What is a Medical Marijuana Card?
Medical marijuana cards are state-issued permits for residents that classify them as eligible patients if they have a qualifying condition.
How Do I Qualify?
The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program recognizes the following qualifying conditions:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Anxiety disorders
Autism
Cancer, including remission therapy
Chronic Hepatitis C
Crohn's disease
Damage to nervous tissue of the central nervous system causing intractable spasticity
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 (when conventional treatments are ineffective or contraindicated)
Parkinson's disease
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Severe chronic or intractable pain
Sickle cell anemia
Terminal illness
Tourette syndrome
How Do I Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card?
Step 1: Register with the State
After confirming your condition qualifies, create a profile on the PA Department of Health registry. Use your PA state-issued ID or Driver's License exactly as it appears (all caps).
Step 2: Schedule a Doctor's Appointment
Book a telemedicine appointment with a state-approved practitioner such as Green Bridge Society to receive your certification.
Step 3: Pay the Annual Fee
Log in to your PA Medical Marijuana Program dashboard and pay the $50 annual fee after your appointment. Discounts are available for Medicaid and SNAP recipients. Your card arrives in approximately 21 days, mailed to your profile address.
Are There Any Age Limitations?
Applicants must be 18 years or older. Minors may also qualify but require a parent or legal guardian to act as a caregiver.
What Doctors Should I Contact?
You'll need a state-approved practitioner to issue your certification, such as Green Bridge Society.
How Do I Use My Medical Marijuana Card?
Once you have your card, find an Ayr Dispensary near you to make your first purchase from a licensed dispensary in Pennsylvania.
What Are the Benefits of Having a Medical Marijuana Card?
Zero sales tax on dispensary purchases
Allowance for possession of a 90-day supply
Employment protections under PA state law
Access to regulated, lab-tested cannabis products tailored to your medical needs