Patient Assistance Programs

Parkinson's Medication Assistance Programs

Don't assume your pharmacy price is your final price.

Many people living with Parkinson's disease don't realize that medication manufacturers, specialty pharmacies, and nonprofit organizations offer financial assistance that can reduce prescription costs—sometimes dramatically.

I learned this firsthand after nearly giving up on a prescription because of the cost. One phone call later, I discovered a patient assistance program that completely changed the outcome.

I've spent hours researching these programs so you don't have to.

This guide is updated regularly and includes official links to manufacturer assistance programs and independent financial assistance organizations.

Before You Pay Full Price...

Use this checklist before deciding a medication is too expensive.

☐ Ask if there's a manufacturer copay card.

☐ Ask if there's a Patient Assistance Program (PAP).

☐ Ask whether the medication should be filled through a specialty pharmacy.

☐ Ask whether prior authorization is required.

☐ Ask about charitable foundations that help Medicare patients.

☐ Call the manufacturer directly if you're unsure.

Medication Assistance Programs

• Manufacturer patient assistance resources
• Copay assistance for eligible commercially insured patients
• Prior authorization support

  • ONGENTYS®

https://www.ongentys.com/support

• Manufacturer patient assistance
• Copay savings program
• Prior authorization support

  • RYTARY®

https://rytary.com/patient-support

• MyRYTARY Patient Support
• Copay assistance
• Financial assistance resources

  • NEUPRO®

https://www.neupro.com/parkinsons-disease/neupro-savings-card

• UCB Patient Assistance Program
• Savings Card

  • INBRIJA®

https://www.inbrija.com/savings-and-support

• Patient Support Services
• Patient Assistance Program
• Medicare Extra Help resources

  • NOURIANZ®

https://www.kyowakirincares.com/nourianz-patients/

• Kyowa Kirin Cares
• Patient Assistance Program

  • DUOPA® / VYALEV®

https://www.abbvie.com/patients/patient-support.html

• Manufacturer patient support programs

  • GOCOVRI®

https://www.gocovri.com/savings-and-support

• Manufacturer patient support resources

  • NUPLAZID®

https://www.acadiaconnect.com/nuplazid/patient-caregivers

• ACADIA patient support program

Independent Financial Assistance Foundations

If you have Medicare, Medicaid, or another government-funded insurance plan, you may not qualify for manufacturer copay cards. These independent nonprofit organizations may be able to help eligible patients with medication costs. Funding availability changes throughout the year, so if one program is closed, check back regularly or explore the others.

PAN Foundation

What they do:
The PAN Foundation helps eligible people with Parkinson's disease pay for out-of-pocket prescription medication costs, including copays, coinsurance, and deductibles.

Who may qualify:Medicare beneficiariesPeople who meet income eligibility requirementsIndividuals with an active Parkinson's disease fund when funding is available

Official Website:
https://www.panfoundation.org/disease-funds/parkinsons-disease/

HealthWell Foundation

What they do:
HealthWell Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible Medicare patients to help cover prescription medication costs and other healthcare expenses related to Parkinson's disease.

Who may qualify:

  • Medicare beneficiaries

  • Individuals who meet income guidelines

  • Applicants while the Parkinson's Disease Medicare Access Fund is open

Official Website:
https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/fund/parkinsons-disease-medicare-access/

Patient Advocate Foundation (Co-Pay Relief)

What they do:
The Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief Program helps eligible patients with out-of-pocket medication expenses for Parkinson's disease through financial assistance grants.

Who may qualify:

  • Patients with qualifying insurance

  • Individuals who meet financial eligibility requirements

  • Applicants while funding remains available

Official Website:
https://copays.org/funds/parkinsons-disease/

Still Need Help?

If you weren't able to find assistance through the programs listed above, don't give up.

The Parkinson's Foundation Helpline is a free resource staffed by Parkinson's information specialists who can help answer questions about medications, insurance navigation, financial assistance programs, treatment options, and local support resources.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with Parkinson's for years, they can often point you toward resources you may not have known existed.

Parkinson's Foundation Helpline

📞 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636)

🕘 Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM ET

🌐 Website:https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/helpline

Final Thoughts

Living with Parkinson's is challenging enough—finding and affording the medications you need shouldn't be.

If there's one thing I hope you take away from this guide, it's this:

Don't stop after the first "no."

Ask another question.

Make one more phone call.

Reach out for help.

Sometimes the difference between paying full price and getting the medication you need is simply knowing where to look.

I'm rooting for you every step of the way.

💗 Reka

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If you discover a new Parkinson's medication assistance program or notice that a link has changed, please let me know. I'll continue updating this resource so our Parkinson's community has access to the most current information available.