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Janssen CarePath Savings Program for REMICADE®

Eligible patients using commercial or private insurance can save on out-of-pocket medication costs for REMICADE®. Depending on your health insurance plan, savings may apply toward co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible. Eligible patients pay $5 for each infusion, with a $20,000 maximum program benefit per calendar year. Not valid for patients using Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded programs to pay for their medications. Terms expire at the end of each calendar year and may change. There is no income requirement. Program does not cover the cost to give you your infusion.

We provide cost support directly to patients through the Janssen CarePath Savings Program. This benefit is intended to help eligible patients afford their out-of-pocket obligations as set by their health plans. The cost support is meant solely for patients—not health plans and/or their partners. If you are having any difficulty accessing cost support through the Janssen CarePath Savings Program, please contact us at 877-CarePath (877-227-3728).

See program requirements

To determine if you are eligible for Janssen CarePath Savings Program and get a Savings Program card, if you don’t have one:

Complete and send a Patient Enrollment Form [PDF]

Getting a rebate:

  • If you use medical/primary insurance to pay for your medication, you are responsible for submitting a rebate request including an explanation of benefits (EOB) in order to receive payment under the Savings Program. At your direction, your provider may submit the rebate request and explanation of benefits on your behalf. Please ensure you and your provider coordinate who will submit the rebate request.
  • If you use your pharmacy/prescription insurance to pay for your medication, and the pharmacy is unable to process your card for instant savings, you will need to submit a rebate request.

How to submit a rebate request:

  1. Create your online account at MyJanssenCarePath.com to manage your program benefits and submit rebate requests
  2. If you don't have an online account, submit your rebate request electronically by clicking here and following the instructions on the page
  3. Or complete, sign and return the rebate form (instructions on form), with required proof of purchase.

Or call a Janssen CarePath Care Coordinator at 877-CarePath (877-227-3728) for help getting started.

State-Sponsored Programs

Some states sponsor prescription financial assistance programs, each with its own eligibility requirements. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Independent co-pay assistance foundations

Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility, which are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a foundation will help you. We can only refer you to foundations that support your disease state. This information is provided as a resource for you. We do not endorse any particular foundation. The foundations on this list are not the only ones that might be able to help you.

Additional Affordability Support from Janssen

Patient assistance is available if you have commercial, employer-sponsored, or government coverage that does not fully meet your needs. You may be eligible to receive your Janssen medication free of charge for up to one year. You must meet the eligibility and income requirements for the Janssen Patient Assistance Program. See terms and conditions at PatientAssistanceInfo.com or call 833-742-0791.

State-Sponsored Programs

Some states sponsor prescription financial assistance programs, each with its own eligibility requirements. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Medicare Savings Program

Many states have programs for people with limited income and resources that pay some or all of Medicare's premiums and may pay Medicare deductibles and co-insurance. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Medicaid

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Some states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover all people below certain income levels.

Visit this program site

Independent co-pay assistance foundations

Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility, which are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a foundation will help you. We can only refer you to foundations that support your disease state. This information is provided as a resource for you. We do not endorse any particular foundation. The foundations on this list are not the only ones that might be able to help you.

Additional Affordability Support from Janssen

Patient assistance is available if you have commercial, employer-sponsored, or government coverage that does not fully meet your needs. You may be eligible to receive your Janssen medication free of charge for up to one year. You must meet the eligibility and income requirements for the Janssen Patient Assistance Program. See terms and conditions at PatientAssistanceInfo.com or call 833-742-0791.

State-Sponsored Programs

Some states sponsor prescription financial assistance programs, each with its own eligibility requirements. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Medicaid

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Some states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover all people below certain income levels.

Visit this program site

Independent co-pay assistance foundations

Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility, which are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a foundation will help you. We can only refer you to foundations that support your disease state. This information is provided as a resource for you. We do not endorse any particular foundation. The foundations on this list are not the only ones that might be able to help you.

Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF)

The Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF) is an independent, nonprofit organization. JJPAF gives eligible patients free prescription medicines donated by Johnson & Johnson companies. You may be eligible if you don't have insurance.

Want to see if you qualify? Get an application at JJPAF.org.

Questions? Call 800-652-6227 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET).

