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In short Tell your care team Lower the price of medicines Use income-based care Keep visits and labs affordable Know the warning signs Check your coverage options Common questions SourcesDo not skip medicines or supplies to save money without talking to a clinician. There are ways to lower costs: generics, discount programs, income-based health centers and manufacturer help. Start by telling your care team that cost is a problem.
Tell your care team
Doctors can often switch to a cheaper medicine, a generic, or a longer supply if they know cost is the issue. Ask your pharmacist too.
Lower the price of medicines
Generics are often much cheaper than brands, see generic vs brand drugs. Discount cards and four dollar generic lists can help, see prescription discount cards. For typical cash prices, see medication prices. If you cannot afford a medicine, see what to do and patient assistance programs. For insulin, see insulin cost options.
Use income-based care
Federally funded health centers charge based on income and can provide ongoing care, labs and medicines. Search with the HRSA tool below, and read community health centers.
Keep visits and labs affordable
Ask which tests you need and how often. See typical cash prices on lab test prices and visit prices. Our guide on refilling without a visit can cut unneeded appointments.
Know the warning signs
Get urgent care for symptoms that mean your condition is out of control, such as trouble breathing, chest pain, or very high or low blood sugar with symptoms. See our guides on high blood pressure readings and asthma attacks.
Check your coverage options
If you have no coverage, see what to do after losing insurance and how to apply for Medicaid.
Pymander is not a replacement for a physician and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Common questions
Is it safe to skip doses to save money?
Not without advice. Call your clinician or pharmacist first, since stopping some medicines can be dangerous.
How can I lower my medicine costs?
Ask about generics, compare cash prices and discount cards, and check patient assistance programs.
Where can I get ongoing care with a low income?
Federally funded health centers charge based on income.
Can Pymander manage my condition?
No. Pymander does not prescribe or manage treatment. It can help you prepare questions for your care team. Pymander is available in all 50 states.
Pymander is not a replacement for a physician and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.