Pennsylvania’s premier service to obtain your Medical Marijuana Card online and by telephone with no in-person visit needed.

As a patient, you must first register for a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania, and this requires an approved doctor to certify that you suffer from a qualifying condition.

With that being said, you may be dealing with a serious medical condition like ALS, cancer, Huntington’s Disease, or even PTSD, which makes it difficult to visit a doctor’s office for an exam. Alternatively, you might have trouble finding an approved physician in your area.

This is where Green Choice Medical can help. Our goal is to provide patients with a more convenient means of obtaining a medical marijuana card through a remote process they can complete online and over the phone.

Whether you have chronic pain, mobility issues, anxiety, or PTSD that impede your ability to get to a doctor’s office, Green Choice Medical delivers convenience and peace of mind.

How to Obtain an Online Medical Marijuana Card

Physician approval is a crucial component in obtaining your Pennsylvania medical marijuana card, but what if you face difficulties in getting to a doctor’s office or don’t have access to approved physicians nearby?

In order to make your life easier, Green Choice Medical is pleased to offer an alternative to in-person doctor visits. Our process involves just three simple steps that never require you to leave your house. All you have to do is:

• Schedule a phone consultation
• Register online
• Complete a remote phone consultation

There is a fee associated with the consultation process, but if you’re not approved for a medical marijuana card, your fee for our services is refunded.

Schedule a Phone Consultation

Obtaining your medical marijuana card online begins simply enough by scheduling your consultation. First, you’ll choose a date and time that works for you.

Next, you’ll be asked to complete a short questionnaire that covers general health information relating to past medical concerns (high blood pressure, diabetes, history of cancer, etc.), surgical procedures, allergies, mental health disorders, and so on.

When you’ve filled out all the information, you’ll submit your payment. A medical marijuana card consultation for new patients costs $199.00, while a consultation for a returning Green Choice Medical patient consultation (ID card renewal) is $149.00.

If you are not approved for a medical marijuana card, you will receive a full refund of this service fee.

Apply with the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program Registry

The state of Pennsylvania administers the medical marijuana card system, so your next step is registering with the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DoH). You’ll be asked to provide basic information like your name, address, and date of birth (as they appear on your PA driver’s license), as well as your driver’s license number.

Contact information, like your email address and telephone number, is also required. You must fill out all information accurately, as submitting false statements may incur penalties. Once you have submitted your application, you’ll need certification of your eligibility (i.e., a qualifying medical condition) from an approved physician.

Complete Your Remote Consultation

The final step in obtaining your online medical marijuana card is a telephone conversation with a Green Choice Medical doctor at your scheduled time.

This consultation is intended to verify the health information you provided and learn more about your health and healthcare needs so that the doctor can determine whether you have a qualifying medical condition. It is very informal and low stress.

Your doctor will then submit a certification directly to the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Registry. When the certification has been processed, you’ll receive a confirmation email from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, after which you can return to the registry website to pay a state processing fee of $50.00 (this fee is waived if you receive any medical assistance through the state).

Your card is then issued and mailed. Allow around one week after your phone consultation to receive it by mail.

Are You Eligible for a Medical Marijuana Card in Pennsylvania?

The state of Pennsylvania recognizes a number of health conditions that may benefit from the use of medical marijuana, including:

• Anxiety, including conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Autism
• ALS
• Cancer, including patients undergoing remission therapy
• Crohn’s Disease
• Dyskinetic or spastic movement disorders
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS
• Huntington’s Disease
• Nervous tissue damage of the central nervous system (brain-spinal cord)
• IBS
• Intractable seizures
• Multiple sclerosis
• Neurodegenerative diseases
• Neuropathies
• PTSD
• Severe, chronic, or intractable pain
• Sickle cell anemia
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Terminal illness
• Tourette Syndrome

Opioid use disorder is also a qualifying condition when in combination with primary treatment or when conventional therapies are ineffective.

Before obtaining a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania, an approved doctor must certify that you suffer from one or more of these conditions.

When you partner with Green Choice Medical, you will not be required to show up for an in-person examination. All you have to do is participate in a telephone consultation from the comfort of your home to complete the process and receive physician certification.

Benefits of Choosing Medical Marijuana

As a Pennsylvania resident seeking access to cannabis for health reasons, you may be aware that the cultivation, distribution, and possession of recreational cannabis remains illegal.

