

The Medical Marijuana Card is renewed annually and costs $50+Tax.  This money is paid directly to the state of PA after you become certified. For more information or instructions on how to apply for the card, click here