Who Is Eligible for ViiV Healthcare Patient Assistance Program?

To qualify for ViiV Healthcare Patient Assistance Program, patients:

  • Must live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
  • Must have a household income less than or equal to 500% of the Federal Poverty Level based on household size.
  • May be enrolled in a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan, but must spend $600 or more on prescriptions medicines within the current calendar year.
  • Must not have prescription drug coverage unless benefits are limited to generic only coverage: outpatient use only.

Income Eligibility Chart

Maximum Monthly Gross Income
Household Size
48 States and D.C.
Alaska
Hawaii
1
$4,654.17
$5,820.83
$5,358.33
2
$6,304.17
$7,883.33
$7,254.17
3
$7,954.17
$9,945.83
$9,150.00
4
$9,604.17
$12,008.33
$11,045.83
For each additional person, add
$1,650.00
$2,062.50
$1,895.83
Calculate your monthly income limit if you have more than 4 people in your household

What Documents Are Needed to Apply for ViiV Healthcare Patient Assistance Program?

The following documentation is required from individuals applying for ViiV Healthcare PAP:

  • Completed and signed application
  • Proof of income (see Proof of Household Income below)
  • Valid prescription with up to 3 refills if medically appropriate.
  • Proof of $600 spend for applicants enrolled in a Medicare Part D Drug Plan. Proof of spend documentation includes either the most recent explanation of benefits from the applicant's Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan or a printout from the pharmacy listing year-to-date prescription expenses. Expenses from other members of the patient's family cannot be included. The $600 spend includes all prescription medications not just ViiV Healthcare medications. Monthly premiums or other medical expenses will not count toward the $600 total.
  • Medicare Part D applicants* must provide proof of enrollment in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

*NOTE: Program eligibility for Medicare Part D enrolled patients ends annually on December 31st. Medicare Part D enrollees must reapply to ViiV Healthcare Patient Assistance Program each new calendar year. This requires filling out a new application along with submitting a copy of the Medicare Part D prescription drug card and proof of $600 out of pocket spend on prescription medicines.

Proof of Household Income

Send in proof of current income and your completed and signed application. In addition, a prescription with refills, if medically appropriate, must be submitted to receive refills by mail order.

If the applicant filed income tax or was listed as a dependent on someone else's income tax for the most recently filed tax year, attach a copy of page one of the tax form.

If no tax was filed or if the tax form does not represent current income, attach proof of income from all sources for the most recent 30-day period for the applicant and all members of the household. Please provide copies, not originals, of pay stubs, unemployment stubs, Social Security statements, pension statements, and any other sources of income. The following are examples of acceptable proof of income:

  • Income tax form:
    • A copy of page 1 of the most recently filed 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ tax return
  • Salary/wages:
    • One month consecutive salary/income documentation
    • A copy of a pay stub with year-to-date income
    • Letter indicating salary/wages on company letterhead
    • Notarized statement from employer
    • Bank statement showing salaries and wages deposited by employer
  • Self employment income:
    • 1040 form including Schedule C from the most recent tax return
  • Social Security Retirement:
    • Benefit statement for current year
    • Copy of most recent bank statement showing direct deposit
    • Copy of most recent check or check stub
  • Supplemental Security Income:
    • Benefit statement for current year
    • Copy of most recent bank statement showing direct deposit
    • or copy of most recent check or check stub
  • Social Security Disability:
    • Benefit statement for current year
    • Copy of most recent bank statement showing direct deposit
    • Copy of most recent check or check stub
  • Unemployment:
    • Unemployment award letter on company letterhead indicating amount and time period covered
    • Copy of most recent unemployment check or unemployment check stub
  • Alimony/Child Support:
    • Court award letter indicating amount and time period covered
    • Child Support Enforcement Agency letter
    • Letter from attorney stating amount and time period covered
    • Copy of one month's check
    • Bank statement with amount indicated
  • Veterans Benefits:
    • Benefit statement or current year
    • Copy of most recent bank statement showing direct deposit
    • Copy of most recent check
    • Check stub
  • Pension/Retirement:
    • Benefit statement for current year
    • Copy of most recent bank statement showing direct deposit
    • Copy of most recent check
    • Check stub
  • Other:
    • Benefits statement
    • Award letter
    • Bank statement from payer/source
    • Copy of check(s)
    • Judgment statement