Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program
Run by Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program, run by Eli Lilly and Company, provides the medication at no cost if you qualify. One eligibility path: "You don't have insurance."
At a glance
- Run by
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Status
- Verified
- Last verified
- 08/19/26
- Medicare
- Has a Medicare eligibility path.
- Confirmed medications
- 34
- Coverage unconfirmed
- 11
Phone 1-800-545-6962
Income limits and eligibility paths
Review each published path and its conditions. A path may apply only to certain medications or insurance coverage.
You don't have insurance
Lilly Cares sets its income limit by medication group, not one threshold. Group 1 medicines are at or below 300% of the federal poverty level: $47,880 for 1 person, $64,920 for 2, $81,960 for 3, $99,000 for 4. Group 2 medicines are at or below 400%: $63,840 / $86,560 / $109,280 / $132,000. Group 3 and Group 4 medicines are at or below 500%: $79,800 / $108,200 / $136,600 / $165,000. Figures reflect 2026 federal poverty guidelines. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, or your household is larger than four people, call 1-800-545-6962 for the adjusted limits.
Income basis
500% of the federal poverty level
Calculated from the 2026 federal poverty guidelines for the 48 contiguous states and DC. These figures do not apply to Alaska or Hawaii. Confirm regional and larger-household amounts with the program.
You have Medicare Part D
Lilly Cares sets its income limit by medication group, not one threshold. Group 1 medicines are at or below 300% of the federal poverty level: $47,880 for 1 person, $64,920 for 2, $81,960 for 3, $99,000 for 4. Group 2 medicines are at or below 400%: $63,840 / $86,560 / $109,280 / $132,000. Group 3 and Group 4 medicines are at or below 500%: $79,800 / $108,200 / $136,600 / $165,000. Figures reflect 2026 federal poverty guidelines. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, or your household is larger than four people, call 1-800-545-6962 for the adjusted limits.
Income basis
500% of the federal poverty level
Calculated from the 2026 federal poverty guidelines for the 48 contiguous states and DC. These figures do not apply to Alaska or Hawaii. Confirm regional and larger-household amounts with the program.
You have Medicare Part B and no other insurance
Lilly Cares sets its income limit by medication group, not one threshold. Group 1 medicines are at or below 300% of the federal poverty level: $47,880 for 1 person, $64,920 for 2, $81,960 for 3, $99,000 for 4. Group 2 medicines are at or below 400%: $63,840 / $86,560 / $109,280 / $132,000. Group 3 and Group 4 medicines are at or below 500%: $79,800 / $108,200 / $136,600 / $165,000. Figures reflect 2026 federal poverty guidelines. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, or your household is larger than four people, call 1-800-545-6962 for the adjusted limits.
Income basis
500% of the federal poverty level
Calculated from the 2026 federal poverty guidelines for the 48 contiguous states and DC. These figures do not apply to Alaska or Hawaii. Confirm regional and larger-household amounts with the program.
Insurance and other requirements
Each path has its own conditions. Read the complete requirements and confirm which path applies to you.
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Path 1
You don't have insurance
Insurance category: no-insurance
- ·Lilly Cares sets its income limit by medication group, not one threshold. Group 1 medicines are at or below 300% of the federal poverty level: $47,880 for 1 person, $64,920 for 2, $81,960 for 3, $99,000 for 4. Group 2 medicines are at or below 400%: $63,840 / $86,560 / $109,280 / $132,000. Group 3 and Group 4 medicines are at or below 500%: $79,800 / $108,200 / $136,600 / $165,000. Figures reflect 2026 federal poverty guidelines. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, or your household is larger than four people, call 1-800-545-6962 for the adjusted limits.
- ·Must not be enrolled in Medicaid or full VA benefits.
- ·Must not be directed to the program by an employer/plan as a condition of coverage (anti-alternative-funding clause).
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Path 2
You have Medicare Part D
Insurance category: medicare
- ·Lilly Cares sets its income limit by medication group, not one threshold. Group 1 medicines are at or below 300% of the federal poverty level: $47,880 for 1 person, $64,920 for 2, $81,960 for 3, $99,000 for 4. Group 2 medicines are at or below 400%: $63,840 / $86,560 / $109,280 / $132,000. Group 3 and Group 4 medicines are at or below 500%: $79,800 / $108,200 / $136,600 / $165,000. Figures reflect 2026 federal poverty guidelines. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, or your household is larger than four people, call 1-800-545-6962 for the adjusted limits.
