{"id":43714,"date":"2026-11-06T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=43714"},"modified":"2026-10-23T05:50:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:50:58","slug":"medical-marijuana-card-in-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/medical-marijuana-card-in-philadelphia\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana Card in Philadelphia: How to Get One\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philadelphia doesn&#8217;t run its own medical marijuana program, which keeps things simple. The Pennsylvania Department of Health issues one card for the whole state, so you follow the same four steps as everyone else, and you can start from home. You need a qualifying condition, a certification from an approved practitioner, and a paid ID card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, you&#8217;ll find the steps, the cost, how to find a dispensary, and the Philadelphia rule on job applicants. You&#8217;ll leave with a clear first step and no surprises on the fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Do You Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Philadelphia?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Department of Health lists four patient steps on its<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/services\/health\/register-for-the-medical-marijuana-program\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">registration page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Register:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create an account on the Department of Health website with proof of Pennsylvania residency and a working email address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get certified:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> See an approved doctor who certifies that you have a qualifying condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pay for your card:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pay for your medical marijuana ID card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visit a dispensary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take your card to a Pennsylvania dispensary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need one of the serious medical conditions listed on the state&#8217;s<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/agencies\/health\/programs\/medical-marijuana\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical marijuana program page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and your practitioner confirms whether you qualify. To check a doctor, use the Department of Health&#8217;s<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/content\/dam\/copapwp-pagov\/en\/health\/documents\/topics\/documents\/programs\/medical-marijuana\/DOH%20Approved%20Practitioners.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list of approved practitioners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Does the Card Cost?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your costs come from two places, the state and your practitioner. Here is how they break down:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State card fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The card fee is $50, paid to the Department of Health, not to your doctor or to Veriheal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Card timing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/agencies\/health\/programs\/medical-marijuana\/medical-marijuana-patients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">patient page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allow 7 days for printing after you pay and 14 more days for mail delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Certification length:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your practitioner sets the length of your certification, and it cannot be longer than one year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fee assistance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You may qualify for a no-cost card through the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/agencies\/health\/programs\/medical-marijuana\/mmap\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Marijuana Assistance Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Eligible programs are Medicaid, the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) or PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET), the Children&#8217;s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctor&#8217;s evaluation is a separate cost. Read Veriheal&#8217;s guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-medical-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how long it takes to get a medical card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to plan your timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Do You Find a Dispensary Near You?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Department of Health runs an online<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.health.pa.gov\/mmrtk\/dispensaries.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dispensary tracker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and publishes a list on its<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/agencies\/health\/programs\/medical-marijuana\/dispensaries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dispensaries page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use them to find locations close to your home or work. Pennsylvania dispensaries serve registered patients and caregivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do Philadelphia Employers Test for Marijuana?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philadelphia has its own rule for job applicants. Effective January 1, 2022, an ordinance prohibits employers from requiring most applicants to take a pre-employment marijuana test, according to a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littler.com\/news-analysis\/asap\/philadelphia-passes-ordinance-banning-marijuana-tests-many-prospective-employees\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Littler analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The ordinance has exceptions, including police officers, jobs that require a commercial driver&#8217;s license, and positions where an employee could significantly affect the health or safety of others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State law also applies. Pennsylvania&#8217;s<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palegis.us\/statutes\/unconsolidated\/law-information\/view-statute?iFrame=true&amp;txtType=HTM&amp;yr=2016&amp;sessInd=0&amp;smthLwInd=0&amp;act=16&amp;chpt=21&amp;sctn=3&amp;subsctn=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Marijuana Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bars employers from discriminating against an employee solely because of certified patient status. It also lets employers discipline employees who are under the influence at work. For disclosure advice, read Veriheal&#8217;s guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/should-you-tell-your-employer-about-your-medical-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether to tell your employer about your medical card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Does a Card Give You?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A card lets you buy from Pennsylvania dispensaries. Veriheal&#8217;s guide on the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/benefits-of-a-medical-marijuana-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits of a medical marijuana card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows what else it offers. If you&#8217;re wondering who can see your card, read Veriheal&#8217;s guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/does-a-medical-cannabis-card-show-up-on-a-background-check\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether a medical cannabis card shows up on a background check<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For other states, read Veriheal&#8217;s guide to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/medical-marijuana-card-state-by-state-updates-laws\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical marijuana card state-by-state laws<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Should You Talk to a Licensed Attorney First If You Own Firearms?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A medical card can still carry federal firearms risk, even though the rules shifted in 2026. It helps to separate what moved from what stayed put.