Janssen CarePath Savings Program for REMICADE®

Eligible patients using commercial or private insurance can save on out-of-pocket medication costs for REMICADE®. Depending on your health insurance plan, savings may apply toward co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible. Eligible patients pay $5 for each infusion, with a $20,000 maximum program benefit per calendar year. Not valid for patients using Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded programs to pay for their medications. Terms expire at the end of each calendar year and may change. There is no income requirement. Program does not cover the cost to give you your infusion.

We provide cost support directly to patients through the Janssen CarePath Savings Program. This benefit is intended to help eligible patients afford their out-of-pocket obligations as set by their health plans. The cost support is meant solely for patients—not health plans and/or their partners. If you are having any difficulty accessing cost support through the Janssen CarePath Savings Program, please contact us at 877-CarePath (877-227-3728).

See program requirements

To determine if you are eligible for Janssen CarePath Savings Program and get a Savings Program card, if you don’t have one:

Complete and send a Patient Enrollment Form [PDF]

Getting a rebate:

  • If you use medical/primary insurance to pay for your medication, you are responsible for submitting a rebate request including an explanation of benefits (EOB) in order to receive payment under the Savings Program. At your direction, your provider may submit the rebate request and explanation of benefits on your behalf. Please ensure you and your provider coordinate who will submit the rebate request.
  • If you use your pharmacy/prescription insurance to pay for your medication, and the pharmacy is unable to process your card for instant savings, you will need to submit a rebate request.

How to submit a rebate request:

  1. Create your online account at MyJanssenCarePath.com to manage your program benefits and submit rebate requests
  2. If you don't have an online account, submit your rebate request electronically by clicking here and following the instructions on the page
  3. Or complete, sign and return the rebate form (instructions on form), with required proof of purchase.

Or call a Janssen CarePath Care Coordinator at 877-CarePath (877-227-3728) for help getting started.

State-Sponsored Programs

Some states sponsor prescription financial assistance programs, each with its own eligibility requirements. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Medicare Savings Program

Many states have programs for people with limited income and resources that pay some or all of Medicare's premiums and may pay Medicare deductibles and co-insurance. Find out if your state has a program that can help you.

Visit this program site

Medicaid

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Some states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover all people below certain income levels.

Visit this program site

Independent co-pay assistance foundations

Independent co-pay assistance foundations have their own rules for eligibility, which are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a foundation will help you. We can only refer you to foundations that support your disease state. This information is provided as a resource for you. We do not endorse any particular foundation. The foundations on this list are not the only ones that might be able to help you.

Additional Affordability Support from Janssen

Patient assistance is available if you have commercial, employer-sponsored, or government coverage that does not fully meet your needs. You may be eligible to receive your Janssen medication free of charge for up to one year. You must meet the eligibility and income requirements for the Janssen Patient Assistance Program. See terms and conditions at PatientAssistanceInfo.com or call 833-742-0791.

Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF)

The Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (JJPAF) is an independent, nonprofit organization. JJPAF gives eligible patients free prescription medicines donated by Johnson & Johnson companies. You may be eligible if you don't have insurance.

Want to see if you qualify? Get an application at JJPAF.org.

Questions? Call 800-652-6227 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET).

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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WHAT IS REMICADE®?

REMICADE® is a prescription medication used to treat:

Crohn's Disease

  • Can reduce signs and symptoms and induce and maintain remission in adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease who haven't responded well to other therapies

Pediatric Crohn's Disease

  • Can reduce signs and symptoms and induce and maintain remission in children (ages 6-17) with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease who haven't responded well to other therapies

Ulcerative Colitis

  • Can reduce signs and symptoms, induce and maintain remission, promote intestinal healing, and reduce or stop the need for steroids in adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who haven't responded well to other therapies

Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

  • Can reduce signs and symptoms and induce and maintain remission in children (ages 6-17) with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who haven’t responded well to other therapies

Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Can reduce signs and symptoms, help stop further joint damage, and improve physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis, in combination with methotrexate

Psoriatic Arthritis

  • Can reduce signs and symptoms of active arthritis, help stop further joint damage, and improve physical function in adult patients with psoriatic arthritis

Ankylosing Spondylitis

  • Can reduce signs and symptoms in adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis

Plaque Psoriasis

  • Approved for the treatment of adult patients with chronic severe (extensive and/or disabling) plaque psoriasis under the care of a physician who will determine if REMICADE® is appropriate considering other available therapies

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Only your doctor can recommend a course of treatment after checking your health condition. REMICADE® (infliximab) can cause serious side effects such as lowering your ability to fight infections. Some patients, especially those 65 years and older, have had serious infections which include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body or caused infections in certain areas (such as skin). Some of these infections have been fatal. Your doctor should monitor you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with REMICADE®.

