Wegovy's Financial Support Programs
Novo Nordisk, Wegovy's manufacturer, offers the Wegovy Savings Card for eligible patients with commercial insurance. It reduces out-of-pocket costs to as low as $0 for up to 13 fills (a 2-year supply), but excludes government insurance like Medicare or Medicaid.1
Maximum Income Limit for Eligibility
There is no strict maximum income limit for the Wegovy Savings Card. Eligibility hinges on having private/commercial insurance that covers Wegovy, U.S. residency, and not being enrolled in government programs. Uninsured patients or those with high deductibles may still qualify for other Novo Nordisk assistance, but income isn't a disqualifier.1
What If You Have No Insurance or High Costs?
Novo Nordisk's Patient Assistance Program (PAP) provides free Wegovy to qualifying uninsured or underinsured patients. This does require income verification: household income must be at or below 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL). For 2024:
- 1-person household: up to $60,240
- 2-person: up to $81,760
- 4-person: up to $124,800 (add $21,520 per extra person)
Apply via NovoCare or calling 1-833-WEGOVY-1.2
How Eligibility Compares to Other GLP-1 Programs
| Program | Income Cap | Insurance Required? | Max Savings |
|---------|------------|---------------------|-------------|
| Wegovy Savings Card | None | Commercial only | $0 copay (13 fills) |
| Wegovy PAP | 400% FPL | No (uninsured/underinsured) | Free supply |
| Ozempic Savings Card (Novo) | None | Commercial only | Similar to Wegovy |
| Zepbound Savings (Eli Lilly) | None for card; 400-800% FPL for PAP | Commercial for card | $25 copay (up to 12 months) |
No patent issues affect access; Wegovy's key patents expire in the 2030s.4
Application Steps and Common Issues
Fill out the Savings Card form at NovoCare.com/wegovy-savings or via app. Approval is instant for most; denials occur if on government insurance or outside U.S. For PAP, submit proof of income/tax returns—processing takes 2-4 weeks. Patients report delays if income docs mismatch household size.1
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