Pennsylvania medical marijuana FAQ: answers from the official program
Answers to the questions Pennsylvania patients ask most, based on the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program's own guidance.
What conditions qualify for a Pennsylvania medical marijuana card?
There are 24 approved serious medical conditions, including anxiety disorders, PTSD, severe chronic pain, cancer, epilepsy and opioid use disorder. Your practitioner must certify at least one of them.
Can I get certified through telehealth in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Act 44 of 2021 allows registered practitioners to certify patients during a live phone or video visit.
How much is a Pennsylvania medical marijuana card?
The card costs $50, paid once every 12 months. The fee is waived for people enrolled in Medicaid, PACE/PACENET, CHIP, SNAP or WIC.
How long does it take to receive my card?
After you pay, the Department says printing takes about 7 days and mailing about 14 days, so plan on roughly three weeks.
Can I grow my own cannabis in Pennsylvania?
No. Patients must buy from licensed Pennsylvania dispensaries, which can provide up to a 90-day supply at a time.
Can a child get medical marijuana in Pennsylvania?
Yes, if certified for a qualifying condition, but a minor must have a registered adult caregiver who buys and manages the medicine. Minors do not get their own ID card.
Sources
- Medical Marijuana Program - PA Department of Health
- Medical Marijuana Patients - PA Department of Health
- Renew - PA Department of Health
- Medical Professionals - PA Department of Health
- 28 Pa. Code Chapter 1161a (Medical Marijuana Dispensaries)
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.