Some larger cities across the state, like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, Upper Darby Township, Lancaster, and more, have decriminalized recreational cannabis, but for the most part, it’s still considered illegal statewide, not to mention at the federal level.

Even if you happen to live in cities where recreational cannabis is accessible, there are a few good reasons to obtain a medical marijuana card online. For starters, you’ll have legal access to medical products that you can purchase at any of well over 100 approved dispensaries across the state.

These products are designed for medical use, and you’ll enjoy the safety, potency, and consistency you expect. When you’re dealing with pain, anxiety, or other health concerns, you want to make sure the products you purchase are going to provide the anticipated relief.

Advantages of Applying for a Medical Marijuana Card Online

When it comes to health and wellness, we’re all on a personal journey, and not everyone who is diagnosed with a disease has the same symptoms. Whether you’re treating anxiety, PTSD, cancer, Crohn’s Disease, epilepsy, MS, or a terminal illness, you’ll deal with a unique set of symptoms that impair your lifestyle in any number of ways.

Green Choice Medical recognizes that not every patient has the option to schedule in-person appointments with their physician to prove eligibility for medical marijuana. It’s also possible that you may not have easy access to an approved physician in your area.

Our simple, remote process to obtain an online medical marijuana card ensures that everyone has access to the registration process, regardless of physical, mental, and emotional restrictions.

When you choose Green Choice Medical, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule a consultation at a date and time that works for you and conduct the meeting by telephone without having to leave your home. Our goal is to provide greater accessibility and make your life easier along the way.

FAQ

When you’re considering whether to register for a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania, it’s natural to have many questions.

In addition to understanding the process of obtaining a card, you might be curious about what benefits you’ll enjoy, what limitations you’ll face, and even the legal parameters of the medical marijuana program in the state and beyond.

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Pennsylvania medical marijuana program.

How Long Has Medical Marijuana Been Legal in Pennsylvania?

On April 17, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf legalized medical marijuana in the state of Pennsylvania when he signed SB 3, also known as the Medical Marijuana Act, into law. It went into effect on May 17, 2016, but medical marijuana didn’t become available to patients until almost two years later, on February 15, 2018.

Under the Department of Health Regulation, the program issues licenses for set numbers of growers/processors and dispensaries. A system of registration was also established to issue cards to patients with qualifying conditions.

In other words, the implementation of the law took several months. Governor Wolf signed HB 1024 on June 30, 2021, updating medical marijuana legislation to increase accessibility in various ways, including provision for products, caregivers, and so on.

How Old Do I Have to Be to Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card Online?

In order to apply for a medical marijuana card, patients must be at least 18 years of age. However, children under the age of 18 may still be eligible to receive medical marijuana if they have qualifying conditions. In this case, a parent/caregiver would have to register as a caregiver on behalf of the minor.

Caregivers must be age 21 or older, register on the Department of Health website, submit to a criminal background check (this is not required for patients), and pay for an ID card that allows them to purchase/pick up medical marijuana on behalf of their minor dependent/patient.

A minor may have up to two designated registered caregivers, while a caregiver may provide care for up to five patients.

How Much Does It Cost to Obtain a Medical Marijuana Card?

To register for a medical marijuana card, you are required to pay a $50.00 fee.

However, an approved physician must also certify that you suffer from a qualifying medical condition, which could entail costs associated with visiting a doctor and undergoing examination, testing, and so on.

Green Choice Medical provides you with a convenient, remote means of applying for an online medical marijuana card, complete with a flat rate for your consultation. As a new patient, you’ll pay a service fee of $199.00.

Returning Green Choice Medical patients seeking annual renewal of their medical marijuana card will pay a flat rate of $149.00.

What Happens if I Don’t Get Approved for a Card?

If the doctor you consult with at Green Choice Medical is unable to certify that you have a qualifying condition to obtain a medical marijuana card online, you will not be approved for registration by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Our approval rate is over 99%.

Should this happen, we will refund your service fee. You always have the option to try again or consult with another physician.

When Does My Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Card Expire?

Online medical marijuana cards issued through the Pennsylvania Department of Health are valid for one year, after which you will have to renew or become ineligible to purchase medical marijuana. Sixty days before your ID card expires, you will receive an email notification from the DoH.

