Q & A
How long does it take to receive medical card?
If you have not received your card within 3 weeks after being certified by our doctor and paying your card fee to the Department of Health, please contact the Department of Health via their helpline: 888-733-5595 or via email: RA-DHMedMarijuana@pa.gov
New patients can pay for their card after being certified by the doctor by logging into their patient portal at https://padohmmp.custhelp.com/app/login
Renewing patients can pay for their renewal card anytime within 30 days of their current card's expiration through their patient portal at https://padohmmp.custhelp.com/app/login
The Department of Health emails all patients when they are eligible to pay their card fee. These payments can only be made online through your patient portal at https://padohmmp.custhelp.com/app/login
How much does the Medical Marijuana Doctor Certification cost?
New Patients: $125
New Patients Who Are Veterans or Receive SSI: $75
Renewing Patients $75
Your consultation fee is in addition to your MMJ card fee. The Department of Health charges a $50 fee for your annual card, with discounts available for those who participate in Medicaid or eligible food stamp programs.
Your certification will be active for a full year. The Department of Health currently requires annual recertification by a doctor and renewal or your MMJ card.