8 Resources to Help You Afford Hepatitis C Treatment

Hepatitis C is an inflammatory liver condition caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). In many cases, the condition is curable with the use of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapies. Over 90% of people can clear the viral infection with 8 to 12 weeks of treatment.

Many people with hepatitis C don’t receive treatment, though. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 2.4 million people in the United States were living with hepatitis C from 2013 to 2016. From 2014 to 2020, only about 120,000 people were treated for HCV infection each year.

Cost is commonly a barrier to treatment: The cost for a 12-week course of DAA therapy for hepatitis C can range from nearly $40,000 up to $80,000, with individuals being responsible for as much as 30% of costs, even with insurance.

But there are options available to help people with hepatitis C pay for their treatment. Here are eight resources that help provide or locate financial assistance for people in need of treatment for hepatitis C.

Last medically reviewed on March 16, 2023