AZ&Me is a copay assistance program designed to help patients who have been prescribed medications made by AstraZeneca but who are unable to afford them.
To receive support from the AZ&Me Prescription Savings Program, applicants must be a resident of the United States, have annual incomes at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for specialty products or 300% FPL for primary products, must not have prescription drug coverage under private (commercial) insurance or a government program (other than Medicare) or any other assistance to help pay for medication. Additionally, Medicare beneficiaries must not be eligible for or enrolled in Low Income Subsidy (LIS) for Medicare Part D.
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Access Support offers a range of services for patients taking BMS medications, including insurance coverage and access assistance, financial support, and educational resources.
To be eligible for the BMS Copay Assistance Program, individuals must have commercial insurance and take eligible BMS medications. For individuals who do not qualify for copay assistance, Access Support can help connect patients with independent financial support resources.
The Genentech Oncology Co-pay Assistance Program helps patients with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed Genentech medicines. Eligible patients may pay as little as $0 in co-pays for their prescribed Genentech Oncology products, up to $25,000 per product per year.
Eligible individuals must have commercial insurance, be prescribed a Genentech Oncology product, and reside or receive treatment in the US. Interested individuals can apply online.
GSK for You is a program that helps eligible patients access prescribed GSK medications. GSK for You offers a Copay Assistance Program to help patients with their out-of-pocket costs and a Patient Assistance Program to help patients get eligible medicines at no cost.
To be eligible for GSK for You programs, individuals must be prescribed a GSK medication, meet certain income requirements, and have either no insurance or a qualifying insurance plan. Interested individuals can check their eligibility and see a full list of covered medicines.
The HealthWell Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to improving access to health care for underinsured Americans by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. HealthWell provides financial assistance to help with prescription copays, health insurance premiums, deductibles and coinsurance, pediatric treatment costs, travel costs, and behavioral health services.
To qualify for assistance, applicants must have some form of health insurance that covers part of the cost of their treatment. HealthWell also considers applicants’ household income, the number of residents in the household, and the cost of living in in particular cities and states. Assistance is available to individuals with household incomes up to 500% of the Federal Poverty Level and is contingent on the type of disease and the availability of resources.
HNC Living Foundation provides financial assistance for head and neck cancer patients to improve their treatment, recovery, and quality of life. Assistance is available to help with costs including co-pays and deductibles, dental care, travel costs related to cancer treatment, nutritional supplements, doctor prescribed medical supplies and equipment not covered by insurance, medication and prescriptions related to head and neck cancer, oral nutrition supplements and enteral nutrition (tube feeding) during treatment.
To be eligible for assistance from the HNC Living Foundation, applicants must be under active treatment or have completed treatment for head and neck cancer (including oral, salivary gland, throat, upper esophageal, nasal & sinus, thyroid, or laryngeal cancer), and demonstrate financial need, including meeting household income limits.
Janssen CarePath is a patient support program to help patients access prescribed Janssen medications. Janssen CarePath offers savings options and educational resources for reducing out-of-pocket medication costs.
Anyone taking Janssen medications can use Janssen CarePath’s free educational and navigation resources. Individuals with commercial insurance may also be eligible for the Janssen CarePath Savings Program. Interested individuals can sign up.
The LLS Co-Pay Assistance Program helps remove barriers patients face in accessing care, including co-pays, deductibles, co-insurance, and other treatment expenses and insurance premiums.
To be eligible for Co-Pay Assistance, applicants must: be a United States Citizen or permanent resident and live in the U.S. or a U.S. territory; have a household income below 600% of the Federal Poverty Level, accounting for the Cost of Living Index; have medical insurance; have a blood cancer diagnosis confirmed by a doctor, and; be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment, or be actively monitored by their doctor. NOTE: The availability of support through the Co-Pay Assistance Program is subject to funding availability.
