Entresto Assistance Programs
On Medicare you generally can't use a Entresto copay coupon — but the manufacturer's Patient Assistance Program and nonprofit foundation grants still can. Below are the routes that work with Medicare for heart failure.
Entresto Manufacturer Assistance
The company that makes Entresto may provide it free or at low cost to people who qualify by income — including many Medicare beneficiaries.
Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation
Manufacturer program
Provides eligible Novartis medications free of charge to qualifying patients.
Who may qualify: Income-based; available to uninsured and Medicare patients who meet criteria.
Conditions: Heart & cardiovascular, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), High cholesterol, Cancer
Nonprofit Copay Grant Foundations
Disease-based charities that give grants you can use with Medicare for heart failure. Funds open and close based on availability.
PAN Foundation
Nonprofit grant · 🟢 Fund open
Provides grants that cover copays, coinsurance, and other out-of-pocket medication costs. Can be used with Medicare.
Who may qualify: Diagnosis must match an open disease fund; income generally up to 400–500% of the federal poverty level. Funds open and close based on availability.
Conditions: Cancer, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Heart & cardiovascular, Diabetes, Kidney disease, Asthma / COPD / lung, Bone / osteoporosis
HealthWell Foundation
Nonprofit grant · 🟡 Verify availability
Covers copays, coinsurance, premiums, deductibles, and sometimes travel costs for a covered condition.
Who may qualify: Diagnosis must match an open fund; income generally up to 400–500% of the federal poverty level. Medicare beneficiaries are eligible.
Conditions: Cancer, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Heart & cardiovascular, Diabetes, Kidney disease, Asthma / COPD / lung, Bone / osteoporosis
Good Days
Nonprofit grant · 🟡 Verify availability
Helps cover copays and treatment-related travel for high-cost medications and chronic diseases.
Who may qualify: Diagnosis-based with income limits; funds depend on availability. Open to people with Medicare.
Conditions: Cancer, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Heart & cardiovascular, Kidney disease, Asthma / COPD / lung
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief
Nonprofit grant · 🟢 Fund open
Provides copay grants and connects you with a case manager who can help navigate insurance and appeals.
Who may qualify: Diagnosis must match an open fund; income generally up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Available to Medicare beneficiaries.
Conditions: Cancer, Diabetes, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Heart & cardiovascular, Asthma / COPD / lung, Kidney disease
Government Programs
Federal and state programs that lower your overall drug and Medicare costs.
Medicare Extra Help (Part D LIS)
Government program
Lowers or eliminates your Part D premium, deductible, and drug copays. Many people who qualify never apply.
Who may qualify: Based on limited income and resources. Apply free through Social Security; if you have Medicaid, SSI, or a Medicare Savings Program you may qualify automatically.
Medicare Savings Programs & Medicaid
Government program
Can pay your Part B premium and, by qualifying you, automatically grant Extra Help for drug costs.
Who may qualify: Income- and resource-based; administered by your state (Utah Department of Workforce Services / Medicaid). Limits are higher than many people expect.
Search & Discount Tools
Free databases that list additional programs and discounts.
NeedyMeds
Search & discount
A free directory of patient assistance programs, manufacturer offers, diagnosis-based aid, and a drug discount card.
Who may qualify: Free to use for anyone; individual programs in the database set their own rules.
Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT)
Search & discount
Searches across hundreds of biopharmaceutical patient assistance programs to find ones for your medications.
Who may qualify: Free to use; results depend on each program's criteria.
RxAssist
Search & discount
A free, regularly updated list of company programs that provide free or low-cost medicines.
Who may qualify: Free to use; each listed program sets its own eligibility.
Assistance for Other Costly Drugs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a Entresto copay card if I have Medicare?
How do I get help paying for Entresto?
Is Entresto covered by Medicare Part D?
Is applying for Entresto assistance free?
Sources
- Get help with drug costs — Medicare.gov
- Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy) — Social Security Administration
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