Patient Assistance Programs

Patients with chronic retinal diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) often can’t afford the out-of-pocket co-pay costs for the prescription drugs needed for treatment. 

Privately insured patients, including those who purchase insurance through state insurance exchanges, can seek assistance directly from pharmaceutical-sponsored and independent programs.

Availability and eligibility of patient assistance programs (PAPs) can change at any time, so contact program representatives for current information.

Pharmaceutical-sponsored programs

Allergan, Inc.:
Allergan offers patient assistance for dexamethasone (Ozurdex^®) for treatment of retinal vein occlusion (RVO), diabetic macular edema and uveitis. (866) 698-7339, option 4

Bausch + Lomb:
Bausch + Lomb offers patients assistance for pegaptanib sodium (Macugen^®), verteporfin (Visudyne^®) and fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (Retisert^®)

• Call the Focus on Access hotline at (866) 272-8838

Genentech:

Genentech Ophthalmology Access Solutions is a program that helps people who are taking a Genentech medicine including: VABYSMO® (faricimab-svoa), LUCENTIS® (ranibizumab injection), and SUSVIMO (ranibizumab injection). 

• Genentech Patient Foundation (GPF) or (888) 941-3331
• Genentech Ophthalmology Co-pay Program or (855) 218-5307
• Genentech Patient Support or (833) EYE-GENE / (833) 393-4363

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals:

• Eylea for You/Eylea Copay Card or 1-855-EYLEA4U
• Eyelea 4U patient assistance brochure

Independent programs

Independent patient assistance programs (PAPs) offer benefits for patients with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance:

• The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation offers assistance with copayments related to treatment for macular diseases, retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and uveitis. (866) 316-7263
• The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has offered PAPS since 1987 to help patients obtain medication, financial assistance with insurance premiums and co-pays, diagnostic testing, and travel assistance for clinical trials, consultations and disease specialists.  NORD offers disease-specific assistance programs for patients with RVO and uveitis. (800) 999-6673, ext. 219. Visit patient assistance program.
• Good Days is a national non-profit charitable organization that provides financial assistance for treatment associated with Macular and Retinal diseases. To enroll, contact a Good Days Care Navigator at (877) 968-7233.
• HealthWell Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to cover co-insurance, co-payments, healthcare premiums and deductibles for certain treatments.
• Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program is a non-profit foundation that provides case management services and financial aid to patients with chronic, life-threatening diseases and debilitating illnesses.
• State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers Medicare guidance. Click here for Medicare basics.