Insulin Access Options

People living with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin by injection or infusion every day. Insulin is life support – we all need it to stay alive, as much as we need oxygen, water, and food to eat. Without access to insulin, nothing else we do here at Beyond Type 1 matters. Unfortunately (and alarmingly) many people living with T1D in the United States and around the globe do not have reliable access to affordable insulin.

If you live in the United States and you’re struggling to pay for this month’s refill, you’ve come to the right place. If you haven’t already, we urge you to find your personal insulin access Action Plan by inputting your information here.

You can also explore tools + actions you can take to get involved with access advocacy here.

If you need insulin

If you are in emergency need of insulin within the next 7 days, get urgent insulin support here. The below resources address those struggling to access insulin on an ongoing basis. 

Copay Cards + Cash Payment Programs

You are most likely eligible for a Copay card if you have private, commercial insurance or you have no insurance. Copay cards reduce the out-of-pocket cost you pay at the pharmacy for most insulins. Unfortunately, copay cards are typically not available for those insured through Medicaid or Medicare. Copay cards should limit the cost of your insulin to $35 per medication.

Manufacturer Patient Assistance Programs

You are most likely eligible for a PAP if you do not have private insurance, do not qualify for Medicaid, and make less than 400% of the federal poverty level. They provide insulin for $0 out of pocket for up to 12 months for those who qualify.)

All options can be found by entering your information here to build your personalized insulin access Action Plan.