We support you throughout your patient’s journey with:

Insurance Support

Help navigating the insurance process, including benefits verification and support with the prior authorization and appeals processes.

Benefits Verification

Once you’ve enrolled your patients in Novartis Patient Support, our team will conduct a benefits verification to better understand your patient’s coverage, including:

• Informing your practice about additional requirements, such as prior authorization

• Identifying savings options available to your patients

Prior Authorizations (PAs) and Appeals

Novartis Patient Support can help with PA requests or letters of appeal by working directly with you or your office, including:

• Providing helpful information and timely updates via phone

• PA and Appeals Kit that includes the following:

  • PA Checklist

  • Exception Request Checklist

  • Appeal Submission Checklist

  • Sample letters

Financial Support

Assist with connecting patients to relevant saving options.

At Novartis Patient Support, we understand that affordability is important. That’s why we offer a range of savings options and resources to help your patients access treatment regardless of their ability to pay.

Co-Pay Plus

With one sign-up, Co-Pay Plus can help your eligible patients with private insurance:

• Get VANRAFIA if coverage is delayed. Co-Pay Plus can provide up to 12 months of VANRAFIA for free^† while seeking coverage

Pay for VANRAFIA out-of-pocket costs once coverage is approved. Out-of-pocket costs could be your co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible

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To be eligible for both offers, patients must have:

• Private insurance

• A valid prescription for VANRAFIA

• Additional terms apply

*Co-Pay Plus: Limitations apply. Valid only for those with private insurance. The Program includes the Co-Pay Plus offer, Plus Card (if applicable), and Rebate, with a combined annual limit up to $15,000. Patient is responsible for any costs once limit is reached in a calendar year. Program not valid (i) under Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, DoD, or any other federal or state health care program, (ii) where patient is not using insurance coverage at all, (iii) where the patient’s insurance plan reimburses for the entire cost of the drug, or (iv) where product is not covered by patient’s insurance. The value of this program is exclusively for the benefit of patients and is intended to be credited towards patient out-of-pocket obligations and maximums, including applicable co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles. Program is not valid where prohibited by law. Patient may not seek reimbursement for the value received from this program from other parties, including any health insurance program or plan, flexible spending account, or health care savings account. Patient is responsible for complying with any applicable limitations and requirements of their health plan related to the use of the Program. Valid only in the United States and Puerto Rico. This Program is not health insurance. Program may not be combined with any third-party rebate, coupon, or offer. Proof of purchase may be required. Novartis reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend the Program and discontinue support at any time without notice.

^†Bridge Program: The Bridge Program applies to VANRAFIA only. Eligible patients must have private insurance and a valid prescription for VANRAFIA, and a prior authorization or an initial denial of coverage. Program requires the submission of an appeal of the coverage denial within the first 90 days of enrollment to remain eligible. Program provides VANRAFIA for free to eligible patients for up to 12 months, or until they receive insurance coverage approval, whichever occurs earlier. A valid prescription consistent with FDA-approved labeling is required. Program is not available to patients whose medications are reimbursed in whole or in part by Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or any other federal or state program. Patients may be asked to reverify insurance coverage status during the course of the program. No purchase necessary. Program is not health insurance, nor is participation a guarantee of insurance coverage. Additional Limitations may apply. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend this Program without notice.

Ongoing Support

Novartis Patient Support provides patients with ongoing help to stay on track with their VANRAFIA treatment plan, including:

• A dedicated Novartis Patient Support Team member to answer their questions at every step

• Information on financial support options

• Help navigating health care changes

• Welcome Kit designed to provide resources to help them get started on treatment

• Tips for setting up a routine that keeps them on track with their medication dosing

• Resources for living with Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN), administering VANRAFIA, and finding supportive communities

• Continuous support to answer lifestyle and routine questions

• Their choice of texts, calls, and emails, including tips to keep them on track

Novartis Patient Support does not provide clinical advice or care and is not a substitute for patient consultation with a health care provider. 

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Novartis Patient Support has helpful resources for you and your practice to help support your patients throughout their treatment journey.

Other Affordability Assistance

Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (NPAF)

Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (NPAF), an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides Novartis medications free of cost to eligible patients who have limited or no prescription insurance coverage and cannot afford the cost of their medication.

To be eligible, your patients must:

• Reside in the United States or a US Territory

• Be treated by a licensed US health care provider on an outpatient basis

• Meet income and insurance guidelines

Visit www.PAP.Novartis.com ↗ or call NPAF at 1-800-277-2254 to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.