There are numerous financial assistance options for those who need help paying for their Biktarvy prescription. These include government programs and a $0 copay program for eligible individuals through the drug manufacturer.
If your doctor determines that Biktarvy is the preferred HIV treatment, financial assistance may be available, regardless of your insurance situation.
Cost assistance is available through the Advancing Access program offered by Biktarvy’s manufacturer, Gilead Sciences, Inc. Assistance is also available through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. Keep reading to learn more.
Biktarvy’s manufacturer offers a wide range of assistance programs to help cover the cost of this drug.
If you have commercial insurance
If you have commercial or private insurance (through your employer or directly from a health insurance company), you may be able to lower your cost for Biktarvy with the Gilead Advancing Access copay coupon card.
The Advancing Access program covers up to $7,200 in annual copays and there’s no monthly limit for Biktarvy. In fact, 90% of program participants pay $0 for their monthly Biktarvy prescription. (See the program’s full terms and conditions.)
For more information or to enroll, call 800-226-2056 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST) or visit the copay program webpage.
If you don’t have insurance
If you don’t have health insurance, you may be able to receive Biktarvy at no cost through the manufacturer’s Patient Assistance Program/Medication Assistance Program (PAP/MAP). You can enroll here or call 800-226-2056 to speak with an Advancing Access program specialist.
If you have government insurance
Government insurance includes Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, VA/TRICARE, Federal Employee Health, and state healthcare plans. If you have government-sponsored insurance, you may be able to receive financial assistance through independent copay foundations. These are charitable nonprofit organizations with their own eligibility criteria and application processes.
These organizations may help with out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles, copays, and coinsurance. For more information, check out this webpage or call 800-226-2056 to speak with an Advancing Access program specialist.
If you’re unsure about your insurance
If you aren’t sure whether you currently have insurance, what type of plan you have, or whether your insurance situation has changed recently, check out this Advancing Access FAQ page. You can also call 800-226-2056 to speak with a program specialist.
For those who may not qualify for Gilead’s Patient Assistance Program but still face financial barriers, other assistance options are available.
If you don’t have insurance or need more help paying for Biktarvy, your state might be able to help through an AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
ADAPs are part of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, a federally funded initiative administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The program supports people with HIV from low income households by covering the cost of HIV-related drugs (including Biktarvy in many states). Some programs also help pay for health insurance or other medical costs.
Each U.S. state and territory operates its own ADAP with unique eligibility criteria, covered drugs, and support structures. Check out their Available Care and Services webpage to learn more.
To learn more about the cost of this medication and other available coupons, check out this Biktarvy cost article.
For information about other medications that may help treat your condition, see this HIV treatments article.
For more information on financial assistance for HIV treatments, check out this article on overcoming financial barriers to getting HIV treatment.
Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider if you still have questions about cost assistance for Biktarvy.
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