Guide · sources and program records linked below
How to renew a patient assistance program
To renew a patient assistance program, you enroll again before your approval ends. All four drug maker programs whose documents we read on 10/31/26 ask patients to reapply or re-enroll. At NovoCare, AZ&Me and Eisai, uninsured enrollment runs up to 12 months. At NovoCare and AZ&Me, Medicare enrollment ends with the calendar year, and Bausch Health and Eisai apply that date to Part D enrollees and federal program beneficiaries, so your date depends on your insurance.
When approval ends, when to reapply, and what changes for people with Medicare.
The short answer
- Record the date your approval ends.
- These four programs use the end of the calendar year for Medicare, Part D or federal program enrollees.
- Rules can change from one year to the next.
How long approval lasts
The length depends on the program and your insurance. Your approval notice takes precedence over these examples, read on 10/31/26.
| Program | Without insurance | With Medicare | How renewal works |
|---|---|---|---|
| NovoCare | 12 months | Through the end of the calendar year | New application and supporting documents |
| AZ&Me | Up to 12 months | Through December 31 | Re-enroll each year while eligible |
| Bausch Health | No separate rule; approved patients get up to 12 months | Part D enrollees are terminated December 31 and must reapply | Re-enroll each year on the application form |
| Eisai (LENVIMA) | Rolling 12 months | Federal program beneficiaries: entire calendar year | Re-enroll when approval ends |
When to reapply
NovoCare lets patients reapply 30 days before enrollment ends, and people with Medicare Part D can apply for the next year after October 15. Bausch Health says it sends a re-enrollment notice before the anniversary date.
AZ&Me says Medicare patients enrolled now will not be automatically re-enrolled for 2027. That separate process is set out in a document we could not review, so check the AZ&Me site or call the program.
What to check before you renew
Eisai says re-enrollment confirms that patients still meet its criteria, and NovoCare asks for supporting documents with the new application. Check the current figure. The AZ&Me income table carries an effective date of January 26, 2026, and you can compare your numbers with the income limits in plain dollars.
Do not assume last year’s rule still applies. Pfizer warns that its rules can change at any time, and NovoCare no longer accepts Medicare beneficiaries with drug coverage for Ozempic. If a renewal does not go through, read what to do after an application is denied.
Sources and next steps
- NovoCare: patient assistance program · Read 10/31/26
- AZ&Me FAQ · Read 10/31/26
- AZ&Me: program information · Read 10/31/26
- Bausch Health PAP: terms and conditions · Read 10/31/26
- Eisai Patient Support (LENVIMA) · Read 10/31/26
- Pfizer RxPathways · Read 10/31/26
- Income limits in plain dollars
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