Johnson and johnson patient assistance program income guidelines

Johnson and johnson patient assistance program income guidelines

The Patient Assistance Program

The Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF) is an independent, nonprofit organization. JJPAF gives eligible patients free prescription medicines donated by Johnson & Johnson companies.

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Getting the right health care is different for everyone – and we understand it’s not always easy. If you currently don't have prescription coverage and can't get access to Johnson & Johnson Operating Companies medications  – we’re here to help. 

We are Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, an independent non-profit organization that helps uninsured people and those in financial need to receive free medication donated by Johnson & Johnson Operating Companies.

These companies include Janssen and DePuy Synthes Mitek. Since 2005, we have helped more than half a million people get free access to the medicines they otherwise wouldn’t receive.

Let’s find out if you might be eligible for the assistance program by going to JJPAF dot-org slash-eligibility.

First, tell us what Johnson & Johnson Operating Companies medications you have been prescribed.

Then select how many people are in your family.
Choose your family’s total income for the year.
Do you live in the U.S. or a U.S. territory?
Are you being treated by a U.S.-licensed doctor?
Are you being treated as an outpatient?
Do you have any insurance or Medicare or Medicaid coverage?

If you think you may be eligible, download and fill out the application, or call us at 800-652-6227 and we’ll mail an application to you.

Once you receive your application and fill it out, you’ll need to do a few things.

  • Include a copy of your most recent 1040 or 1040EZ tax form.
  • If you have health insurance, please fill out that information here.
  • Sign the application.
  • Have your doctor complete and sign the application.
  • Mail it back to us at this address, which can also be found on the application.

We’ll review your application in about three business days and send you a letter to let you know if you’ve been approved or not. If you have been approved, we’ll tell you where you can pick up your medications, or if they can be sent to your home.

Approved applicants can receive free medications for up to one year, and reapply annually.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm Eastern Time, or talk with your doctor.

We want to work to help you get better access... and worry less.


How the program works:

  • Over 35 prescription products are available to individuals who meet certain requirements and live in the United States or a U.S. Territory. Check to see if you’re eligible.
  • It’s free to apply and you only need to complete one application.
  • Once you meet program requirements and are approved you’ll receive your medications for up to one year. You may be able to reapply to the program annually.

For hospitals: The Hospital Access Patient Assistance Program

This program helps eligible hospitals receive free medications to give to eligible outpatients directly.

Find out if your hospital is eligible.

About the Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation

We are an independent, non-profit organization that is committed to helping patients get free prescription medications.

None of this would have been possible without the generosity of our donor companies, and for that we thank them:

  • Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
  • DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine, a division of DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
  • Janssen Biotech, Inc.
  • Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP
  • Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Johnson and johnson patient assistance program income guidelines

Johnson and johnson patient assistance program income guidelines

Step 2

Eligible? Get the application.

Johnson and johnson patient assistance program income guidelines

Step 3

Complete the application.

  • Read the application instructions carefully.
  • Complete and sign page 2.
  • Include a copy of the front and back of your insurance cards(s).
  • Provide proof of income (Choose one): Check the box in section 4 on page 2 OR include a copy of your most recent 1040 or 1040-SR Federal tax return.

Johnson and johnson patient assistance program income guidelines

Step 4

Have your doctor complete their sections of the application, and sign and date in the "HCP Authorization" section(s) for the product(s) they have prescribed.

Johnson and johnson patient assistance program income guidelines

Step 5

Submit completed page 2 and the pages your HCP has completed for your prescribed product(s) with documentation to:

Next Steps

We will review your application

Once we receive your application, it will take about three days to review. If the application is missing information, it will take longer. Upon completion of review, we’ll send you a letter to let you know whether you’re eligible. When you apply, please be sure to include all your supporting documents.

If you’re approved

The specialty pharmacy will ship this prescription product directly to the address your healthcare provider has requested on the application. We’ll send you a letter that tells you exactly how you’ll receive your medicine.

You can reapply each year

Once approved, you’ll receive the medicines you need for up to one year. Before your enrollment ends, we’ll send you a reminder to renew your application for next year.

How does the Johnson and Johnson Patient Assistance Program work?

The Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF) is an independent, nonprofit organization. JJPAF gives eligible patients free prescription medicines donated by Johnson & Johnson companies. otherwise wouldn't receive.

How do you qualify for free eliquis?

You may be eligible for the Free 30-Day Trial Offer for ELIQUIS® (apixaban) if:.
You have not previously filled a prescription for ELIQUIS;.
You have a valid 30-day prescription for ELIQUIS;.
You are being treated with ELIQUIS for an FDA-approved indication that an HCP has planned for more than 35 days of treatment;.

What is AbbVie patient assistance program?

Patient Assistance Application Overview myAbbVie Assist provides free medicine to qualifying patients. If you are uninsured or have limited insurance coverage, you may be eligible to receive prescribed AbbVie medication at no cost from our Program.

Is there a patient assistance program for vascepa?

Vascepa Savings Card Program: Eligible patients pay as little as $9 with a savings of $150 per 30-day fill; maximum savings of $2250 annually; for additional information contact the program at 855-497-8462.