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PrEP 

What is PrEP? 

PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis , is a pill to help keep you HIV-negative. PrEP is highly effective when taken as prescribed. PrEP is very safe and generally well tolerated. Most insurance plans (public and private) cover PrEP.

PrEP works for women, men, people of transgender experience, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, youth, and people who inject drugs.

PrEP is available by prescription from a health care provider or online PrEP service. Learn more about what's involved in the PrEP care process. If you need help with covering PrEP care costs, there are assistance programs that may help.

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Paying for PrEP

Most health plans cover most PrEP care costs. For many people, it’s as routine as paying for any other prescription. However, if you’re uninsured or cannot afford your out-of-pocket costs, the patient assistance programs below could help. Each program uses the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to determine a person’s income.

In the U.S.:

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Federal Ready, Set, PrEP program: 855-447-8410

  • Covers cost of Truvada or Descovy

  • No income limit

  • Must be uninsured, no age restrictions

  • Resident of the U.S. or its territories; Social Security Number (SSN) not required

  • Ready, Set, PrEP is not used as a determination for public charge

 

Gilead Patient Support Program: 800-226-2056 

  • Covers cost of Truvada or Descovy

  • Income at or below 500% FPL but above 138% FPL (Medicaid eligible)

  • Resident of the U.S. or its territories; SSN not required; undocumented residents eligible

  • Must be uninsured or insurance denies coverage, or have Medicare with no Part D benefits

  • This program is not used as a determination for public charge

 

Gilead Copay Coupon Program: 800-226-2056 

  • Provides up to $7,200 per year for prescription copays

  • Any income level is eligible, no lifetime limit

  • Resident of the U.S. or its territories; SSN not required

  • Must be commercially insured, or have Medicare with no Part D benefits

  • This program is not used as a determination for public charge

 

Patient Advocate Foundation: 800-532-5274

  • Provides up to $7,500 per year for prescription copays

  • Income at or below 400% FPL plus cost of living index

  • U.S. resident; SSN or alien registration number required

  • Must have health insurance (includes Medicare)

  • This program is not used as a determination for public charge

 

PAN Foundation: 866-316-7263

  • Provides up to $3,400 per year for prescription copays

  • Income at or below 500% FPL

  • Resident of the U.S. or its territories; SSN not required but accepted

  • Medicare recipients only

  • This program is not used as a determination for public charge

 

Good Days: 877-968-7263

  • Provides up to $7,500 per year for prescription copays

  • U.S. resident, valid SSN required

  • Income at or below 500% FPL

  • Medicare, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal

  • This program is not used as a determination for public charge

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