Buprenorphine Assistance Program (BUPE-AP)

Buprenorphine Assistance Program (BUPE-AP) covers the cost of Buprenorphine for people who don't have any or enough insurance to cover the cost. Buprenorphine (also known as Suboxone) is used to help you manage your opioid use (heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids) and prevents you from having an opioid overdose.

  • To find out if you qualify for the program and where you can be enrolled, call: 800-542-2437 or 1-844-682-4058.
  • If you are a provider or community program interested in registering as a Bupe-AP provider, please contact us at bupeap@health.ny.gov

Provider Buprenorphine Assistance Program (BUPE-AP) Resources

Community Buprenorphine Assistance Program (BUPE-AP) Resources

Pharmacy Buprenorphine Assistance Program (BUPE-AP) Resources

Pharmacies must submit claims electronically, using National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) version D.0 including the coordination of benefits (COB) segment of the transaction, if appropriate. The Point-of-Sale system will verify the participant's eligibility and specific drug coverage as well as process and adjudicate claims. Claims must be submitted using the following payer information:

ID: 555B999999
Rx BIN: 610490
Rx PCN: BUPAP
Rx Group: UCPBUPAP

For questions regarding participating pharmacies, National Drug Code (NDC) or claim processing, please email bupeap@health.ny.gov or call 800-542-2437 or 1-844-682-4058