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PrEP Assistance Programs

Private PrEP Co-pay Assistance Programs for Underinsured Patients

The following information is for oral PrEP. For questions on paying for long-acting injectable (LAI) PrEP, see the LAI PrEP page.  

Program: Gilead Advancing Copay. Annual Limit: $7,200 per year. Clinical visits: yes. Health insurance type: private health plans. Patient income limit: any income. Program: Patient Advocate Foundation. Annual Limit: $7,500 per year. Clinical visits: yes. Health insurance type: plans covering Truvada. Patient income limit: Adjusted 400% FPL.

Gilead Advancing Access Cost-sharing Assistance Program

Gilead Advancing Access is a co-pay assistance program available from the manufacturer of Truvada and Descovy, the brand name medications approved for PrEP. 

WHAT IT COVERS

The co-pay card covers the patient’s out-of-pocket costs for either of the two medications up to $7,200 per year. It does not cover out-of-pocket costs for clinical visits or labs. 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

It is available to individuals who have private health plan coverage, including Marketplace plans, and to those with employer-sponsored plans. There are no income restrictions to access this program. Patients enrolled in government prescription drug programs, such as Medicare Part D and Medicaid, including patients in the Medicare Part D coverage gap or "donut hole," are not eligible for the co-pay coupon.

HOW IT WORKS

Follow the link below or call 1-877-505-6986 for assistance. Complete the online application, selecting Co-pay Support, then “Truvada” or "Descovy" for the medication, and indicate that you intend to use it “to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1.” You will know immediately if you are eligible for assistance. Save or print the program’s card to use to pay for the medication at the pharmacy. 

ENROLLMENT LINK

https://www.gileadadvancingaccess.com/

The Patient Advocate Foundation

The Patient Advocate Foundation offers a Co-Pay Relief Program that is available for PrEP.

WHAT IT COVERS

It covers the patient’s out-of-pocket costs for the medication up to $7,500 per year. It does not cover out-of-pocket costs for clinical visits or labs.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

It is available to individuals who have health insurance, and whose income falls below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guideline, adjusted by the Cost-of-Living Index and the number in the household.

HOW IT WORKS

Follow the link below, or call 1-866-512-3861, Option 1 for assistance. Register for the program and then complete the online application. You will know if you are eligible for assistance within 10 minutes of submitting the application. An income verification may also be required.

ENROLLMENT LINK

https://copays.org/portal/#/register

View this link for more information about the Patient Advocate Foundation.


In addition to the programs outlined above, other financial assistance may be available based on health insurance type and income. Good Days offers co-pay assistance for PrEP for individuals with Medicare or Military insurance coverage. Co-pay assistance from the PAN Foundation may also be available for PrEP patients with Medicare coverage, although this program is currently closed.

Gilead Advancing Access Patient Assistance Program

For uninsured individuals, the Gilead Advancing Access Patient Assistance Program can help cover the cost of Truvada or Descovy for PrEP.

WHAT IT COVERS

The program provides financial assistance to pay for Truvada or Descovy, the two brand name medications for PrEP. It does not cover the cost of clinical visits or labs.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

The program is available to uninsured individuals, regardless of immigration status. The household income limit for the program is 500% FPL ($60,300 per year in all states except Hawaii and Alaska). Applicants will be asked to submit further documentation as proof of income.

HOW IT WORKS

Follow the link below or call 1-800-226-2056 for assistance. Complete the online application, selecting “Uninsured Support,” then “Patient Assistance Program (PAP) Eligibility Screening.” Select “Truvada” or "Descovy" for the medication, indicate that you intend to use it for PrEP, and enter your personal information. Your PrEP provider will also need to complete a portion of the application.

ENROLLMENT LINK

https://www.gileadadvancingaccess.com

 

Generic TDF/FTC for PrEP

There are no copay assistance programs or payment assistance programs available for generic TDF/FTC for PrEP.

PEP Assistance Programs

Pharmaceutical Company Patient Assistance Programs and Cost-Sharing Assistance Programs for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). Each pharmaceutical company has different policies for applying and delivery of medications for PEP. This resource provides detailed instructions for each company’s program.