Eliquis (apixaban) — How to Pay Less

🏢Commercial Insurance

• Eliquis Copay Card: Pay as little as $10/mo. (Max annual benefit: Varies)

WARNING: Some insurance plans (Cigna, UHC, some Anthem) have copay accumulator programs that don't count copay card payments toward your deductible. You could face a cost cliff mid-year. Ask your insurer: 'Does my plan have a copay accumulator adjustment program?'

🏥Medicare

• 2026 IRA negotiated price: $231/mo (Preferred Brand)
• Patient Assistance Program available for Medicare patients through BMS Patient Assistance Foundation
• 2026 Part D out-of-pocket cap: $2,000/year. Ask about Extra Help/LIS for additional savings.

💵Uninsured / Cash Pay

• BMS Patient Assistance Foundation: FREE medication if income is below 250% FPL. Call 1-800-736-0003.
• GoodRx, RxSaver, or Amazon Pharmacy discount cards may offer additional savings

Eliquis Copay Card

1. Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
2. Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
3. Download or print your savings card
4. Present at pharmacy with your insurance card

Not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, DoD, or government programs

BMS Patient Assistance Foundation

1. Confirm income eligibility (below 250% FPL / ~$45,180/yr for individuals)
2. Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
3. Submit by fax, mail, or online
4. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks

ACCEPTS MEDICARE: Patients must have spent 3%+ of annual income on Rx out-of-pocket costs. Cannot qualify for LIS/Extra Help or Medicaid. One of the few PAPs that accepts Medicare patients.