Pennsylvania medical marijuana card holders often complain about the fact their perfectly valid medical marijuana cards usually stop working or become inactive a few days before the actual expiry date of the card.
At CertaMD, we have seen thousands of such complaints and know exactly what the issue is. The Pennsylvania Department of Health which governs the state’s medical marijuana program sends a reminder for renewal to all registered medical marijuana patients 60 days prior to the actual date of expiry.
Now, if you got certified by your physician on March 15, 2021, and received your PA medical marijuana card a few days later with an expiry date of March 21, 2022, your card should be valid and active till its expiry date, right?
Actually, no. The Pennsylvania Department of Health considers the date of your certification as the starting date of your card’s validity. This means that your card will automatically become inactive on March 15, 2022. The expiry date is the absolute deadline for applying for a renewal as you’ll have to apply for a new card after that.
Remember, once you receive the 60-day reminder to renew your card, you can process your card renewal application within this period and it’ll remain active and working for another year!
FAQs
Why is my valid Pennsylvania medical marijuana card not working?
Your card may be inactive if it’s past the certification date, not the printed expiry date.
When does the Pennsylvania medical marijuana card become inactive?
The card becomes inactive on the anniversary of your physician certification date, not the expiry date.
Why do I receive a renewal reminder 60 days before my card expires?
The Pennsylvania Department of Health sends reminders to ensure you renew your card before it becomes inactive.
Can I renew my Pennsylvania medical marijuana card before it becomes inactive?
Yes, you can renew your card during the 60-day reminder period before it becomes inactive.
What happens if I don't renew my card by the certification date?
If you don’t renew by the certification date, your card will become inactive, and you’ll need to apply for a new one.
