Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program

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NOTE: The Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program starts on September 16, 2024 and will continue as funding allows.

This program will help you pay for your insulin prescription. If eligible, you can get your insulin prescription filled at participating H-E-B pharmacies. You can use the program multiple times.

Participating H-E-B Pharmacies

Program Details

Benefit

The program provides up to $100 per insulin prescription, including refills, to cover co-pay or out-of-pocket expenses.

Eligibility

San Antonio and Bexar County residents requiring financial help to pay for their insulin prescription are eligible to join. Proof of income, insurance, citizenship or other documents are not required to join the program.

Delivery

If you live within 15 miles of the participating pharmacy filling your prescription, then delivery of your insulin is free. A delivery fee will be applied for distances beyond the 15 mile radius.

How to Access the Program

  1. Submit Your Insulin Prescription
    • You can either ask your healthcare provider to send the prescription to a participating pharmacy or fill it in person.
    • Ask the H-E-B Pharmacy representative about the Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program to get connected.
  2. Complete the Consent Form
    • Complete an electronic consent form either online or at a participating H-E-B Pharmacy.
    • By providing your contact information, you consent to being contacted by Metro Health’s Diabetes Prevention and Control Program. You will be provided an option to attend no-cost diabetes workshops. Attending a workshop is not required to participate in the program.

Consent Form