City Launches Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program with H-E-B

Published on May 15, 2026

City Launches Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program with H-E-B
The initiative helps cover up to $100 per insulin prescription for eligible residents.

SAN ANTONIO (May 15, 2026) – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and H-E-B are relaunching the Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program beginning May 15, 2026, to help residents manage the cost of life-saving diabetes medication. The program will remain available until allocated funding is exhausted.

This program aims to improve access to affordable insulin for individuals living with diabetes, ensuring that no resident goes without essential treatment due to financial barriers. The program is available to eligible residents of San Antonio and Bexar County who need financial assistance paying for their insulin prescriptions. Through this initiative, the program will cover up to $100 per insulin prescription, including refills.

“Access to insulin is critical for individuals living with diabetes,” said Dr. Claude A. Jacob, Director of Metro Health. “This program helps reduce financial barriers so residents can continue managing their health and avoid serious complications.”

How the Program Works:

• Submit Your Prescription: Ask your doctor to send your insulin prescription to a participating H-E-B pharmacy or drop it off in person. The Diabetes Insulin Assistance H-E-B Pharmacy locations are on this map.
• Complete a Consent Form: Participants will fill out a consent form allowing their contact information to be shared with Metro Health’s Diabetes Prevention and Control Program to receive information about no-cost diabetes education workshops.
• Metro Health’s Diabetes Prevention & Control program offers no-cost diabetes education workshops throughout San Antonio and Bexar County. 
• Participation in these workshops is optional and not required to receive financial assistance. 
• Those who participate in workshops receive free incentive items to help with nutrition and cooking, physical activity and overall chronic disease prevention.

Diabetes remains a significant public health concern in San Antonio and Bexar County. This partnership reflects a continued commitment to improving access to care and supporting healthier communities.

For more information about the Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program, visit SA.gov/Health or call 3-1-1.