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What changed in 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On April 28, 2026, state-licensed medical marijuana moved from Schedule I to Schedule III, per the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/d\/2026-08176\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Register rule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Marijuana outside a state medical license or a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved product stays in Schedule I.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 18, 2026, the Supreme Court held in<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/25pdf\/24-1234_g2bh.pdf\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States v. Hemani<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that a prosecution under 18 U.S.C. \u00a7 922(g)(3) based solely on marijuana use was inconsistent with the Second Amendment. The judgment was unanimous, and the Court called its decision narrow. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) also<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atf.gov\/file\/60211\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rescinded its 2011 open letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which told dealers a medical card was grounds to refuse a sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What did not change<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 922(g)(3) remains federal law, and ATF Form 4473 is unchanged, so you must still answer its drug-use question truthfully. The ATF has issued no replacement guidance, so real federal risk persists. A licensed attorney can explain how these rules apply to you. Veriheal&#8217;s guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/mmj-and-gun-rights-can-a-medical-cannabis-patient-own-a-gun\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical cannabis patients and gun rights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a helpful place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Can Veriheal Help You Get a Card in Philadelphia?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philadelphia patients get certified without leaving home. Veriheal connects you with a Pennsylvania physician for an online video evaluation, and your physician can tell you whether any in-person follow-up applies to you. If you want to see how virtual visits work, read Veriheal&#8217;s guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/telemedicine-for-medical-cannabis-legal-in-your-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">telemedicine for medical cannabis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evaluation is $199, and you can split it into interest-free installments. It also comes with a &#8220;get approved or your money back&#8221; policy. The $50 state card fee is separate and goes to the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wherever you live in Philadelphia, the state process is the same, so there&#8217;s no reason to wait.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/pennsylvania\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your Pennsylvania evaluation with Veriheal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/find-a-medical-marijuana-doctor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connect with a medical marijuana doctor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to book your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The content on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided. Always consult a physician before making any decision on the treatment of a medical condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Veriheal does not support illegally consuming therapeutic substances such as cannabis but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. Always consult a physician before attempting alternative therapies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>How do I get a medical marijuana card in Philadelphia?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get a medical marijuana card in Philadelphia through Pennsylvania&#8217;s four-step state process, and you can start from home. Register on the Department of Health website, get certified by an approved doctor, pay for your ID card, and visit a dispensary with it. Veriheal connects you with a Pennsylvania physician for an online video evaluation, which covers the certification step.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can I get my Philadelphia medical marijuana certification online?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can start your Pennsylvania medical marijuana certification online from anywhere in Philadelphia. Veriheal connects you with a Pennsylvania physician for an online video evaluation. The Department of Health mails your card after you pay the state fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How much does a medical marijuana card cost in Philadelphia?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state card fee is $50, paid to the Department of Health, and you may qualify for a no-cost card if you&#8217;re enrolled in Medicaid, PACE or PACENET, CHIP, SNAP, or WIC. The doctor&#8217;s visit is a separate cost. At Veriheal, the online video evaluation is $199, and you can split it into interest-free installments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What are the requirements to get a medical marijuana card in Philadelphia?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get a medical marijuana card in Philadelphia, you need proof of Pennsylvania residency and a qualifying medical condition certified by an approved practitioner. The steps are the same as everywhere else in the state. Veriheal&#8217;s Pennsylvania physicians can review your condition during your online video evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What disqualifies you from getting a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A practitioner can decline to certify you if they decide you don&#8217;t have one of the state&#8217;s qualifying conditions. A card is not automatic, and your practitioner makes that call after reviewing your history. Veriheal&#8217;s &#8220;get approved or your money back&#8221; policy covers every evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How do I find a medical marijuana dispensary in Philadelphia?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find a Philadelphia medical marijuana dispensary using the Pennsylvania Department of Health&#8217;s online dispensary tracker or its dispensaries page. Pennsylvania dispensaries serve registered patients and caregivers, so you&#8217;ll need your card first. Veriheal connects you with a Pennsylvania physician for an online video evaluation to get you there, and then either tool shows which locations are closest to your home or work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Does Philadelphia have its own medical marijuana card?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philadelphia does not issue its own medical marijuana card, because the Pennsylvania Department of Health issues one card for the whole state. Philadelphia residents follow the same steps as everyone else, starting with a Veriheal online video evaluation if they choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can Philadelphia employers drug test for marijuana?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philadelphia&#8217;s ordinance, effective January 1, 2022, bars most pre-employment marijuana tests, with exceptions for some jobs. Employers can still discipline employees who are under the influence at work. Veriheal&#8217;s guide on whether to tell your employer about your medical card can help you plan the conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is recreational marijuana legal in Philadelphia?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recreational marijuana is not legal in Philadelphia, because Pennsylvania has not legalized adult-use cannabis. Medical patients still need a card to buy from a dispensary, and Veriheal can connect you with a Pennsylvania physician to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can I own a gun with a Pennsylvania medical marijuana card?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Pennsylvania medical marijuana card can still create federal firearms risk, even after the Supreme Court decided <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemani<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in June 2026. Section 922(g)(3) remains federal law, ATF Form 4473 is unchanged, and the ATF has issued no replacement guidance. A licensed attorney can explain how these rules apply to you, and Veriheal&#8217;s guide on medical cannabis patients and gun rights is a helpful place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a medical marijuana card in Philadelphia requires registering with Pennsylvania&#8217;s Department of Health, obtaining physician certification, and paying the state card fee. 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