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Register online and provide basic information about yourself. Pay for your consult. 100% of your payment is refunded if you aren't approved.
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FAQs - Get a Pa. medical marijuana card online
Is it easy to get a medical card in Pa?
Yes, getting a medical marijuana card in Pa is easy if you are a Pennsylvania resident. To get medical marijuana legally, you must register with the state's Medical Marijuana Registry. Then you can book an online Telehealth consultation with HelloMD, where you can ask any questions you may have. Once a licensed practitioner has completed your certification and you have your card, you can purchase medical marijuana products in a legal dispensary.
What's the process for receiving my Pa. medical marijuana card?
After registering with Pa, you can easily schedule an appointment with a HelloMD licensed practitioner. If the practitioner approves that you have some of the qualifying medical conditions, you will pay a $50 fee state application fee through your Medical Marijuana Registry account. The State will mail your card within 7 to 10 days.
What health conditions qualify for a medical card in Pa.?
To get your medical marijuana card in Pa., 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 an 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 anaemia
- Terminal illness
- Tourette syndrome
These are serious medical conditions. Therefore, you need to register with the Pa state to get a patient id number to participate in the Pennsylvania medical marijuana program.
How much does a medical marijuana consultation cost in Pennsylvania?
An online medical marijuana consultation in HelloMD costs $149. HelloMD accepts all major credit cards, and you only pay if the medical practitioner approves you. Additional costs include a one-time $ 50 fee to the state.
Who can prescribe medical marijuana in Pennsylvania?
Physicians who are Pennsylvania Department of Health Website can prescribe medical marijuana to patients and caregivers.
How long is a medical marijuana consultation with a HelloMD practitioner in Pennsylvania?
Usually, a medical marijuana consultation lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. During the online consultation with HelloMD the practitioner will talk to you about any medication 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 answer any questions you may have and determine if you qualify for the use of medical marijuana. In half a hour, you'll receive expert medical advice from the privacy of your own home or office.
How long does it take to get a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania?
You can complete the whole process of getting a medical marijuana card within 10 days. With HelloMD you can book an appointment easily online and finish it in half an hour.
If I'm still waiting for my physical card to arrive, can I purchase medical marijuana?
No, you can't buy cannabis from a licensed dispensary in Pa. before receiving your physical medical marijuana card.
I have a medical marijuana card from another state. Can I use it to purchase at a Pennsylvania dispensary?
No, Pennsylvania doesn't recognize out-of-state cards. You must apply for Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program.
Do patient medical marijuana certifications expire in Pennsylvania?
Yes, after a year, you have to reapply for the Pennsylvania medical marijuana card. You will get a notice 60 days before your patient certification expires.
Can I get a renewal of my medical marijuana certification in Pennsylvania?
Yes, you can renew it easily. You are required to apply through the Medical Marijuana Registry once again 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 State 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?
If you have a medical cannabis card, you can purchase medical marijuana from a licensed dispensary. It's easy to find a , many of which offer home delivery.
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. For the following month, you can refill your supply during the last seven days of the current month.
What forms of medical marijuana are allowed in Pennsylvania
The forms of medical marijuana allowed in Pennsylvania are cannabis flower, creams, gels, liquids, oils, ointments, pills, or tinctures. HelloMD can help you get a medical marijuana card and buy these products from a dispensary.
What dosage amounts of medical marijuana are allowed in Pennsylvania?
A dispensary pharmacist determines the dosage, depending on the patient's health condition.
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. Plus, the medical marijuana card also gives you access to a safe, high-quality supply of cannabis.
Can I register for a medical marijuana card if I am home-bound?
Yes, but in that case, you will have caregivers ( up to 2) purchasing medical marijuana in dispensaries on your behalf. Also, minor patients ( under the age of 18) must have a registered caregiver who can purchase cannabis for them.
Can anyone become a caregiver for medical marijuana patients in Pennsylvania?
No, the state needs to approve the caregivers before they register them. The state does a background check and ensures the caregivers are at least 21 years of age and aren't convicted of a criminal offense related to selling or possessing drugs. Pennsylvania state and a number of other states don't do background checks on patients, just on caregivers.
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. You'll receive expert cannabis advice from supportive licensed practitioners via video.
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