Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate

Who can participate in the program?

A person with an approved serious medical condition who is a Pennsylvania resident and is certified by a doctor participating in the program.

approved conditons

What are the approved serious medical conditions?

The following are serious medical conditions approved for use of medical marijuana

ALS
Anxiety
Autism
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
HIV/AIDS
Cancer
Huntingdon's Disease
Damage to the Nervous System with Spasticity and/or Neuropathy

Dyskinetic Spastic Movement Disorders
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
HIV/AIDS
Huntingdon's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intractable Seizures
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neuropathy

Multiple Sclerosis
Opioid Use Disorder
Parkinson's Disease
PTSD
Severe Chronic or Intractable Pain
Sickle Cell Anemia
Terminal Illness
Tourette's Disorder

Steps to participate

What steps do I need to take to participate in the program?

There are three steps to participate in the program

The first step is to register with the PA Department of Health.
- If you are an adult registering yourself, click HERE for the PA DOH Medical Marijuana registration site.
- If you are an Adult Registering your child, click HERE Click on Apply for ID Card
See an approved practitioner to get certified. Your certifying practitioner will need to see copies of your medical record documenting the presence of one of the approved conditions. Alternatively, a letter from a treating physician documenting the presence of the condition is also acceptable.
After the practitioner has entered your information into the state system, you will get an email from the state. Go back onto the website to complete your application and pay your fee ($50). Your medical marijuana card will be sent to you. It typically takes about two weeks for your card to arrive. Once you have your card, you are free to visit one of the many dispensaries in our area to purchase medical marijuana.

Schedule an appointment

How do I schedule an appointment with Dr. Hartman to get certified?

Set up an appointment though our website by clicking HERE or call one of our Cannabis Coordinators on our certification appointment line: 215-643-4069

Where can I get Marijuana?

I'm already a patient, where can I purchase Medical Marijuana

There are many dispensaries around Pennsylvania. Click HERE for a comprehensive list of all locations