💜 Eliquis (Apixaban) Cost Assistance

Find comprehensive cost assistance programs and Medicare coverage options for Eliquis patients

$6,000
Annual List Price
$4,800+
Potential Annual Savings
6M+
US Patients
⚠️ High-Cost Blood Thinner Alert
Eliquis costs over $500 per month without assistance. Patient assistance programs can reduce your cost to $10 per month or even $0. Don't pay full price!

🎯 Eliquis Patient Assistance Programs

Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation
Free Eliquis for eligible patients who are uninsured or underinsured and meet income requirements.
Benefit: Free medication (100% coverage)
Income Limit: Up to 400% of Federal Poverty Level
Insurance: Uninsured or inadequate coverage required
Application: Online or by phone
Apply: 1-800-736-0003
Website: bmspaf.org
Eliquis Co-pay Card
Significant cost reduction for commercially insured patients taking Eliquis.
Benefit: Pay as little as $10 per month
Maximum: $4,800 annual savings
Insurance: Commercial insurance required
Duration: No time limit
Apply: 1-855-354-7847
Website: eliquis.bmscustomerconnect.com
Good Days Chronic Disease Fund
Independent foundation providing copay assistance for Eliquis and other chronic disease medications.
Benefit: Up to $7,500 per year
Income Limit: Up to 400% of Federal Poverty Level
Insurance: Must have insurance coverage
Conditions: Atrial fibrillation, blood clots
Apply: 1-877-968-7233
Website: gooddaysfromcdf.org

🏥 Medicare Coverage for Eliquis

Medicare Part D Coverage
Coverage: Usually covered on formulary
Tier: Typically Tier 3 or 4 (preferred brand)
Your Cost: 25% coinsurance in coverage gap
2025 Cap: $2,000 maximum out-of-pocket
Medicare Advantage Plans
Coverage: Varies by plan
Copay: Usually $47-$100 per month
Prior Auth: Sometimes required
Tip: Compare plans during Open Enrollment
Low Income Subsidy (LIS)
Benefit: Reduces Part D costs significantly
Your Cost: $0-$11.20 per prescription
Income Limit: $1,903/month (individual)
Apply: Social Security Administration
Medicare Supplement Plans
Coverage: No prescription drug coverage
Need: Separate Part D plan required
Benefit: Covers Medicare deductibles/coinsurance
Note: Must enroll in standalone Part D

🧬 Alternative Blood Thinners

Warfarin (Generic)
Traditional blood thinner that's much less expensive than newer alternatives.
Cost: $10-$30 per month
Monitoring: Regular blood tests required
Effectiveness: Proven over decades
Medicare: Covered on all Part D plans
Xarelto (rivaroxaban)
Alternative newer blood thinner with similar effectiveness to Eliquis.
Cost: Similar to Eliquis
Dosing: Once daily (vs twice for Eliquis)
Patient Assistance: Janssen CarePath available
Medicare: Usually covered
Pradaxa (dabigatran)
Another newer blood thinner option with patient assistance programs.
Cost: Similar to Eliquis
Reversal Agent: Available if needed
Patient Assistance: Boehringer Ingelheim Cares
Medicare: Usually covered

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