- ·Applies to Groups 1 & 2 directly (Part D covers those); Groups 3 & 4 (often infused, not applicable to Part D) instead route via the Medicare Part B track.
- ·Must not be enrolled in full Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS).
- ·Enrollment expires at the end of the calendar year regardless of start date (not a rolling 12 months like other tracks).
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Path 3
You have Medicare Part B and no other insurance
Insurance category: medicare
- ·Lilly Cares sets its income limit by medication group, not one threshold. Group 1 medicines are at or below 300% of the federal poverty level: $47,880 for 1 person, $64,920 for 2, $81,960 for 3, $99,000 for 4. Group 2 medicines are at or below 400%: $63,840 / $86,560 / $109,280 / $132,000. Group 3 and Group 4 medicines are at or below 500%: $79,800 / $108,200 / $136,600 / $165,000. Figures reflect 2026 federal poverty guidelines. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, or your household is larger than four people, call 1-800-545-6962 for the adjusted limits.
- ·Applies to Groups 3 & 4 (infused medications not applicable to Part D).
- ·Must have no supplemental/secondary insurance covering the drug.
- ·Must not be enrolled in full Extra Help/LIS.
What this program covers
34 confirmed covered, 26 documented exclusions and 11 unconfirmed associations. Check the category before relying on a medication link.
Covered medications
- Basaglar Covered · 09/04/26
- Cialis Covered · 09/04/26
- Emgality Covered · 09/04/26
- Forteo Covered · 09/04/26
- Humalog Covered · 09/04/26
- Humulin Covered · 09/04/26
- Lyumjev Covered · 09/04/26
- Reyvow Covered · 09/04/26
- Trulicity Covered · 09/04/26
- Humalog Mix50/50 Covered · 08/17/26
- Humalog Mix75/25 Covered · 08/17/26
- Humalog U-100 Covered · 08/17/26
- Humalog U-200 Covered · 08/17/26
- Humulin 70/30 Covered · 08/17/26
- Humulin N Covered · 08/17/26
- Humulin R Covered · 08/17/26
- Omvoh (infusion) Covered · 08/17/26
- Omvoh (injection) Covered · 08/17/26
- Cialis Tablet Covered · 08/20/26
- Forteo injectable; subcutaneous Covered · 08/20/26
- Humalog Injection Covered · 08/20/26
- Humalog KwikPen injection; prefilled pen Covered · 08/20/26
- Humalog Mix 50/50 KwikPen injection; prefilled pen Covered · 08/20/26
- Humalog Mix 50/50 Pen injection; prefilled pen Covered · 08/20/26
- Humalog Mix 50/50 injection Covered · 08/20/26
- Humalog Mix 75/25 Pen injection; prefilled pen Covered · 08/20/26
- Humalog Mix 75/25 injection Covered · 08/20/26
- Humalog Pen injection; prefilled pen Covered · 08/20/26
- Humalog U-200 KwikPen injection; prefilled pen Covered · 08/20/26
- Humalog injection; cartridge Covered · 08/20/26
- Humulin 70/30 injection Covered · 08/20/26
- Humulin N injection Covered · 08/20/26
- Humulin R (U-100) injection Covered · 08/20/26
- Trulicity injection Covered · 08/20/26
Confirmed covered associations. The program’s eligibility rules still apply.
