Pennsylvania medical marijuana cards must be renewed annually. The renewal date will be set to follow the expiration of the current card.
Patients should renew their Pennsylvania medical marijuana card annually. It is advisable to begin the renewal process well before the current card's expiration date to ensure continuous access to medical cannabis.
The cost to renew a Pennsylvania medical marijuana card is $50 for both patients and caregivers. Patients participating in assistance programs like CHIP, Medicaid, WIC, and PACE/PACENET may qualify for fee reductions.
Yes, patients are required to obtain a certification from a physician authorized to certify patients in the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program. Only DOs and MDs with active licenses from the Pennsylvania Department of State are eligible to participate in this program. Additionally, these physicians must complete a mandatory 4-hour training course approved by the Department of Health.
If a Pennsylvania medical marijuana card expires, the patient will lose legal access to medical cannabis. It is crucial to renew the card before its expiration to avoid any disruption in treatment.