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PA Medical Marijuana Card Certifications and Renewals

Welcome to Herbal Care Rx - Pennsylvania Marijuana Doctors

Locally based in Pennsylvania, Herbal Care Rx is doctor-owned and operated. You'll receive personal, compassionate service from us.

Get your Pennsylvania Medical Card or Renewal 100% Online

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MMJ Certifications at Fair, Affordable Prices

$75 For Card Renewals, $125 for New Patient Cards

$50 New Patient Card discount available for Veterans and those with SSI /Disability

Cannabis is Medicine.

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Who is Herbal Care Rx?

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What We Do

Herbal Care Rx is a Philadelphia-based doctor's office that provides certifications for medical marijuana use across all of Pennsylvania. 

Herbal Care's Mission

We believe that cannabis, or marijuana, is medicine. Our mission is to improve access to this medicine. 


Our doctors are dedicated to compassionately assisting those in need of a medical marijuana card throughout the certification process. Once you have been certified by our doctors for medical marijuana use, you will be eligible for your PA medical card for use at any dispensary in the state. Recently, we were nominated as Philadelphia's best alternative medicine business by Metro Philly's Best.


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Let us help you find relief from your symptoms. 

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Our Service Area

Because our doctors provide Telehealth appointments we can service patients statewide in PA. Our patients range from:

  • Philadelphia
  • Pittsburgh
  • the Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton)
  • Reading
  • Erie
  • Lancaster
  • York
  • Scranton
  • State College
  • Harrisburg

The PA Medical Cannabis Card Program

An introduction to the program

The Pennsylvania medical cannabis program was established to give patients who are seeking relief from and treatment for serious medical conditions access to safe, regulated Medical Marijuana. 


When a patient has been certified for MMJ use by a licensed doctor, the state will issue them a card that can be presented at a dispensary to purchase marijuana.

PA Med Card requirements in Brief

To qualify for certification, patients need to: 

  • Be a Pennsylvania resident 
  • Possess a valid state-issued ID or driver's license
  • Have a medical issue on the approved list of conditions (see below for more detail)
  • Be either over the age of 18 or have a registered adult caregiver assist

Visit the Department of Health Website for more info

Who might want a med ard?

Patients seeking a medical card have often found it difficult to find relief for their symptoms and conditions through traditionally prescribed medicine. They may have also found the side effects of prescribed treatments and psychiatric medication too severe. They may also want a card to present to an employer or otherwise gain legal protection for their medical marijuana use.

Benefits of getting your MMJ card

Here are some (but not all) of the advantages to getting your MMJ Card: 

  • Patients get legal protection for the possession and purchase of marijuana.
  • Access to licensed dispensaries to purchase safe, regulated cannabis products.
  • Marijuana products are often less expensive than their recreational counterparts. Look out for deals and coupons at your dispensary!

Qualifying Medical Conditions

Medical cannabis can alleviate many symptoms depending on the type of product that is used and the way it is used. Using cannabis to decrease the severity of symptoms can lead to improved function and improved quality of life.


In Pennsylvania, patients must be seeking treatment for an "approved serious medical condition" to be eligible for medical marijuana use. New conditions have been added throughout the years since the program began as patients advocate for their right to treat their symptoms with MMJ. 


Below is a short list of some of the most common conditions. If you don't see a condition that fits, click the link to see the full list of approved conditions in PA. If you have any questions about whether you would qualify, contact us using the link below.

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  • Anxiety.
  • Cancer.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS). 
  • Opioid use disorder.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • Severe or chronic pain.
  • Sickle cell anemia.

full list of qualifying conditions

Reviews for Herbal Care Rx

Client Testimonials From Google Reviews

"The process was pleasant and very simple. The people I had contact with were kind and helpful. The doctor was very thoughtful and helpful. She showed compassion for the issues I described and assisted with her opinion and information. I felt heard and understood. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to go the herbal route for their diseases."

"Excellent Customer Service. I love the text support. I was able to ask any questions. Thank you so much!"

"Dr Maury and the scheduling team were very pleasant and I got my renewal done at a great price and done quickly. They send you an email that details everything needing to be done to get renewed. And even if you forget a step they are very nice to remind you to complete the steps! Was just an all around good experience was over the phone too so it could not have been easier. Thank you Dr Maury!!"

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How to get a Medical Marijuana card in PA

We're here to make the process easy for you. Reach out if you have any questions about the steps below, or click the link below to check out our detailed guide.

Our Guide to New Patient Certifications

Step 1: Register with the Pennsylvania Department of Health

All PA residents interested in obtaining their Medical Marijuana Cards must first register and create an account with the PA Department of Health (PA DoH).

Although it can seem complicated, the process of registering with the DoH for your medical marijuana card is surprisingly simple and easy to do completely online. 


You'll only need a few things before you start:


  • Access to the internet using a desktop computer, tablet, or smart phone.


  • Your valid Pennsylvania driver's license or state-issued ID (or change of address card if applicable). Your address should be up-to-date with the PA Department of Transportation.


  • A valid email address.


  • A phone number.


Go to www.medicalmarijuana.pa.gov , and click on "Apply for ID/Access Account"


There will be an option to start a new account on the left-hand side called Adult Patient Registration. Click that link. Fill out the form using All-Caps with your name address and License number exactly how it appears on your PA ID. Once you've successfully registered, you'll be prompted to create a username and password for your account and you will be given a 6-digit Department of Health ID number. Keep that number and your account login for your records, you'll need them later! 



