Mounjaro Assistance Programs
Help paying for Mounjaro (tirzepatide) — manufacturer patient assistance, nonprofit copay grants, and Medicare Extra Help for type 2 diabetes.
On Medicare? You generally cannot use a Mounjaro copay coupon or savings card — federal anti-kickback rules block them. But the manufacturer's Patient Assistance Program (free drug by income) and nonprofit foundation grants still can help. Below are the routes that work with Medicare.
Mounjaro Manufacturer Assistance
The company that makes Mounjaro may provide it free or at low cost to people who qualify by income — including many Medicare beneficiaries.
Lilly Cares Foundation
Provides eligible Lilly medications free of charge to qualifying patients.
Who may qualify: Income-based; available to many Medicare Part D patients who meet criteria. Lilly also offers an Insulin Value Program ($35/month).
Conditions: Diabetes
Nonprofit Copay Grant Foundations
Disease-based charities that give grants you can use with Medicare for type 2 diabetes. Funds open and close based on availability.
PAN Foundation
Provides grants that cover copays, coinsurance, and other out-of-pocket medication costs. Can be used with Medicare.
Who may qualify: Diagnosis must match an open disease fund; income generally up to 400–500% of the federal poverty level. Funds open and close based on availability.
Conditions: Cancer, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Heart & cardiovascular, Diabetes, Kidney disease, Asthma / COPD / lung, Bone / osteoporosis
HealthWell Foundation
Covers copays, coinsurance, premiums, deductibles, and sometimes travel costs for a covered condition.
Who may qualify: Diagnosis must match an open fund; income generally up to 400–500% of the federal poverty level. Medicare beneficiaries are eligible.
Conditions: Cancer, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Heart & cardiovascular, Diabetes, Kidney disease, Asthma / COPD / lung, Bone / osteoporosis
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief
Provides copay grants and connects you with a case manager who can help navigate insurance and appeals.
Who may qualify: Diagnosis must match an open fund; income generally up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Available to Medicare beneficiaries.
Conditions: Cancer, Diabetes, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Heart & cardiovascular, Asthma / COPD / lung, Kidney disease
Government Programs
Federal and state programs that lower your overall drug and Medicare costs.
Medicare Extra Help (Part D LIS)
Lowers or eliminates your Part D premium, deductible, and drug copays. Many people who qualify never apply.
Who may qualify: Based on limited income and resources. Apply free through Social Security; if you have Medicaid, SSI, or a Medicare Savings Program you may qualify automatically.
Medicare Savings Programs & Medicaid
Can pay your Part B premium and, by qualifying you, automatically grant Extra Help for drug costs.
Who may qualify: Income- and resource-based; administered by your state (Utah Department of Workforce Services / Medicaid). Limits are higher than many people expect.
Search & Discount Tools
Free databases that list additional programs and discounts.
NeedyMeds
A free directory of patient assistance programs, manufacturer offers, diagnosis-based aid, and a drug discount card.
Who may qualify: Free to use for anyone; individual programs in the database set their own rules.
Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT)
Searches across hundreds of biopharmaceutical patient assistance programs to find ones for your medications.
Who may qualify: Free to use; results depend on each program's criteria.
RxAssist
A free, regularly updated list of company programs that provide free or low-cost medicines.
Who may qualify: Free to use; each listed program sets its own eligibility.
Not sure which one fits you? Use the free Prescription Drug Assistance Finder and its quick eligibility estimator, read Does Medicare cover Mounjaro?, or let Bret screen you and help you apply.
Mounjaro Assistance — FAQ
Can I use a Mounjaro copay card if I have Medicare?
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Is Mounjaro covered by Medicare Part D?
Is applying for Mounjaro assistance free?
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