Getting started
We are here to help, and the first step is enrolling
Start your Takeda Oncology Here2Assist® enrollment online, or download and print the enrollment form to fill out with your doctor.
Once your enrollment is completed, a case manager will call you to start you on your Takeda Oncology treatment journey.
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Once enrolled, you can expect:
A welcome call from a case manager
Once you are enrolled, a case manager will call to welcome you to the program and answer any questions you might have.
Additionally, you will receive an email inviting you to set up a profile for myHere2Assist™, our patient portal. Through myHere2Assist, you can:
- Conveniently track the status of your benefits investigation
- View prescription status
- Access resources that support your treatment journey
Information about your insurance benefits and out-of-pocket costs
One of the first things your case manager will do is conduct a benefits investigation. They will review your insurance plan to determine if your prescribed medication is covered and what your out-of-pocket costs will be.
To see more common coverage questions and find answers, download the Guide to Understanding Medication Coverage.
Help starting your medication and addressing any delays
We're here to help you get started on your treatment, including tracking any prior authorizations or appeals your doctor may need to submit to your insurance provider.
RapidStart Program
If determining your insurance coverage takes more than 5 business days, we will work with you and your doctor to supply your first month of medication at no cost to you through our RapidStart Program. Note that you must be enrolled in Takeda Oncology Here2Assist to be considered for RapidStart. Terms and conditions apply.*
Financial assistance that fits your needs
If your medication is covered by your insurance, but you need help with co-payments, the Takeda Oncology Co-Pay Assistance Program may be able to help with your out-of-pocket costs. Terms and conditions apply.†
If your medication is not covered by your insurance, or you are not insured, Takeda Oncology Here2Assist will help investigate financial assistance options that may be available to you.
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Worry-free shipment of your prescription
A case manager will work with a specialty pharmacy to ensure your prescription is processed, filled, and shipped directly to you.
You can view when your prescription has been sent to your specialty pharmacy digitally through our patient portal, myHere2Assist.
Ongoing support and education
Throughout your treatment, case managers will reach out with follow-up calls on a regular basis.
For more resources, you can also:
- Read helpful articles on Living With Your Diagnosis
- Find answers to commonly asked questions through our FAQs
- Get more education about your medication from a nurse navigator‡
- Opt-in to text messages for status updates on benefits investigations, refill reminders, and more§
- Sign in to myHere2Assist for additional resources and support
My nurse helped enroll me in the Takeda Oncology Here2Assist Program. I’d been my own advocate but [...] with my limited health coverage, [Takeda Oncology Here2Assist] turned out to be a great asset.”
* The RapidStart Program provides a 1-month supply of treatment of the prescribed Takeda Oncology medication at no charge for eligible patients new to therapy experiencing a delay in insurance coverage determination of at least 5 business days. There is no purchase obligation by virtue of a patient’s participation in the RapidStart Program. Patients must have an on-label, valid prescription for the Takeda Oncology medication, and a medical necessity for being prescribed the Takeda Oncology medication. Patients must be enrolled in the Takeda Oncology Here2Assist® Program to qualify. Free product for the RapidStart Program will only be available through the RapidStart Program noncommercial specialty pharmacy. The program may not be combined with any other offer and is not available to patients whose insurers have made a final determination to deny the patient coverage for the prescribed Takeda Oncology medication. Takeda reserves the right to change or end the program at any time. Benefits provided under the program are not transferable.
† By enrolling in the Takeda Oncology Co-Pay Assistance Program (the “Program”), you acknowledge that you currently meet the eligibility criteria and will comply with the following terms and conditions:
You must be at least 18 years old, a resident of the United States or a US Territory, and have commercial (private) prescription insurance that does not cover the entire cost of the medication. The Program is not valid for patients who are enrolled in any state or federal government program, including, but not limited to, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicaid, Department of Defense (DoD), Veterans Affairs (VA), TRICARE, Puerto Rico Government Insurance, or any state patient or pharmaceutical assistance program. Patients who become eligible for or start using government insurance will no longer be eligible for the Program. The Program is not valid if the entire cost of your prescription is reimbursable by a private insurance plan or other private health or pharmacy benefit programs. You are responsible for reporting receipt of Program assistance to any insurer, health plan, or other third party who pays for or reimburses any part of the medication cost, as may be required.
You agree that you will not submit the cost of any portion of the product dispensed pursuant to this Program to a federal or state healthcare program (including, but not limited to, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, DOD, etc.), for purposes of counting it toward your out-of-pocket expenses, and to notify Takeda Oncology Here2Assist® if you become eligible for a federal or state healthcare program. This Program is not conditioned on any past, present or future purchase of any Takeda product, including refills. This Program is valid for 12 months, and your co-pay card may be renewed every 12 months, subject to continued eligibility. This offer is not valid with any other program, discount, or offer involving your prescribed Takeda Oncology medication. This offer may be rescinded, revoked, or amended without notice. No reproductions. This offer is void where prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted. Limit one offer per purchase. No income requirements or membership fees. This Program is not health insurance. Cash value of 1/100 of 1¢. For questions about this offer, please contact the Takeda Oncology Co-Pay Assistance Program, a patient support service of Takeda Oncology Here2Assist, at 1-844-817-6468, Option 2, Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM ET.
‡For FRUZAQLA™ (fruquintinib) and ICLUSIG® (ponatinib) patients only.
§Patients will need to enroll in the texting program to receive text messages.