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To qualify for the state’s medical marijuana program, you must be a Pennsylvania resident with a qualifying condition.

Or find more answers to common Pennsylvania patient FAQs.

Qualifying conditions in Pennsylvania include:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• 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.
• Fibromyalgia
• Glaucoma
• Hepatitis C
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS)
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Pain that is either chronic and severe or intractable
• Parkinson’s disease
• Positive status for HIV
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Sickle cell anemia
• Spinal cord disease or injury
• Tourette’s syndrome
• Traumatic brain injury
• Ulcerative colitis

The eligibility for medical cannabis in Philadelphia starts with a qualifying medical condition. Fortunately, Pennsylvania has an extensive list of qualifying conditions, including cancer, opioid replacement, and more common conditions like chronic pain, PTSD, and anxiety disorders.

The only legal avenue for patients to purchase and use cannabis in Philadelphia is by having a medical cannabis card. When the state legalizes adult-use sales, having med card will likely offer patients a range of benefits, like reduced taxes, increased purchase limits, and enhanced legal safeguards.

NuggMD offers a no-risk Pennsylvania medical card evaluation for one of the best rates you can find. Even better, if you don’t qualify, your evaluation is free. MMJ patients are also responsible for Pennsylvania’s $50 state registration fee after the evaluation.

Unfortunately, no. Cannabis is still federally illegal. Most insurance companies don’t want to be liable on a state level for cannabis products. As a result, none currently cover the cost of cannabis or applying to the program.

You can get a med card evaluation through NuggMD on the same day. However, the state can take up to three weeks to approve your application and supply your card in the mail.

With NuggMD, you are ONLY charged for the evaluation if the state gives approval. Ensuring access to a qualified medical cannabis doctor is our top priority, and we believe the cost of the evaluation should never be a barrier to getting the care you need.

You’ll only be charged if you’re approved for your medical marijuana certification. If not, your evaluation is free! If you sign up and pay for your evaluation, but then cancel before your evaluation, there is a small $10 fee for the payment processing. You can also change your mind after your evaluation if you wish and request a refund, but you must do so before your certification has been submitted to the state. Once you’ve been certified, a refund for services will no longer be available. Please send an email to support@www.nuggmd.com with the subject line “Refund Request” and a brief description of your issue. Patients won’t receive a refund for failure to follow through with their certification process once the practitioner completes the certification requirements. It is the patient’s responsibility to complete their certification. If you’re stuck or having trouble completing your certification, please reach out to customer service and our agents will help you through the process. We want to make sure you’re 100% satisfied with your purchase being that you, the customer, are the most important thing to us! Once a refund has been initiated, please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to transfer back to the card you used for the transaction. A refund is no longer available more than 30 days after the date of your evaluation. If any issues arise, please feel free to reach back out for further assistance.

Definitely! Renewing through NuggMD is still possible even if you saw a different doctor last year. You have the right to see any certified cannabis physician you choose.

The short answer is — it depends. Each state has distinct rules for reciprocity in its medical marijuana program. Some states permit patients only from specific regions. Others cater to those with particular conditions. For more details, check the medical marijuana program of your destination state.

You can’t get a PA medical cannabis card without a Pennsylvania driver’s license or ID card. Refer to the state’s patient guide for a comprehensive list of required documents.

Learn more about Pennsylvania’s cannabis laws and regulations.

Obtaining a medical card is the only legal way to purchase and consume the plant in Pennsylvania. If you’re a medical cannabis patient, you can shop at any medical dispensary in Philly. There are over 20 Philadelphia dispensaries to choose from, including Trulieve on Broad Street, BEYOND/HELLO on Sansom, Ethos on Locust, and many more!

Whether in Philly or another Pennsylvania city, medical cannabis patients can buy up to “192 medical marijuana units” in a 90-day period. A “unit” is measured as 3.5 grams of medical cannabis flower, 1 gram of medical cannabis concentrates, or 100 milligrams of THC-infused products. These might include tinctures, topicals, oils, capsules, and more.

Marijuana delivery is currently unavailable for both medical and recreational use in Pennsylvania. However, curbside pickup is permitted for medical patients at licensed dispensaries. Legal caregivers are also authorized to deliver cannabis to their patients.

Growers and processors pay a 5% wholesale excise tax, but there’s NO TAX on purchases by cannabis patients. It’s one of the biggest advantages of having a medical cannabis card in PA.

Philadelphia is one of the remaining major cities to allow tobacco smoking lounges. However, there are currently no cannabis smoking lounges available or open to the public.

You can only smoke in Philadelphia if it’s in a private residence. Cannabis can’t be consumed in public spaces, including on federal land like national parks. It also can’t be consumed in motorized vehicles in motion or any business that lacks a commercial cannabis consumption license.