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Minnesota Board of Pharmacy

Prescription Cost Help Resources

335 Randolph Ave, Ste 230, St. Paul, MN 55102

Eligibility

To be eligible for the urgent need program:
  • Must be a resident of Minnesota, with proof of residency identification
  • Have an urgent need for insulin
  • Have a current insulin prescription
  • Pay more than $75 each month for insulin
  • Not be enrolled in Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care
To be eligible for the continuing need program:
  • Must be a resident of Minnesota, with proof of residency identification
  • Have a family income equal to or less than 400% of the federal poverty guidelines income
  • Not be enrolled in Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care
  • Not be eligible to receive health care through most federally funded programs (some eligibility may exist for Medicare Part D enrollees)
  • Not be eligible to receive prescription drug benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs

Application process

For the urgent need program, fill out an application and bring the completed form to your pharmacy with a valid identification and insulin prescription. For the continuing need program contact a trained MNsure navigator for application assistance.

Fees

Some services charge fees. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Urgent need program users can receive a 30-day insulin supply for no more than $35. Continuing need program users can receive a year supply of insulin for no more than $50 for each 90-day refill.

Site Service Area

Statewide

Other Information

Specialization

  • People with low income
Prescription assistance services that help people to access prescription drugs at lower out-of-pocket cost. MORE INFORMATION The Minnesota Insulin Safety Net Program helps Minnesotans with difficulties affording their insulin medication.
  • Urgent Need Program - allows eligible individuals who are in urgent need of insulin to get a one-time, 30-day supply of insulin from their pharmacy, for a $35 co-pay.
  • Continuing Need Program - requires insulin manufacturers to provide insulin to eligible individuals for up to one year, with the option to renew annually, for a co-pay of no more than $50 for each 90-day supply.
The Board of Pharmacy also provides links to other prescription cost help resources, and a public information website that includes resources, fraud alerts and Food and Drug Administration announcements.

Last Update

03/17/2026

Providing organization

Minnesota Board of Pharmacy