What's the process for vascepa patient assistance applications?

How to Apply for Vascepa Patient Assistance

Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) patient assistance comes through the Vascepa Savings Card and the Amarin CAREs Foundation for uninsured or underinsured patients. The Savings Card covers most insured patients with commercial insurance; the Foundation handles free medication for those who qualify based on income. Here's the step-by-step process for each.

Steps for the Vascepa Savings Card

1. Check eligibility: Patients need commercial prescription insurance (not government plans like Medicare/Medicaid) and a valid Vascepa prescription. It reduces copays to $0 for up to 13 fills (48-month supply max).
   
2. Get the card: Download it from vascepa.com/savings or ask your doctor/pharmacist. Activation is instant online or by phone (1-877-304-3185).
   
3. Present at pharmacy: Show the card with your prescription. No application form needed; pharmacy processes it.
   
4. Renew if needed: Card auto-renews; check balance online.[1][2]
   
   

Steps for Amarin CAREs Foundation (Free Drug for Uninsured)

1. Confirm eligibility: Household income at or below 400-500% of Federal Poverty Level (e.g., $60,000-$75,000 for single person, varies by state/family size). Must be 18+, U.S. resident, uninsured for Vascepa, and lack coverage after denial from other programs.
   
2. Gather documents: Prescription, proof of income (tax return/W-2/pay stubs), proof of no insurance (denial letter), doctor's info.
   
3. Submit application: Download form from vascepa.com/support or call 1-877-304-3185. Fax/mail to Amarin CAREs (address on form). Doctor can submit on behalf.
   
4. Approval timeline: 2-3 business days typical. Approved patients get up to 90-day supply shipped to doctor's office or pharmacy; renew every 3-12 months with updated docs.
   
5. Reapply: Annual recertification required.1
   
   

What If You're Denied or Need Help?

• Call 1-877-304-3185 for status or appeals. Common denials: income too high or incomplete docs.
  
• Medicare patients use Extra Help program first, then check Foundation.
  
• No cost to apply; program provides ~1 year supply max before re-evaluation.[2]
  
  Sources
  [1]: vascepa.com/patient-support
  [2]: vascepa.com/savings-card