Mission of Hope Cancer Fund provides direct financial assistance to cancer patients as well as educational information, emotional, and grief support. Assistance is available to help cover the costs of prescriptions or co-pays, lodging, travel costs, insurance premiums, medical equipment and supplies, medical expenses, and help locating grief and emotional support groups.
Support is available to cancer patients in MIchigan and their families. Evaluations typically take 15-20 minutes over the phone. These evaluations include questions related to the original date of diagnosis, dates and information about treatment (e.g., surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation), and insurance information. Assistance is provided on a case by case basis, as funds are available.
myAbbVie Assist is a patient assistance program that provides eligible patients with free AbbVie medications for one year.
To be eligible for myAbbVie Assist, individuals must have no or limited health insurance coverage, meet certain income criteria, and be prescribed a qualifying AbbVie medicine. Individuals with commercial insurance may also be eligible for a savings card to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Interested individuals can find assistance applications and the full list of qualifying AbbVie medicines online.
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to help people with chronic and rare disease afford their prescription medications. PAN Foundation grants can help cover copays, health insurance premiums, and transportation.
Eligibility criteria for financial assistance varies by disease fund. In general, individuals must be receiving treatment for a qualifying disease, have health insurance that covers qualifying medications, and have an income that falls at or below the federal poverty level specified by the disease fund.
The Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a nonprofit organization that provides free case management services, co-pay assistance, and financial aid to those with severe chronic illnesses.
To be eligible for PAF case management services, individuals must have a confirmed diagnosis of a serious health condition and reside in the US. To be eligible for the Co-Pay Relief program, individuals must have insurance coverage for their prescribed medications and meet certain income requirements. PAF has several financial aid funds with varying award amounts and eligibility criteria. Individuals interested in any of PAF’s assistance programs can visit the website or call PAF for more information.
Pfizer RxPathways is a program that connects eligible patients with a variety of programs to help access their prescribed Pfizer medications. Assistance programs offer insurance support, co-pay assistance, and free or discounted medications.
Pfizer RxPathways is available to all patients taking Pfizer products regardless of insurance status. Interested individuals can call (844) 989-7284 to speak with a trained Medicine Access Counselor who will direct patients to appropriate Pfizer programs or independent resources. Individuals who are uninsured or government insured may also be eligible for free medicine through the Pfizer Patient Assistance program.
The Assistance Program provides emergency direct financial support for women and men diagnosed with breast cancer and in current treatment. Assistance is in the form of a $500 gift card. The program was created to help patients who are behind on medical bills or who need financial assistance due to breast cancer treatment.
To be eligible, applicants must live in a program state (Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin, Wyoming), be currently undergoing breast cancer treatment, be a US citizen, and demonstrate current financial need such as a decrease in income, being behind on medical bills, experiencing costs not covered by insurance, experiencing transportation-related cost issues, or needing a wig or non-medical supplies that present financial issues.
The Assistance Fund administers individual financial assistance funds for several chronic conditions. Funds are available for several forms of cancer, including biliary tract, bladder, breast, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, gastric, head and neck, hepatocellular carcinoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, melanoma, neuroendocrine tumors, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, renal cell carcinoma, small cell lung cancer, and thyroid cancer.
Eligibility varies by program, but most include being a US citizen or permanent resident, having a confirmed diagnosis of the disease for which assistance is sought, have a prescription for an FDA-approved treatment for the disease, have prescription coverage for the prescribed treatment, and meet financial eligibility criteria based on household income and size. Programs accept applications as funds are available.
The Blue Fund provides short-term financial assistance to newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients in Michigan. Eligible patients can receive up to $1,000 a month for 1-3 months to help pay for utilities, mortage or rent, car payments and insurance, health insurance premiums, and prescription copays.
Eligible applicants must be Michigan residents within the first year of their original prostate cancer diagnosis and undergoing initial treatment. The Blue Fund considers the financial needs of applicants on a case-by-base basis. Applications are due by the 17th of each month.