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STELARA^® Medication Cost Support & Insurance Information

If you need help with your STELARA^® medication costs, call us at 1-877-STELARA (1-877-783-5272).

Everyone’s financial situation is different, which is why we have Care Coordinators that can help find resources that may help meet your needs—whether you have commercial insurance, are uninsured, are covered by Medicaid/Medicare or need supplemental insurance. See below to find out if you qualify for our Instant Savings Program or other cost support options.

IF YOU CURRENTLY...

HAVE PRIVATE INSURANCE

Instant Savings Program

Get up to 6 months of medication co-pay at no cost to you.*

If you have private insurance, our Instant Savings Program reduces out-of-pocket expenses, including co-pay, deductible, and co-insurance medication costs. We'll pay 100% of your out-of-pocket medication costs for three doses of treatment and help reduce your out-of-pocket costs thereafter.

*You may be eligible for Instant Savings if you:

Have been prescribed STELARA^®
Are being treated for the FDA-approved use for STELARA^®

AND

Currently have commercial insurance that covers medication costs for STELARA^®

Download the Instant Savings Program brochure and review details and restrictions.

ARE UNINSURED

A Patient Assistance Program May Be Avaliable
If a patient does not have coverage for STELARA^®, access2wellness^® can be the gateway to assistance for eligible patients that meet specific medical and financial criteria. You can reach an access2wellness^® specialist at 1-866-317-2775, Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. ET. More information is also available at www.access2wellness.com.

ARE COVERED BY MEDICAID, MEDICARE, OR NEED SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE

If you have Medicaid, Medicare, or other insurance and still cannot afford STELARA^®, we can direct you to independent foundations that may be able to help you.

If you have questions, just call. A Care Coordinator will be happy to answer questions about your insurance, or they can refer you to other programs that may be of assistance to you.

CALL 1-877-STELARA (1-877-783-5272). MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8A.M. TO 8P.M. ET.

Welcome to STELARA^® Support

With helpful services and tools, STELARA^® Support may help you get the most out of your treatment plan.

If you haven’t already, sign up for STELARA^® Support to take advantage of selected features and information. You'll also receive ongoing communications from STELARA^® with the latest news and updates about your treatment.

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Take advantage of all the services that STELARA^® Support has to offer. If you're currently taking STELARA^®,
sign up today!

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Talk To The Support Team

If you have questions about cost and insurance coverage, talk to a Care Coordinator on the STELARA^® Support team.

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STELARA^® is a prescription medicine approved to treat adults 18 years and older with moderate or severe plaque psoriasis that involves large areas or many areas of their body, who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet light alone or with pills).

STELARA^® is a 45 mg or 90 mg injection given under the skin by a healthcare provider as directed by your doctor.

Important Safety Information

STELARA^® is a prescription medicine that affects your immune system. STELARA^® can increase your chance of having serious side effects including:

Serious Infections

STELARA^® may lower your ability to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections. While taking STELARA^®, some people have serious infections, which may require hospitalization, including tuberculosis (TB), and infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses.

Your doctor should check you for TB before starting STELARA^® and watch you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with STELARA^®.
If your doctor feels that you are at risk for TB, you may be treated for TB before and during treatment with STELARA^®.

You should not start taking STELARA^® if you have any kind of infection unless your doctor says it is okay.

Before starting STELARA, tell your doctor if you think you have an infection or have symptoms of an infection such as:

fever, sweats, or chills
muscle aches
cough
shortness of breath
blood in your phlegm
weight loss
warm, red, or painful skin or sores on your body
diarrhea or stomach pain

burning when you urinate or urinate more often than normal
feel very tired
are being treated for an infection
get a lot of infections or have infections that keep coming back
have TB, or have been in close contact with someone who has TB

After starting STELARA, call your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of an infection (see above).

STELARA^® can make you more likely to get infections or make an infection that you have worse. People who have a genetic problem where the body does not make any of the proteins interleukin 12 (IL-12) and interleukin 23 (IL-23) are at a higher risk for certain serious infections that can spread throughout the body and cause death. It is not known if people who take STELARA^® will get any of these infections because of the effects of STELARA^® on these proteins.

Cancer STELARA^® may decrease the activity of your immune system and increase your risk for certain types of cancer. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any type of cancer.

Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) RPLS is a rare condition that affects the brain and can cause death. The cause of RPLS is not known. If RPLS is found early and treated, most people recover. Tell your doctor right away if you have any new or worsening medical problems including: headache, seizures, confusion, and vision problems.

Serious Allergic Reactions Serious allergic reactions can occur. Get medical help right away if you have any symptoms such as: feeling faint, swelling of your face, eyelids, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing, throat or chest tightness, or skin rash.

Before receiving STELARA^®, tell your doctor if you:

have any of the conditions or symptoms listed above for serious infections, cancer, or RPLS
have recently received or are scheduled to receive an immunization (vaccine). People who take STELARA^® should not receive live vaccines. Tell your doctor if anyone in your house needs a vaccine. The viruses used in some types of vaccines can spread to people with a weakened immune system, and can cause serious problems. You should not receive the BCG vaccine during the one year before taking STELARA^® or one year after you stop taking STELARA^®. Non-live vaccinations received while taking STELARA^® may not fully protect you from disease.
are receiving or have received allergy shots, especially for serious allergic reactions
ever had an allergic reaction to STELARA^®
receive phototherapy for your psoriasis
have any other medical conditions
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if STELARA^® will harm your unborn baby. You and your doctor should decide if you will take STELARA^®.
are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. It is thought that STELARA^® passes into your breast milk. You should not breast-feed while taking STELARA^® without first talking to your doctor.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

other medicines that affect your immune system
certain medicines that can affect how your liver breaks down other medicines

Common side effects of STELARA^® include: upper respiratory infections, headache, and tiredness.

These are not all of the side effects with STELARA^®. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

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.

Please read the Medication Guide and Full Prescribing Information for STELARA^® and discuss any questions you have with your doctor.

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STELARA^® Medication Cost Support & Insurance Information

HAVE PRIVATE INSURANCE

ARE UNINSURED

ARE COVERED BY MEDICAID, MEDICARE, OR NEED SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE

Important Safety Information

Are you a Healthcare Professional?

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Hear How Real People Can Help

When You Call 1-877-STELARA!

STELARA® Medication Cost Support & Insurance Information

HAVE PRIVATE INSURANCE

ARE UNINSURED

ARE COVERED BY MEDICAID, MEDICARE, OR NEED SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE

Important Safety Information

Are you a Healthcare Professional?

Send To A Friend

Hear How Real People Can Help

When You Call 1-877-STELARA!

STELARA^® Medication Cost Support & Insurance Information