Medication Assistance Programs

At UNC Health, we offer two programs that may help you to receive your medications at a lower cost.

Update

Important update regarding the Pharmacy Assistance Program (PAP) and Medicaid Expansion. All patients will have an update to their pharmacy benefit program expiration, effective 4/2/2024. Pharmacy benefits will no longer be available unless patients can provide current documentation which shows they are not eligible for Medicaid. This change is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure that our program reaches those who need it the most. Patients will receive a letter in the mail pertaining to this program update.

For complete details of Medicaid expansion please NCDHHS online.

Pharmacy Assistance Program (PAP)

You may qualify for the PAP if you:

  • Do not have insurance
  • Are a resident of North Carolina
  • Are being treated by a UNC doctor in a UNC clinic
  • Have low income (less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level)

Counselors are available Monday - Friday, from 8 am - 4:30 pm, to discuss the PAP program and answer your questions.

They’re located in the Central Outpatient Pharmacy, on the ground floor of the Cancer Hospital, and also at the Hillsborough Hospital. You can also contact a Pharmacy Assistance Counselor by phone at 919-966-7690.

UNC Pharmacy Assistance Program Application

Medication Assistance Program (MAP)

MAP programs are from medicine companies who may be able to help you pay for your medications if you:

  • Do not have insurance
  • Do not have enough insurance for high cost specialty medications
  • Have a low income

You may be asked to document your income. Examples of paperwork that may be requested are:

  • Three recent paycheck stubs
  • Three recent bank statements
  • A copy of your insurance card(s)
  • W2 forms, 1040 forms
  • Your most recent State and Federal tax return(s)