For those without a primary care provider or who are no longer able to see their primary care provider due to loss/change in insurance, here are some health centers where individuals with most private insurances, with Medicaid, and without insurance can be seen (sliding-scale fee based on income is available so bring identification and proof of insurance or income). All centers are able to offer interpretation services through telephone or tablets. Call for a new patient appointment today.

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University Health Services

UHS is imiting face-to-face appointments to urgent and necessary care only. All students seeking an appointment for care must first call University Health Services at 513-556-2564 (Uptown, West Campus) or 513-558-4457 (Uptown, East Campus) and speak to a physician or advanced practice provider. 

 

We will provide telephone service for prescription refills and general medical advice. There will be no walk-in service at either location, and appointments for routine physicals and preventive care will be deferred for eight weeks. To obtain an appointment, it is necessary to first call University Health Services at 513-556-2564 (Uptown, West Campus) or 513-558-4457 (Uptown, East Campus) and speak to a physician.

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On the Uptown West Campus, UHS is located on the third floor of Richard E. Lindner Athletic Center, 2751 O’Varsity Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221. On the Uptown Campus East, UHS is located on the fourth floor of Holmes Hospital at the corner of Eden Avenue and Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267. See additional contact information.

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UHC is encouraging members to take advantage of the Virtual Visit capability, available through the HealthiestYou mobile app. UHCSR insureds have access at no charge, when it’s included with their UHCSR medical plan. For more information, go to uhcsr.com/MyAccount.

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City of Cincinnati Primary Care

Primary care for children and adults, gynecologic care, and behavioral health visits available

513-352-2927 --- Se habla español

Offices in OTR, Avondale, Lower Price Hill, Northside, North Fairmount, Madisonville Cost for visits $20 or higher based on income

 

Crossroad Health Center

Primary care for children and adults, gynecologic care, and behavioral health visits available

513-381-2247 --- Se habla español

Offices in OTR, Western Hills, Harrison Cost for visits $15 or higher based on income

 

Equitas

Primary care for adults, gynecologic care, and behavioral health visits available 513-815-4475 Office in Walnut Hills, 2805 Gilbert Ave Cost for visits $10-40 based on income if income is <200% federal poverty level

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CVS

On March 9, 2020, CVS Health announced additional COVID-19 resources to increase patient access to medications.

• Beginning immediately, CVS Pharmacy will waive charges for home delivery of prescription medications, which will help patients avoid visiting their local CVS Pharmacy for refills or new prescriptions.

• Aetna will offer 90-day maintenance medication prescriptions for insured and Medicare members.

• CVS Caremark is working with all PBM clients to waive early refill limits on 30-day prescription maintenance medications.

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Walgreens

Call individual Walgreens to see if free medication delivery is still in place/applies to your specific prescription.

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Medication Assistance for People on Insulin

If you receive medications from any of the below companies, contact them using the information below for immediate assistance and long-term resources.

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Lilly

• Reduced out-of-pocket costs: For people with commercial insurance or the uninsured, you can now refill your monthly prescription with a $35 co-pay for most insulins. If you already have a co-pay card from the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center, your co-pay card has been re-set to a $35 co-pay. You can also request additional support if your out-of-pocket cost is higher than $100, call for details.

• Insulins with lower list prices: Humalog U-100, Humalog Mix75/25, and Humalog Junior KwikPen are available as lower-priced versions (at a 50% discount) and can be ordered through pharmacies within 1-2 business days, if not already available at pharmacies.

• Immediate supply: If you have an unavoidable need for Lilly insulin, you may qualify for an immediate solution.

• Resources: Insulin Affordability Solutions Overview – English Download, Insulin Affordability Solutions Overview – Spanish Download

• Donated insulin: Donated Lilly insulins are stocked at nearly 200 free clinics nationwide.

• Lilly Cares Foundation: A separate non-profit organization that provides free Lilly insulin for eligible patients. Learn more about eligibility criteria at www.lillycares.com.

