FAQ

• Is it easy to get a medical card in Pennsylvania?

  Yes. First, sign up online with the state’s Medical Marijuana Registry. Next, have an online Telehealth consultation with HelloMD and get approved by a licensed practitioner to purchase medical marijuana in a legal dispensary.

• What’s the process for receiving my Pennsylvania medical marijuana card?

  Once approved by the HelloMD licensed practitioner, you pay a $50 fee to the state through your Medical Marijuana Registry account. You then receive your medical card in the mail within seven to 10 days (or longer if the system is burdened with a lot of cards to process).

• What health conditions qualify for a medical card in Pennsylvania?

  To be approved for a Pennsylvania medical marijuana card, you’ll need to have one of the qualifying health conditions. To date, the qualifying conditions are:
  
  

  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Autism
  • Cancer, including remission therapy
  • Crohn’s disease.
  • Damage to the nervous tissue of the central nervous system (brain-spinal cord) with 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
  • Intractable seizures
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Neurodegenerative diseases
  • Neuropathies
  • Opioid use disorder for which conventional therapeutic interventions are contraindicated or ineffective, or for which adjunctive therapy is indicated in combination with primary therapeutic interventions
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Severe chronic or intractable pain of neuropathic origin or severe chronic or intractable pain
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Terminal illness
  • Tourette syndrome

• How much does a medical marijuana consultation cost in Pennsylvania?

  For a limited time, it costs $149 to see the HelloMD medical practitioner online. There is a one-time $50 charge from the state of Pennsylvania to receive your official medical marijuana ID card. HelloMD accepts all major credit cards and you only pay if you’re approved

• Who can prescribe medical marijuana in Pennsylvania?

  Physicians can recommend medical marijuana in Pennsylvania when they are registered with the state’s Department of Health.

• How long is a medical marijuana consultation with a HelloMD practitioner in Pennsylvania?

  A typical consult takes between 15 to 30 minutes. Please be prepared to have your Telehealth consultation in a private, well-lit space, away from distraction. Your practitioner will also want to discuss any medications you may be on and your prior medical history.

• Will I receive advice about medical marijuana from my HelloMD practitioner in Pennsylvania?

  Yes. Our practitioners will guide you in determining if cannabis is the right fit for you. From the privacy of your own home or office, ask all of your questions about cannabis and you’ll receive expert medical advice.

• How long does it take to get a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania?

  First, you sign up with the state’s Medical Marijuana Registry, and then you need to have a consultation with a licensed practitioner to get approved for your medical marijuana certification. In Pennsylvania this is fast and easy when you have an online Telehealth consultation with HelloMD. After you’re approved, you pay a $50 fee through your Medical Mariijuana Registry account, and within seven to 10 days you will receive your medical marijuana card in the mail.

• If I’m still waiting for my physical card to arrive can I purchase medical marijuana?

  No, you cannot. You must receive your actual medical marijuana card before you can buy cannabis from a licensed dispensary in Pennsylvania.

• I have a medical marijuana card from another state. Can I use it to purchase at a Pennsylvania dispensary?

  No, you can’t. Pennsylvania doesn’t recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards.

• Do patient medical marijuana certifications expire in Pennsylvania?

  Medical marijuana certifications expire after a year in Pennsylvania

• Can I get a renewal of my medical marijuana certification in Pennsylvania?

  The state will send an email notification 60 days before your patient certification and ID card expire. You must renew your registration through the Medical Marijuana Registry, and then get your patient certification through the HelloMD medical practitioner. Once you’re certified by the medical practitioner, a new card will be mailed to you at the address you listed in the patient portal. The card will have an issue date for the day after your original card expires.

• Where can I purchase medical marijuana in Pennsylvania?

  Once you’ve received your medical cannabis card, you can purchase medical marijuana from a licensed dispensary. It’s easy to find a state-approved dispensary in your area, many of which offer home delivery. If you visit a physical location, dispensaries statewide have instituted COVID-19 safety protocols.

• How often can you go to a dispensary in Pennsylvania?

  In Pennsylvania, medical marijuana patients are allowed to buy up to a 30-day supply of their medication. As a patient you can refill your supply during the last seven days of the 30-day period. If you have more than a 30-day supply amount, you are breaking the law.

• What forms of medical marijuana are allowed in Pennsylvania?

  If you have a medical marijuana card, you can buy a 30-day supply of cannabis flower, creams, gels, liquids, oils, ointments, pills, or tinctures.

• What dosage amounts of medical marijuana are allowed in Pennsylvania?

  The dosage is determined by a dispensary pharmacist, and patients may receive up to a 30-day supply at a time.

• What are the advantages of having a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania?

  You can only buy and possess marijuana legally in Pennsylvania if you have a medical marijuana card. If you don’t have a medical marijuana card and are caught with cannabis on your person, you could face legal consequences for possession. The medical marijuana card also gives you access to a safe, high-quality supply of cannabis.

• Why should I choose HelloMD to get my medical marijuana card?

  HelloMD has been helping patients understand and make the most of medical cannabis since 2015 throughout the United States and Canada. You’ll receive expert cannabis advice from supportive licensed practitioners. We’ve been rated #1 on Trustpilot, and if you’re not approved for your medical marijuana certification, you won’t pay.