If you have Medicare part D, there is a good chance you can qualify for a patient assistance program (PAP) that will cover the cost of your diabetes medications. The main requirement is that your income is below a certain threshold. This threshold is usually 300% or 400% of the federal poverty threshold (see table below), for which many retirees will fall under. Note that your savings and assets DO NOT COUNT AGAINST YOU! This is a common misconception amongst patients.
Find your medication in the table below. It will show the income cutoff. If you think you may qualify, clink the link to the PAP website. Download the PAP application and print it out. Carefully review the requirements and gather the required documentation (this usually includes proof of your income and sometimes receipts showing how much you have spent on medications so far this year). Once you have the required documentation, bring the form to your doctor to complete their portion. Have the doctor fax the form in, and you should get a decision within a couple weeks.
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($51,520 or less for individuals, $69,680 or less for couples, or $106,000 or less for a family of 4)
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Unfortunately, there is no patient assistance program for this medication.
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