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Novo Nordisk

• Patient Assistance Program (PAP): This program has been enhanced to provide insulin free of charge for 90 days to eligible participants. Effective April 1, 2020, Medicare patients were no longer required to pay $1,000 for medicines before being eligible for the Novo Nordisk PAP. To be eligible, a person must:

  • Be a US citizen or legal resident.

  • Have a total household income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL) (See NeedyMeds for a list of the current FPL guidelines) [A family of four with an annual income up to $104,800 may receive free medications through our PAP. For individuals, the annual income limit for participation is $51,040.]

  • Be uninsured, or in the Medicare program.

  • Not be enrolled in or qualify for any other federal, state or government program such as Medicaid, Low Income Subsidy or Veterans (VA) Benefits.

  • Exceptions include patients who are Medicaid eligible who have applied for and been denied Medicaid.

• My$99Insulin: For $99, people with diabetes can get up to three vials or two packs of FlexPen®/FlexTouch®/PenFill® pens, of any combination of Novo Nordisk Inc. insulins with a prescription.

• Follow-on brand (also known as authorized generics) insulins: Follow-on brand versions of NovoLog® and NovoLog® Mix, from Novo Nordisk Pharma, Inc. (NNPI), a Novo Nordisk A/S US company, can be ordered at one's local pharmacy, and cost 50 percent off the current list prices of the branded medicines.

• Immediate Supply: A short-term, immediate-need program for those at risk of rationing while working to identify a longer-term solution. Novo Nordisk may be able to help by providing a free, one-time, immediate supply of up to three vials or two packs of pens of Novo Nordisk Inc. insulin with a prescription.

• Novo Nordisk human insulin, named ReliOn™, available at Walmart for about $25/vial and for about $44/box of FlexPen®. Similar offerings are found at CVS and other national pharmacies.

• Copay Savings Cards to help defray the costs for commercially insured patients who are experiencing high out-of-pocket costs. If you have insurance through your employer or private insurance, you may pay as little as $5 per 30-day supply of Tresiba® (maximum savings of $150 per 30-day supply) and/or $25 per 30-day supply of Novolog® (maximum savings up to $100 per 30-day supply) for up to 24 months.

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Sanofi

• In response to COVID-19, Sanofi has expanded their patient assistance program. Call the above phone number to connect with a Sanofi representative about your individual situation. Click to learn more about the Sanofi Co-pay Programs and Insulins Valyou Savings Program.

• Sanofi Patient Connection: Qualified low- and middle-income patients can receive free medications through the patient assistance component of this program. People who have suffered a recent financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 can call (855) 700-0073. The following program components have been recently updated in response to COVID-19:

  • Enabled those already participating in the patient assistance program to make an early reorder of their prescription(s) to ensure they have a 90-day supply.

  • Expanded acceptable documentation for proof of income when a person’s claiming their financial circumstances have changed, such as a job loss, furlough, or reduced hours. This recognizes that unemployment award letters may be delayed given the significant volume of unemployment claims.

  • Extended the Temporary Patient Assistance Program (TPAP) from 90 days to 180 days. The TPAP is for patients who meet all other eligibility criteria of the patient assistance program, but may be Medicaid eligible and are awaiting a response letter. With this temporary change, eligible TPAP patients will receive free medicine for up to 180 days.

• Insulins Valyou Savings Program: Eligible, uninsured patients, regardless of income level, can access one or multiple Sanofi insulins (Lantus, Toujeo, Admelog, and Apidra) for a fixed price of $99 per month for up to 10 boxes of pens and/or 10mL vials.

• Co-pay Assistance Programs: Eligible, commercially insured patients, regardless of income level, can use a co-pay card, which limits out-of-pocket expenses for a majority of patients to $0 or $10. These programs exist for Adlyxin, Apidra, Lantus, Toujeo, and Soliqua 100/33.

 

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Last updated 11/25/2020

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