💊 Diabetes Financial Assistance

Comprehensive financial assistance programs specifically for diabetes patients. Access free insulin, diabetic supplies, devices, and specialized wound care funding.

Empowering Patients with Choice

🚨 Emergency Insulin Access

Need insulin now? Most manufacturers offer emergency 30-day supplies.

Lilly: 1-833-808-1234 Novo Nordisk: 1-844-668-6463 Sanofi: 1-888-847-4877

Insulin Assistance Programs

LILLY

Lilly Insulin Value Program

Cost: $35/month for most insulins

Eligibility: Most insurance types accepted, including uninsured

Covered Insulins:

  • Humalog (lispro)
  • Humulin (human insulin)
  • Basaglar (glargine)

📞 Phone: 1-833-808-1234

🌐 Website: insulinaffordability.com

Processing: Same day at pharmacy

NOVO NORDISK

My$99Insulin Program

Cost: $99/month for up to 3 vials or 2 packs of pens

Eligibility: Household income up to $100,000

Covered Insulins:

  • NovoLog (aspart)
  • Levemir (detemir)
  • Novolin (human insulin)

📞 Phone: 1-844-668-6463

🌐 Website: novonordisk-us.com/pap

Processing: 7-10 business days

SANOFI

Insulin Valyou Savings Program

Cost: $35/month per prescription

Eligibility: Commercial insurance or cash-paying patients

Covered Insulins:

  • Lantus (glargine)
  • Toujeo (glargine U-300)
  • Apidra (glulisine)
  • Admelog (lispro)

📞 Phone: 1-888-847-4877

🌐 Website: insulinvalyou.com

Processing: Instant at pharmacy

🩹 Diabetic Supply Assistance

OneTouch Test Strip Assistance

Benefit: Free glucose meter + discounted test strips

Eligibility: All patients, regardless of insurance

  • Free OneTouch Verio meter
  • Test strips as low as $20/month
  • Free diabetes education materials
  • 24/7 customer support

📞 Phone: 1-800-227-8862

🌐 Website: onetouch.com/savings

FreeStyle Libre MyFreeStyle Program

Benefit: CGM sensors for as low as $35/month

Eligibility: Based on insurance and income

  • FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors
  • Free reader device
  • Mobile app connectivity
  • Real-time glucose alarms

📞 Phone: 1-855-632-8658

🌐 Website: freestylelibre.us/savings

Medicare Diabetic Shoe Benefit

Coverage: One pair per year + inserts

Eligibility: Medicare Part B + qualifying conditions

  • Therapeutic shoes or inserts
  • Custom-molded shoes if needed
  • Reduces ulcer and amputation risk
  • Must be prescribed by foot doctor

Tip: We can help you find qualified suppliers and navigate the Medicare approval process.

🩹 Diabetic Wound Care Supply Assistance

Smith & Nephew Patient Assistance

Financial assistance for advanced wound care products including PICO negative pressure systems and ALLEVYN dressings.

Covered Products:

  • PICO wound VAC systems
  • ALLEVYN foam dressings
  • ACTICOAT antimicrobial dressings
  • REGRANEX gel for diabetic ulcers

📞 Phone: 1-800-876-1261

Processing: 2-3 weeks

Income Limits: Up to 300% of Federal Poverty Level ($90,000 for family of 4)

Coloplast Care Financial Assistance

Support for wound care supplies, compression therapy, and specialized diabetic foot care products.

Available Products:

  • Biatain foam dressings
  • CompreGrip compression therapy
  • Diabetic foot care products
  • Wound measurement tools

📞 Phone: 1-877-542-5306

Processing: 1-2 weeks

Special: Free starter kits available for new diabetic wound patients

Government Diabetes Assistance Programs

Medicare Extra Help (LIS)

Low Income Subsidy program that dramatically reduces prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries.

Benefits for Diabetics:

  • Insulin co-pays as low as $0-$3.95
  • No coverage gap (donut hole)
  • Reduced premiums and deductibles
  • Covers diabetes testing supplies

📞 Apply: 1-800-MEDICARE

Income Limit (2024): $21,870 (single) / $29,580 (couple)

Auto-qualify if you have: Medicaid, SSI, MSP, or SNAP benefits

340B Covered Entity Pharmacies

Federally Qualified Health Centers offering discounted medications to uninsured and underinsured patients.

  • Insulin at manufacturer cost (50-90% off)
  • Sliding fee scale based on income
  • No insurance required
  • Diabetes education included

🔍 Find Locations: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov

📞 Info: 1-888-ASK-HRSA

Tip: Many FQHCs also offer wound care services and can coordinate your diabetes + wound care.

State Diabetes Assistance Programs

Many states offer diabetes-specific assistance programs for residents who don't qualify for federal programs.

Common State Programs:

  • State pharmaceutical assistance
  • Diabetes prevention programs
  • Free glucose meter programs
  • Diabetes education grants

📞 We can help you find and apply to programs specific to your state. Contact us for personalized assistance.

Need Help with Diabetes Costs?

Our diabetes advocates specialize in finding financial assistance for insulin, supplies, and wound care. Get personalized help navigating these programs.

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