How San Antonio residents can get help with costs of insulin

The big picture: One vial of insulin can cost more than $300 without insurance. Access can be difficult in Texas, which has the highest rate of people without insurance in the nation.

The latest: Metro Health and H-E-B on Friday announced the Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program, which helps eligible residents cover up to $100 per insulin prescription, including refills.

How it works: Residents can submit prescriptions to participating H-E-B pharmacies or drop them off in person. See participating pharmacies here.

• To participate, residents must complete a consent form allowing Metro Health's Diabetes Prevention and Control Program to share information about free diabetes education workshops. Participation in the workshops is optional and not required to receive assistance.
• The program will remain available until funding runs out.

Catch up quick: The City Council allocated $200,000 in 2024 for Metro Health to launch the program, department spokesperson Joseph Garcia tells Axios.

What they're saying: "Access to insulin is critical for individuals living with diabetes," Metro Health director Claude Jacob said in a statement. "This program helps reduce financial barriers so residents can continue managing their health and avoid serious complications."