Your medical marijuana journey is personal. Your qualifying condition, your product preferences, your dosage requirements — are all personal. The more you know about your options, the sooner you can focus all of your energies on finding the right products for safe, effective, symptom relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of products do you carry?
Under Act 16 of 2016 (the Act or Medical Marijuana Program), the term “medical marijuana” refers to marijuana obtained for a certified medical use by a Pennsylvania resident with a serious medical condition and is limited by statute in Pennsylvania to the following forms:
- Flower
- Pill
- Oil
- Topical forms, including gel, creams, or ointments
- Forms medically appropriate for administration by vaporization or nebulization
- Tincture
- Liquid
How do I become a patient?
SIGN UP ONLINE
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- Register for the program through the Medical Marijuana Registry at https://padohmmp.custhelp.com/app/login
- Registry information includes your name, address, and contact information
- You must have a PA driver’s license or ID card to register
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VISIT YOUR DOCTOR
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- Once you have completed the online registration, have a physician certify that you suffer from one of the medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana
- This physician must be registered with the PA Department of Health; a complete list of registered physicians may be found at medicalmarijuana.pa.gov
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PAY FOR YOUR CARD
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- Return to the Medical Marijuana Registry and complete your application
- Submit $50 fee for card; patients enrolled in Medicaid, PACE, CHIP, SNAP, and WIC may be eligible for a discount
- You will receive your card via mail
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VISIT A DISPENSARY
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- Once you receive your card in the mail, you may visit any Vytal Options location (CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR LOCATIONS) or any other approved dispensary in the state of PA.
- Bring your state-issued ID First-time patients and caregivers are welcome to free consultation with a medical profession at the dispensary
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For more information please visit here.
What do I need to bring with me?
- Each time you come, bring your Medical Marijuana ID card and State ID or license.
- Cash or ATM card. (Due to federal regulations, we do no accept credit cards. For your convenience, we may accept ATM cards for a $3.00 fee.)
How do I become a caregiver?
SIGN UP ONLINE
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- Register for the program through the Medical Marijuana Registry at https://padohmmp.custhelp.com/app/login
- Select the appropriate option from the caregiver section
- You must have the patient’s ID number (as found on the patient’s profile) and a PA driver’s license or ID card to register
- Registry information includes your name, address, and contact information
COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK
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- Background checks are run through Indentgo; their locations can be found here: identogo.com/locations
- You cannot be approved as a caregiver if you have been convicted of a criminal offense that occurred within the last five years relating to the sale or possession of drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances
COMPLETE AUTHORIZATION FORM
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- If you are a caregiver for a minor but not the patient’s parent, legal guardian, or spouse, you will need to be designated as a third-party caregiver
- Complete an ‘authorization to designate a third-party caregiver’ form and upload the completed form back in your caregiver profile
- PAY FOR YOUR CARD
- Return to the Medical Marijuana Registry and complete your application
- Submit $50 fee for card; patients enrolled in Medicaid, PACE, CHIP, SNAP, and WIC may be eligible for a discount
- You will receive your card via mail
VISIT A DISPENSARY
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- Once you receive your card in the mail, you may visit any Vytal Options Location or any other approved dispensary in the state of PA
- Bring your state-issued ID
- First-time patients and caregivers are welcome to a free consultation with a medical professional at the dispensary
For more information, please contact the medical marijuana help desk at 888-733-5595 or visit medicalmarijuana.pa.gov.
I’ve never been to a medical marijuana dispensary. How does it work?
- First, you’ll need your medical marijuana ID card
- Next, you are encouraged to speak with a medical professional about your goals of treatment and current medications
- When you are ready to go to the dispensary floor, you’ll be paired with a knowledgeable wellness associate who can help you find the correct product for you
- Come back and let us know if your product was able to provide relief! We use this information to make better suggestions and individualize your experience.
I have a medical marijuana card from another state/the state I’m from accepts out of state medical cards. Can I purchase at a PA dispensary?
Currently, PA does not accept out of state medical marijuana cards and does not have a reciprocity program. While other states may accept PA cards, PA dispensaries are only permitted to serve patients with PA medical marijuana cards. To qualify for medical marijuana in PA, you must be a resident of this state, and you must have a PA MMJ card to purchase from a PA dispensary.
I didn’t see my question on this list.
Contact us with any questions! Please visit our contact us page here.
How much cannabis can I purchase in Pennsylvania?
Only approved medical marijuana patients (and their approved caregivers) can purchase marijuana in Pennsylvania, as recreational cannabis is not legal. The amount of cannabis a medical marijuana patient or caregiver could purchase had been one-month’s supply, though recently the Governor signed a law upping the amount to a three-month supply.
I am interested in joining the team at Vytal Options. Are you hiring?
If you are interested in exploring your future with PA Options for Wellness, please see our available opportunities listed here.