Herbal Care RX: Apply For Your PA Medical Marijuana Card Today
About the PA Medical Cannabis program
The Pennsylvania medical cannabis program was established to give patients who are seeking management and relief of qualifying medical conditions access to safe, regulated Medical Marijuana.
Patients that want to participate in the medical cannabis program must follow these steps:
- Visit the Patients and Caregivers Registry and create a patient profile in the Department of Health’s patient and caregiver registry (we can assist with this step if needed)
- Obtain a physician’s certification from Herbal Care Rx over the phone.
- Return to the Patient and Caregivers Registry and pay the $50 fee for your medical marijuana ID card.
- Await the arrival of the card in the mail, usually about 2 weeks.
- Once you have the card in hand, you can visit any dispensary in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Card renewal is required by the Department of Health every 12 months
Learn More
For a full listing of the rules and regulations governing the dispensing of medicinal cannabis, please follow this link to the official site of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program. Please see Qualifying Conditions for a list of medical conditions approved for medicinal cannabis use.
Who is involved?
PA Department of Health
Your Certifying Practitioner
Your Certifying Practitioner
The DoH manages the Medical Marijuana program and issues you your card after you have been certified for use by a licensed practitioner.
Your Certifying Practitioner
Your Certifying Practitioner
Your Certifying Practitioner
We provide the certification you need for the Department of Health to validate your Medical Cannabis card. Licensed clinical practitioners are private entities and not directly associated with the state government
Your Local Dispensary
Your Certifying Practitioner
Your Local Dispensary
Your dispensary will verify that you have a valid medical card to sell you cannabis products and give you recommendations for use.
Want to know more? Are you a...
...New MMJ Patient?
...Renewing Patient?
...Renewing Patient?
New MMJ Patients have never participated in the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana program previously
...Renewing Patient?
...Renewing Patient?
...Renewing Patient?
Renewing patients have previously had a Medical Marijuana card and certification and are renewing an expiring or already-expired card
...Caregiver?
...Renewing Patient?
...Caregiver?
Caregivers are designated by patients to procure medical marijuana from the dispensary on their behalf
New MMJ Patient Information
We're here to make the process easy for you. Reach out if you have any questions about the steps below.
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 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?
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 Patient Information
If you already have a Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Card, the process to renew your card is simple.
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