Unusual cancers have been reported in children and teenage patients taking tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker medicines. Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma, a rare form of fatal lymphoma, has occurred mostly in male teenagers or young men with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis who were taking REMICADE® and azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine. For children and adults taking TNF blockers, including REMICADE®, the chances of getting lymphoma or other cancers may increase. You should discuss any concerns about your health and medical care with your doctor.

It is not known if REMICADE® is safe and effective in children under 6 years of age.

What should I tell my doctor before I take REMICADE®?

You should let your doctor know if you have or ever had any of the following:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) or have been near someone who has TB. Your doctor will check you for TB with a skin test. If you have latent (inactive) TB, you will begin TB treatment before you start REMICADE®.
  • Lived in a region where certain fungal infections like histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, or blastomycosis are common.
  • Infections that keep coming back, have diabetes or an immune system problem.
  • Any type of cancer or a risk factor for developing cancer, for example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or had phototherapy for psoriasis.
  • Heart failure or any heart condition. Many people with heart failure should not take REMICADE®.
  • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection or think you may be a carrier of HBV. Your doctor will test you for HBV.
  • Nervous system disorders (like multiple sclerosis or Guillain-Barré syndrome).

Also tell your doctor if you:

  • Use the medicines Kineret (anakinra), Orencia (abatacept) or Actemra (tocilizumab) or other medicines called biologics used to treat the same problems as REMICADE®.
  • Are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, are breast-feeding or plan to breastfeed, or have a baby and were using REMICADE® during your pregnancy. Tell your baby’s doctor about your REMICADE® use. If your baby receives a live vaccine within 6 months after birth, your baby may develop infections with serious complications that can lead to death.
  • Recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine. Adults and children taking REMICADE® should not receive live vaccines or treatment with a weakened bacteria (such as BCG for bladder cancer) while taking REMICADE®.

What should I watch for and talk to my doctor about before or while taking REMICADE®?

The following serious (sometimes fatal) side effects have been reported in people taking REMICADE®.

You should tell your doctor right away if you have any of the signs listed below:

  • Serious infections (like TB, blood infections, pneumonia)—fever, tiredness, cough, flu-like symptoms, or warm, red or painful skin or any open sores. REMICADE® can make you more likely to get an infection or make any infection that you have worse.
  • Reactivation of HBV—feeling unwell, poor appetite, tiredness, fever, skin rash and/or joint pain.
  • Lymphoma, or any other cancers in adults and children.
  • Skin cancer—any changes in or growths on your skin.
  • Cervical cancer—your doctor may recommend that you be regularly screened. Some women with rheumatoid arthritis, particularly those over 60, have developed cervical cancer.
  • Heart failure—new or worsening symptoms, such as shortness of breath, swelling of ankles or feet, or sudden weight gain.
  • Other heart problems within 24 hours of infusion, including heart attack, low blood flow to the heart, or abnormal heart rhythm—chest discomfort or pain, arm pain, stomach pain, shortness of breath, anxiety, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, sweating, nausea, vomiting, fluttering or pounding in your chest, and/or a fast or a slow heartbeat.
  • Liver injury—jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), dark brown urine, pain on the right side of your stomach area, fever, or severe tiredness.
  • Blood problems—fever that doesn’t go away, bruising, bleeding or severe paleness.
  • Nervous system disorders—changes in your vision, numbness or tingling in any part of your body, seizures, or weakness in your arms or legs.
  • Stroke within 24 hours of infusion—numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden trouble walking; dizziness; loss of balance or coordination; or a sudden, severe headache.
  • Allergic reactions during or after infusion—hives, difficulty breathing, chest pain, high or low blood pressure, and fever or chills.
  • Delayed allergic reactions (3 to 12 days after infusion)—fever, rash, headache, sore throat, muscle or joint pain, swelling of the face and hands, or difficulty swallowing.
  • Lupus-like syndrome—chest discomfort or pain that does not go away, shortness of breath, joint pain, rash on the cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun.
  • Psoriasis—new or worsening psoriasis such as red scaly patches or raised bumps on the skin that are filled with pus.

The more common side effects of REMICADE® include respiratory infections (such as sinus infections and sore throat), headache, coughing and stomach pain.

Please read the full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for REMICADE® and discuss any questions you have with your doctor.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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