Not on this program's current list
- Mounjaro Not covered · 08/18/26
- Zepbound Not covered · 08/18/26
- Alimta Not covered · 08/19/26
- Cymbalta Not covered · 08/19/26
- Evista Not covered · 08/19/26
- Foundayo Not covered · 08/19/26
- GENOTROPIN Not covered · 08/19/26
- Rezvoglar Not covered · 08/19/26
- Strattera Not covered · 08/19/26
- Cymbalta capsule; delayed release Not covered · 08/20/26
- Effient Tablet Not covered · 08/20/26
- Evista Tablets Not covered · 08/20/26
- Glucagon injection Not covered · 08/20/26
- Glucagon injection; emergency kit Not covered · 08/20/26
- Humalog 75/25 Injection Not covered · 08/20/26
- Humatrope injection Not covered · 08/20/26
- Humulin R (U-500) injection; concentrated Not covered · 08/20/26
- Prozac Weekly capsule; delayed release pellets Not covered · 08/20/26
- Prozac capsule Not covered · 08/20/26
- ReoPro Injection Not covered · 08/20/26
- Strattera capsule Not covered · 08/20/26
- Symbyax capsule Not covered · 08/20/26
- Zyprexa Relprevv suspension; extended release Not covered · 08/20/26
- Zyprexa Zydis tablet; orally disintegrating Not covered · 08/20/26
- Zyprexa tablet Not covered · 08/20/26
- Effient Not covered · 08/20/26
These exclusions refer to this program only. They do not prove that all other help is unavailable.
Coverage unconfirmed
- Cyramza Unknown
- Ebglyss Unknown
- Erbitux Unknown
- Inluriyo Unknown
- Jaypirca Unknown
- Kisunla Unknown
- Olumiant Unknown
- Omvoh Unknown
- Retevmo Unknown
- Taltz Unknown
- Verzenio Unknown
Our records link these medications to this program, but we do not have enough evidence to confirm coverage. Contact the program before relying on this association.
How to apply
Continue to the official program website ↗
Use the program’s official application. Required documents, approval periods and renewal rules vary.
Keep your approval notice. It explains when assistance ends and what to do if renewal is required.
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Check the official application
Confirm medication coverage and the eligibility path that fits your situation.
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Gather the required documents
Use the income and insurance documents requested by the current form.
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Coordinate with your prescriber
Ask whether clinical information, a prescription or a signature is required.
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Submit and follow up
Confirm receipt and ask about the decision, approval period and renewal rules.
If this is more than you want to take on
Help with the application paperwork
You can follow the official application instructions yourself. If you choose paid help, ask which documents and follow-up tasks the fee includes.
Compare current pricing, cancellation terms and available reviews. Paying for paperwork does not establish eligibility or guarantee approval.
- Ask which forms the service prepares and submits
- Ask how the service works with your prescriber
- Check whether renewal assistance is included
Paid paperwork help is optional. Confirm the official program’s requirements first.
What changed
Changes to this program’s rules, from newest to oldest, based on its published information.
08/19/26 Lilly Cares publishes exact income limits, and they differ by medication group: 300% of the federal poverty level for Group 1 medicines, 400% for Group 2, and 500% for Groups 3 and 4. For one person that is $47,880, $63,840 and $79,800 respectively.
08/18/26 Mounjaro is not on the Lilly Cares available-medications list; no tirzepatide brand is covered by that program, though Trulicity remains covered. A commercial copay card and flat $499/month LillyDirect self-pay price are listed separately: those are discounts, not charity programs.
08/18/26 Zepbound is not on the Lilly Cares available-medications list, for the same reason as Mounjaro: no tirzepatide brand is covered. A commercial copay card, tiered LillyDirect self-pay pricing ($299-$699/month), and a Medicare bridge offer capped at $50/month for Part D patients with a weight-management prescription are listed separately: those are discounts, not charity programs.
Documents we track
Program document
Available on the program’s official website, last checked 08/19/26. Confirm current requirements at: https://www.lillycares.com/.
This link points to the program’s own document. Check the record’s verification status and confirm current terms.
What changed on this record
Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program requirements read and verified; tracking began.
Lilly Cares publishes exact income limits, and they differ by medication group: 300% of the federal poverty level for Group 1 medicines, 400% for Group 2, and 500% for Groups 3 and 4. For one person that is $47,880, $63,840 and $79,800 respectively.
Mounjaro is not on the Lilly Cares available-medications list; no tirzepatide brand is covered by that program, though Trulicity remains covered. A commercial copay card and flat $499/month LillyDirect self-pay price are listed separately: those are discounts, not charity programs.
Zepbound is not on the Lilly Cares available-medications list, for the same reason as Mounjaro: no tirzepatide brand is covered. A commercial copay card, tiered LillyDirect self-pay pricing ($299-$699/month), and a Medicare bridge offer capped at $50/month for Part D patients with a weight-management prescription are listed separately: those are discounts, not charity programs.