PA Medical Marijuana Assistance Program (MMAP)

Financial assistance for qualifying Pennsylvania residents seeking medical marijuana treatment

What is MMAP?

The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Assistance Program (MMAP) provides financial assistance to qualifying patients who need help accessing medical marijuana treatment but face economic barriers.

Financial Assistance

Reduced costs for medical marijuana cards and products for qualifying patients.

Improved Access

Lowering financial barriers to help low-income patients access their treatment.

Patient & Caregiver Support

Assisting caregivers with background check fees to support the patient community.

Automatic Eligibility

No separate application needed. Qualification is based on your enrollment in existing programs.

Understanding the Fees

When you get your medical marijuana card, you’ll encounter two different fees. The Medical Marijuana Assistance Program (MMAP) helps with one of them.

PA Department of Health Card Fee

This is the $50 annual fee for your official medical marijuana ID card.
This fee is waived by MMAP for eligible patients.

Certifying Doctor's Fee

This fee is for the consultation and certification provided by a licensed doctor.
This fee is not covered by MMAP and is your responsibility.

MMAP Eligibility

If you are enrolled in one of the following state financial hardship programs, you already qualify for the waived fee. The program automatically applies the fee reduction during the online payment process to the PA Department of Health.

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Provides low-cost health coverage for children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid.

Medicaid

A joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for people with limited income and resources.

Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Provides comprehensive prescription drug coverage for older Pennsylvanians with limited incomes.

PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET)

An extension of the PACE program with slightly higher income limits to provide prescription assistance.

Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP)

Provides food-purchasing assistance to low- and no-income individuals and families.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

A nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, as well as infants and children.

First-time caregivers will also have their background check fee waived when they visit the IdentoGo website for fingerprinting.