Eliquis Assistance Programs
Help paying for Eliquis (apixaban) — manufacturer patient assistance, nonprofit copay grants, and Medicare Extra Help for blood clots & atrial fibrillation.
On Medicare? You generally cannot use a Eliquis copay coupon or savings card — federal anti-kickback rules block them. But the manufacturer's Patient Assistance Program (free drug by income) and nonprofit foundation grants still can help. Below are the routes that work with Medicare.
Eliquis Manufacturer Assistance
The company that makes Eliquis may provide it free or at low cost to people who qualify by income — including many Medicare beneficiaries.
BMS Patient Assistance Foundation
Provides eligible Bristol Myers Squibb medications free of charge. Eliquis is also supported through Eliquis 360 Support.
Who may qualify: Generally for uninsured or underinsured patients meeting income limits; Medicare beneficiaries may qualify through the foundation (not the copay card).
Conditions: Blood clots / AFib, Heart & cardiovascular, Cancer
Pfizer RxPathways
Connects eligible patients with assistance programs that provide Pfizer medicines free or at a savings.
Who may qualify: Income-based; includes options for insured and uninsured patients (free-drug track for those who qualify).
Conditions: Cancer, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Blood clots / AFib, Heart & cardiovascular
Nonprofit Copay Grant Foundations
Disease-based charities that give grants you can use with Medicare for blood clots & atrial fibrillation. Funds open and close based on availability.
PAN Foundation
Provides grants that cover copays, coinsurance, and other out-of-pocket medication costs. Can be used with Medicare.
Who may qualify: Diagnosis must match an open disease fund; income generally up to 400–500% of the federal poverty level. Funds open and close based on availability.
Conditions: Cancer, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Heart & cardiovascular, Diabetes, Kidney disease, Asthma / COPD / lung, Bone / osteoporosis
HealthWell Foundation
Covers copays, coinsurance, premiums, deductibles, and sometimes travel costs for a covered condition.
Who may qualify: Diagnosis must match an open fund; income generally up to 400–500% of the federal poverty level. Medicare beneficiaries are eligible.
Conditions: Cancer, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Heart & cardiovascular, Diabetes, Kidney disease, Asthma / COPD / lung, Bone / osteoporosis
Good Days
Helps cover copays and treatment-related travel for high-cost medications and chronic diseases.
Who may qualify: Diagnosis-based with income limits; funds depend on availability. Open to people with Medicare.
Conditions: Cancer, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Heart & cardiovascular, Kidney disease, Asthma / COPD / lung
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief
Provides copay grants and connects you with a case manager who can help navigate insurance and appeals.
Who may qualify: Diagnosis must match an open fund; income generally up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Available to Medicare beneficiaries.
Conditions: Cancer, Diabetes, Autoimmune (RA, Crohn's, psoriasis), Heart & cardiovascular, Asthma / COPD / lung, Kidney disease
Government Programs
Federal and state programs that lower your overall drug and Medicare costs.
Medicare Extra Help (Part D LIS)
Lowers or eliminates your Part D premium, deductible, and drug copays. Many people who qualify never apply.
Who may qualify: Based on limited income and resources. Apply free through Social Security; if you have Medicaid, SSI, or a Medicare Savings Program you may qualify automatically.
Medicare Savings Programs & Medicaid
Can pay your Part B premium and, by qualifying you, automatically grant Extra Help for drug costs.
Who may qualify: Income- and resource-based; administered by your state (Utah Department of Workforce Services / Medicaid). Limits are higher than many people expect.
Search & Discount Tools
Free databases that list additional programs and discounts.
NeedyMeds
A free directory of patient assistance programs, manufacturer offers, diagnosis-based aid, and a drug discount card.
Who may qualify: Free to use for anyone; individual programs in the database set their own rules.
Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT)
Searches across hundreds of biopharmaceutical patient assistance programs to find ones for your medications.
Who may qualify: Free to use; results depend on each program's criteria.
RxAssist
A free, regularly updated list of company programs that provide free or low-cost medicines.
Who may qualify: Free to use; each listed program sets its own eligibility.
Not sure which one fits you? Use the free Prescription Drug Assistance Finder and its quick eligibility estimator, read Does Medicare cover Eliquis?, or let Bret screen you and help you apply.
Eliquis Assistance — FAQ
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