MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Medical Marijuana and State Licensure of Facilities and Agencies MAB 01-19-45
Pennsylvania Medicaid (DHS)·PA · Psychiatry, General Practice, Family Medicine +1 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 17, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Pennsylvania DHS and DOH issued guidance clarifying that state-licensed healthcare facilities and agencies will not be cited for regulatory violations when storing, administering, or allowing use of medical marijuana by patients and staff, as long as they comply with the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act and standard medication handling requirements. This affects billing for services provided to medical marijuana patients in residential and treatment facilities.
Action Required
Review current policies for patients using medical marijuana in residential care settings. Ensure documentation and billing practices for medical marijuana patients comply with Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act requirements. Update facility policies to address storage, administration, and staff training requirements for medical marijuana if serving patients in covered facility types.