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Step 2: Book Your Certification Appointment

Once you have your Pennsylvania Department of Health ID#, you're ready to book an appointment with us! 

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You'll be able to completely book your appointment using our forms, but you'll also get the option to have someone from our team contact you if you have any questions or issues you need addressed. In that case, please select "I would like to be contacted first" at the end of the first form. If you're ready to book now, you will be prompted to complete the steps below.

  • Input the Patient ID number you received from the Department of Health in Step 1
  • Fill out the patient intake form
  • Select an appointment date and time for your call
  • Pay $125 for your appointment by selecting New MMJ Patient in the payment portal 
  • Discounts: If you are a US Military Veteran or receive the following: Disability, SSI, Medicaid, PACE/PACENET, CHIP, SNAP, or WIC, then you may select the discount payment option for $75

When it's time for your appointment, one of our licensed practitioners will give you a call on the phone.  The practitioner will talk with you, submit the medical cannabis certification online, and answer any questions you have.

Want to know more about signing up as a new patient?

Click here for more info

Step 3: Get your Card

After you have received your certification for medical cannabis use by the physician, it's time to revisit the Pennsylvania Department of Health website to get your card!  


Using your username and password from Step 1, log back into your account, then navigate to the "Make a Payment" tab. Having your medical card printed will cost $50 and you can use a debit or credit card to make the payment. If you receive Medicaid, PACE/PACENET, CHIP, SNAP, or WIC, you can have the $50 fee for the card waived completely. 


Getting your card usually takes about 2-3 weeks after payment and it will be mailed to you. Your card's status can be checked on your profile page. 


If you're having issues making your payment to the DoH after your appointment, email us at help@herbalcarerx.com and our staff will do their best to assist you.


Renewing your PA Medical Card

If you already have a Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Card, the process to renew is simple.

Book your recertification here

Each year your current medical card will expire and will need to be renewed. To renew, you will need to do the following:

1. Renew your card on the DoH website

Log into the same Department of Health account you created when you received your first certification to pay for a new card to be issued. This card will be mailed to you once you have been recertified.

Log into the Department of Health Website

2. Apply for a medical certification from a licensed doctor

Each year, Pennsylvania law requires that patients also receive an updated certification from a licensed medical marijuana doctor. That's us! Follow the links to book an appointment with us or check out our detailed step-by-step guide to renewing your card annually if you have more questions. 

Guide to renewing your card

Caregivers in the PA MMJ Program

How to register as a caregiver in Pennsylvania

Caregivers are individuals who have been designated to assist patients with the procurement of Medical Marijuana.


Who can serve as a caregiver? An individual 21 years of age or older, unless authorized by the department, can serve as a caregiver. Caregivers must register with the Department of Health and follow the instructions to complete a criminal history background check with the commonwealth's authorized vendor. 


All caregivers must complete a criminal history background check with the commonwealth's authorized vendor, before receiving their certification. This process takes 4-8 weeks after registration. Details can be found in the user’s DoH profile after registering. You cannot be approved as a caregiver if you have been convicted of a criminal offense relating to the sale or possession of drugs, narcotics or controlled substances within the last five years.


Who can have a caregiver? Any patient may designate a caregiver if they so choose. All minors are required to have a caregiver. There are three categories of patients who do not get an ID card, and thus need not enter a dispensary. Instead, a caregiver registers on their behalf and visits the dispensary for them. These categories include:

  1. Minors;
  2. Adult patients who are home-bound; or
  3. Adult patients who benefit from assistance (i.e. nonverbal, do not make their own medical decisions, etc.).

There are 4 ways to register as a caregiver:

  • Adult Patient Caregiver Registration 
  • Caregiver Registering for an Existing Patient  
  • Caregiver Registering for a New Patient
  • DOH Approved Caregiver Registration


Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at help@herbalcarerx.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

No, all appointments are conducted over the phone so there's no need to travel anywhere!


Registration with the Department of Health creates an account that is used to track the status of your certification and is a prerequisite for being certified by a physician whereas certifications for cannabis use are issued by a licensed clinical practitioner and are required for a Medical Marijuana card. 


The $50 fee is for the Pennsylvania Department of Health to print and issue your Medical Cannabis Card and is a separate fee from your certification consultation with the doctor. 


If the doctor does not approve you for a medical marijuana card we will issue you a full refund for your appointment. 


Your patient ID number is issued by the Department of Health when you register. Click here for more detailed info and instructions


Log into your Department of Health account here then click on the tab that says "My Profile". 


All patients are required to fill out an intake form every year.


Once you've had your certification appointment with the doctor and paid for your card to be issued, it can take up to two weeks for the card to arrive in the mail. Cards will often arrive much sooner than that. If two weeks have gone by and you haven't received it yet, let us know and we will check on it for you.


The most common cause for delayed cards is forgetting to pay the Department of Health the $50 fee for your card after your appointment. Log into your account and go to "My Profile". It should tell you your card status. If it is blank, you may have to go to the "Make a Payment" tab and pay the Department of Health.


Please confirm that the address listed on your DoH account is your current address. If it is not, your card may have been shipped to another address. Please call the Department of Health helpline 888-733-5595. 

If your correct address is listed, contact us and we will check in on the status of your certification. 


Tracking your symptom and mood changes over time can be very helpful if you're experimenting with dosages or new strains. Check out our guide to starting and maintaining an MMJ use journal here. 



7811 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

(215) 671-6929 // HELP@HERBALCARERX.COM

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