Thirty days before card expiration, you’ll receive an email with renewal instructions, typically indicating a due date for payment of about a week before your ID card expires. You must renew and pay your annual fee by the date listed, or your card will be deactivated.

How Do I Renew My Medical Marijuana Card?

Renewing your medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania is easy. When you receive an email notification from the DoH informing you that it’s time to renew, you simply have to log in to your patient account with the state registry, review and update personal information in your patient certification, save changes, and pay the registration fee.

The next step is to schedule a renewal appointment with a doctor at Green Choice Medical. You should do this well before your due date to avoid deactivation and save money on your service fees.

You aren’t required to consult with the same doctor for renewal that initially certified you. When the state receives your renewal certification from an approved doctor, your new ID card will be printed and mailed to you, with an issue date of the day after your current card expires.

Where Can I Use My Medical Marijuana Card?

A Pennsylvania medical marijuana card is valid at any of over 100 licensed dispensaries in the state.

Initially, the state licensing board was allowed to issue permits to up to 50 dispensaries. Each of these businesses was permitted to open up to three dispensary locations. Today, dozens of approved dispensaries operate across the state where patients with medical marijuana cards can make legal purchases.

What Types of Cannabis Can I Purchase?

When the Medical Marijuana Act passed in 2016, it allowed for the sale and purchase of various cannabis products, including pills, oils, gels, topical creams and ointments, liquid tinctures, and non-whole plant forms designed for administration via nebulization or vaporization. Dispensaries were not allowed to sell flower or edibles.

Due to patient demand, this was amended in May 2018 to allow for the sale of dry, whole-plant products or flower strains.

However, the state maintains laws that prohibit smoking cannabis flower, so patients are required to adhere to approved forms of consumption, such as vaporization. Like some other cannabis products, flower could also be mixed into food or beverages by the consumer.

Is There a Limit to How Much Cannabis I Can Purchase/Possess?

States that have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational purposes create their own rules regarding how much product may be purchased and possessed. In many cases, it revolves around volume, with limits related to ounces of flower or concentrate, milligrams of edibles, and so on.

Pennsylvania took a different approach. When you receive your online medical marijuana card, you can purchase up to a 90-day supply of products (an increase from the original limit of a 30-day supply enacted by 2021 legislation).

A pharmacist will determine the dosage, so one patient’s supply could be very different from another’s.

Where Am I Allowed to Consume Medical Marijuana?

Obtaining a medical marijuana card online protects you from arrest, prosecution, and certain forms of discrimination when you purchase and consume medical cannabis. However, it isn’t without limits, particularly when it comes to where you’re allowed to consume products.

It’s illegal to consume marijuana, in any form, in public. You are legally allowed to consume products in homes or private residences. You may also be allowed to consume cannabis products at your place of work if your employer allows it, but employers are not legally required to accommodate such requests.

Can I Obtain a Medical Marijuana Card Online if I’m a Resident of Another State?

A medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania is only available to residents of the state. You must provide a valid PA driver’s license or state-issued ID number when registering for an ID card, and it must match the identifying information (name, address, birth date, etc.) you enter online.

In addition, participation in a medical marijuana program in another state does not provide access to cannabis products in Pennsylvania, even if you have an ID card from that state.

Likewise, you are not allowed to transport or consume medical marijuana in the state of Pennsylvania unless you have a valid Pennsylvania ID card issued by the Department of Health.

Can I Travel with Medical Marijuana?

Before you travel with medical marijuana, it’s important to understand the laws of any state you’re traveling in.

Pennsylvania does not recommend traveling with marijuana, but if you have to, make sure it’s in the original container, and you have your medical marijuana ID card available to prove you are legally allowed to purchase and consume cannabis products. Crossing state lines in possession of Pennsylvania medical marijuana is technically a federal offense.

Why Choose Green Choice Medical for Your Online Medical Marijuana Card?

At Green Choice Medical, we understand how difficult coping with serious

medical conditions can be. Whether you’re dealing with mobility issues, your mental health concerns make it difficult to function, or you don’t live anywhere near an approved physician, we’re here to help you obtain a medical marijuana card with less stress.

With a few simple steps, you can remotely complete all requirements and receive your ID card in just a couple of weeks.

Contact us today with questions or concerns, or simply schedule your appointment to get started.