Novo Nordisk gives Ozempic free to uninsured patients under the income bar
Novo Nordisk gives Ozempic free to uninsured patients whose household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, $31,920 a year for one person and $66,000 for a household of four in 2026, according to GLP Chart, checked September 7, 2026. Novo Nordisk says Medicare members with prescription drug coverage are no longer eligible for Ozempic.
If you earn over the bar and have no insurance, two cash programs to check.
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Who qualifies and how to apply
| Term | What it says |
|---|---|
| What it gives | The covered medicine free, shipped to your home. |
| Insurance | You need to be uninsured. Novo Nordisk says Medicare members with prescription drug coverage are no longer eligible for Ozempic. |
| Income | Household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level for Ozempic. |
| Other programs | You cannot be enrolled in, or qualify for, Medicaid, Medicare Extra Help or VA benefits. If you might qualify for Medicaid or Extra Help, apply there first and send the denial letter with this application. |
| Residency | US citizen or legal resident. |
| How long | 12 months. You can send a new application 30 days before it ends. |
| Read | September 7, 2026 |
At 200% of the poverty level, these are the most a household can earn in a year and still qualify.
| People in your household | Yearly income at or below |
|---|---|
| 1 | $31,920 |
| 2 | $43,280 |
| 3 | $54,640 |
| 4 | $66,000 |
200% of the 2026 federal poverty guidelines for the 48 contiguous states and DC. Alaska and Hawaii use higher figures.
How to apply
- Apply online at diabetespap.novocare.com, or print the paper form from NovoCare.
- Send every document the application asks for. A missing one delays the decision.
- A complete application is processed within 2 business days, and the decision comes by letter.
- If you are approved, Novo Nordisk contacts your prescriber for the prescription, and Neovance Specialty Pharmacy calls you from 1-800-488-5908 to set up delivery.
- The medicine ships to your home within 5 business days of approval.
Apply at diabetespap.novocare.com or print the paper form. Questions go to Novo Nordisk at 1-866-310-7549.
Read at NovoCare patient assistance and the product list, document NNIPAP_11_01012026, September 7, 2026.
Not sure which route is yours? Answer two questions and read what each one costs.
Frequently asked questions
I have Medicare Part D. Can I still get free Ozempic?
Not through this program. Novo Nordisk says Medicare members with prescription drug coverage are no longer eligible for Ozempic here. Your Part D plan is the route.
How long does approval take?
A complete application is processed within 2 business days, and the decision comes by letter. The medicine ships to your home within 5 business days of approval.
Does the program cover Wegovy too?
No. Ozempic is the only GLP-1 on the January 2026 product list. Wegovy and Saxenda are not on it.
What if I earn over the bar or have commercial insurance?
With commercial insurance the Ozempic savings card takes your copay as low as $25 a month. Without insurance, the NovoCare self-pay pill is $149 a month at 1.5mg, $199 at 4mg and $299 at 9mg. The pen is $199 a month for a new patient's first 2 fills at 0.25mg and 0.5mg through December 31, 2026, then $349 a month at 0.25mg, 0.5mg and 1mg and $499 a month at 2mg.
GLP Chart is an independent comparison site, not a pharmacy and not a medical provider. Program terms are read at the source and dated. They can change on any day, so confirm yours before your next fill.
