Access to Medicines
Patient Assistance Program
Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF) is an independent, private, nonprofit organization that assists patients who do not have financial resources or prescription drug coverage obtain free prescription products that are donated by Johnson & Johnson operating companies. These companies have a long-standing commitment to helping patients to access medicines. Tibotec Therapeutics donates medicines to JJPAF.
To learn more about the JJPAF patient assistance programs or to apply for assistance, please visit the JJPAF website at jjpaf.org, or call and speak to one of our patient assistance program specialists at 800-652-6227.
Insurance Benefit Verification Form
Patient Savings Program
For eligible patients with prescription coverage that may require significant out-of-pocket expenses for their HIV medications, the Patient Savings Program (PSP) is a simple and easy way to reduce out-of-pocket costs for up to 1 year. Patients should refer to the Q&A below for Eligibility Rules and Regulations to determine whether they qualify. For more information, call 1-866-961-7169.
- Patient Savings Program Application Form (Click on the link to view and print the application for the patient assistance program. This form requires Adobe Reader for viewing and printing.)
- Patient Savings Program Q&A (Click on the link to view and print the Patient Savings Program Q&A. This form requires Adobe Reader for viewing and printing.)
Together Rx
The Together Rx Access Card was created as a public service by a group of some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, in order to provide savings on prescriptions to eligible residents of the US and Puerto Rico who have no prescription drug coverage.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free. Its mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of those who are eligible. It offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private programs, including nearly 200 offered by pharmaceutical companies.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Beginning November 15, 2005, Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) is available to everyone with Medicare. The new program provides insurance coverage for prescription medicines for the first time since Medicare was introduced 40 years ago. To get Medicare drug coverage, you must join a Medicare drug plan. Plans vary in cost and drugs covered.
With the growing number of assistance programs available to patients in the United States, it is sometimes difficult and confusing to determine which programs can help and who qualifies for them. Access2wellnessâ„¢ is designed to help.
This site is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. for patients, caregivers, health care professionals, hospital administrators and advocate organizations.
Access2wellness.com can help you:
- Find out what assistance programs are available
- Easily determine which programs are most appropriate for people
- Apply online for free or discounted medicines and medical products – more than 1,000 prescription medications, both brand and generic, are included
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The TibotecTherapeuticsLine, 1-866-836-0114, is a
convenient, toll-free hotline to answer questions from patients and healthcare
providers. It is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time. TibotecTherapeuticsLine provides reimbursement information
including: benefit verification; prior authorization requirements; appeal
process and procedures; alternate sources of payment; and additional
information about patient assistance. You may also reach us by fax at
1-866-836-0567.
When calling about a patient-specific reimbursement issue, please have the
following information available:
- Patient's full name, date of birth, address, telephone, and social security number
- Name and telephone number of insurance plan(s), policy number(s), and name of subscriber
- Physician's name, address, and telephone number
- Patient's financial information if calling on behalf of an uninsured patient, including total gross income, household size, and value of assets
This information is provided for informational purposes only and represents no statement, promise, or guarantee by Tibotec Therapeutics concerning levels of reimbursement, payment, or charge. We strongly suggest that you consult your payer organization about local reimbursement policies.
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