Pennsylvania

Medical Marijuana Assistance Program (MMAP)

Act 16 (2016) created the Medical Marijuana Program Fund to help patients & caregivers with program costs. The Office of Medical Marijuana uses this fund to provide assistance to eligible Pennsylvanians.

Who Qualifies

To qualify for MMAP, a patient must be enrolled in a Commonwealth financial-hardship program such as:

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Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

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Medicaid

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Eligibility is determined by your enrollment status in one of the above programs.

Program Phases

Phase 1 — Annual ID Card Fee

Eliminated for eligible patients.

Implemented March 4, 2022

Phase 2 — Caregiver Background Fee

Eliminated for eligible caregivers.

Implemented March 4, 2022

Phase 3 — Monthly Product Stipend

Financial assistance for eligible patients to purchase medical cannabis.

Pilot launched November 14, 2022

How the Dispensary Stipend Works (P.A.C.E.)

The state's at-register stipend in Phase 3 is administered through P.A.C.E. (under the PACE / PACENET umbrella). During the pilot:

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$50 per month is made available to each enrolled patient for medical cannabis products.

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The stipend is applied at the dispensary register after all other discounts.

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Dispensaries apply benefits using the state's designated web-based tool.

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Unused funds roll over for up to 12 months, but accrued benefits are forfeited when a new annual ID card is purchased.

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Devices and accessories are not covered.

Pilot scope (1,000-3,000 patients) and stipend rules are subject to change by the Commonwealth. Always confirm details with the official MMAP page.

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Last updated: September 2025

Questions? Call Green Bridge Society — we can help verify eligibility and next steps.