NovoCare Patient Assistance Program
Run by Novo Nordisk Inc.
NovoCare Patient Assistance Program, run by Novo Nordisk Inc., provides the medication at no cost if you qualify. One eligibility path: "You don't have insurance and take Ozempic."
At a glance
- Run by
- Novo Nordisk Inc.
- Status
- Verified
- Last verified
- 08/18/26
- Medicare
- Has a Medicare eligibility path.
- Confirmed medications
- 0
- Coverage unconfirmed
- 6
Phone 1-866-310-7549
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 and take Ozempic
Ozempic-specific tier: uninsured patients qualify at <=200% FPL, lower than the 400% FPL general tier.
Income basis
200% 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 don't have insurance
General (non-Ozempic) uninsured tier: <=400% FPL.
Income basis
400% 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 but it doesn't cover this drug
<=400% FPL; proof of Medicare Part D Extra Help denial required if household income <150% FPL.
Income basis
400% 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 and take Ozempic
Insurance category: no-insurance
- ·Ozempic-specific tier: uninsured patients qualify at <=200% FPL, lower than the 400% FPL general tier.
- ·This applies to Ozempic specifically, and its income limit is lower than the program's general limit: 200% of the federal poverty level instead of 400%.
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Path 2
You don't have insurance
Insurance category: no-insurance
- ·General (non-Ozempic) uninsured tier: <=400% FPL.
- ·No longer required to spend $1,000 out-of-pocket before applying (that requirement was removed in 2026).
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Path 3
You have Medicare but it doesn't cover this drug
Insurance category: medicare
- ·<=400% FPL; proof of Medicare Part D Extra Help denial required if household income <150% FPL.
- ·Applies to Medicare patients on Novo Nordisk insulins.
- ·Ozempic specifically: Medicare beneficiaries WITH Part D drug coverage are no longer PAP-eligible for 2026 ('Most Medicare prescription plans cover Ozempic') -- they are directed to the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) instead. This track applies only when the patient's Medicare plan does NOT cover the drug.
What this program covers
0 confirmed covered, 8 documented exclusions and 6 unconfirmed associations. Check the category before relying on a medication link.
Covered medications
- No medications are documented in this category.
Confirmed covered associations. The program’s eligibility rules still apply.
Not on this program's current list
- Wegovy Not covered · 08/18/26
- Levemir Not covered · 08/19/26
- Rybelsus Not covered · 08/19/26
- Saxenda Not covered · 08/19/26
- Sogroya Not covered · 08/19/26
- Alhemo Not covered · 08/20/26
- Novoseven RT Not covered · 08/20/26
- Tretten Not covered · 08/20/26
These exclusions refer to this program only. They do not prove that all other help is unavailable.
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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1
Check the official application
Confirm medication coverage and the eligibility path that fits your situation.
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2
Gather the required documents
Use the income and insurance documents requested by the current form.
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3
Coordinate with your prescriber
Ask whether clinical information, a prescription or a signature is required.
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4
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
No rule changes recorded since we began tracking this program on 08/18/26.
Documents we track
Program document
Available on the program’s official website, last checked 08/18/26. Confirm current requirements at: https://www.novocare.com/diabetes/help-with-costs/pap.html.
This link points to the program’s own document. Check the record’s verification status and confirm current terms.
What changed on this record
NovoCare Patient Assistance Program requirements read and verified; tracking began.