Herbal Care RX: Apply For Your PA Medical Marijuana Card Today
PA Medical Marijuana Certifications and Renewals
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Who is Herbal Care Rx?
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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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
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!!"
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.
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 a PC Computer with an internet connection, either a desktop or laptop (not a phone or mobile device).
- 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!
Step 2: Book Your Certification Appointment
Once you have your Pennsylvania Department of Health ID#, you're ready to book an appointment with us!
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.
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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.
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:
- Minors;
- Adult patients who are home-bound; or
- 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
