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Financial Assistance June 25, 2026

How to Reduce Your Specialty Medication Costs in 2026

Specialty medications can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars per month. Here are the programs that may be available to you — and how we help you access every single one.

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The cost of specialty medications is one of the top concerns our patients bring up — and understandably so. Many specialty drugs, particularly biologics and targeted therapies, carry staggering list prices. But the reality is that most patients never pay the full price, thanks to a combination of insurance coverage, manufacturer programs, and nonprofit assistance.

When you transfer your prescription to Sorrento, one of our first steps is a full financial assistance review — because cost should never be a barrier to the care you need.

Manufacturer co-pay assistance programs

Most major pharmaceutical manufacturers offer co-pay cards or patient support programs for their specialty drugs. These programs can reduce your out-of-pocket cost dramatically — sometimes to $0 per month. Eligibility varies by drug, insurance type, and income level. Our team is familiar with hundreds of these programs and will identify and apply for every one you may qualify for.

Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)

For patients who are uninsured or underinsured, many manufacturers offer patient assistance programs that provide the medication at little or no cost. These have income thresholds and application requirements, but our team is experienced in navigating them — and we complete the paperwork on your behalf whenever possible.

Foundation and nonprofit grants

Patient reviewing financial assistance options

Our team identifies every available assistance program before your first fill.

Numerous nonprofit foundations provide financial grants to patients with specific conditions — covering medication costs, copays, and sometimes even transportation during treatment. Organizations like the Patient Advocate Foundation, HealthWell Foundation, and disease-specific nonprofits offer grants that many patients are not aware of. We research these programs for every patient we serve throughout California.

2026 Medicare changes: the new $2,000 out-of-pocket cap

A new $2,000 out-of-pocket cap under the Inflation Reduction Act is now in effect for Medicare Part D beneficiaries. If you're on Medicare, our team can help you understand how this cap applies to your medications and ensure you're taking full advantage of every savings opportunity available to you.

How to get started

Simply contact us and let us know which medication was prescribed. We'll run a financial assistance check, identify every program you're eligible for, complete the applications, and enroll you before your first fill whenever possible. There's no extra cost for this service — it's part of how we take care of every Sorrento patient.

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