Financial assistance
Everyone should be able to access the treatments they need. We're here to help you find ways to access and afford your medication.
We'll help you look for financial aid
Specialty medications can be expensive. We’re committed to making high-cost medications more affordable. We accept all major insurance plans. This includes Medicare Part B, Part D, Medicaid and commercial insurance.
Types of financial assistance that may be available for patients who qualify include:
- Condition specific grants from major foundations like Cancer Care, The Assistance Fund and Healthwell
- State-sponsored and manufacturer free drug programs
- Drug manufacturer coupons or copay cards
We’ll find out if you qualify. Then, we'll connect you with the programs. We’ll also help you with the paperwork.
Talk with a patient care coordinator for more information and to see if you qualify for financial assistance.
If you are a fertility patient looking for information about your financing options, we have special resources for you. Find fertility financing information here.
Specialty Financial Assistance Secured in 2020
$478.6 million total
Average copay was $8.46 per prescription
$64.6 million for oncology patients
Average copay was $3.46 per prescription
$66.9 million for multiple sclerosis patients
Average copay was $2.93 per prescription
$247.8 million for autoimmune patients
Average copay was $8.46 per prescription
Find available funds with FundFinder
The cost of specialty medications is rising and many people need help paying for their treatments. FundFinder connects patients with financial aid from charitable organizations. Anyone can sign up and be instantly notified when applications open.
How we help
We believe everyone should be able to access the care they need.
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Appeals
Our appeals team’s efforts have helped overturn 8 of out 10 coverage denials and have helped more than 2,500 patients whose coverage was previously denied get the treatments they need.
* Optum Book of Business, 2020