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Eliquis Assistance Programs & Grants

Assistance information last verified: August 2026

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Manufacturer programs, charitable grants and Medicare routes for Eliquis (apixaban) — each checked on its official source.

Can I get help paying for Eliquis?

Yes, there are real routes — but not a charitable grant right now. Bristol Myers Squibb's patient assistance foundation accepts Medicare patients who have already spent at least 3% of their yearly income on prescriptions, the free 30-day trial is open to Medicare patients, and Extra Help can lower the copay. Every charity fund we checked for atrial fibrillation, blood clots or stroke was closed or did not exist.

  • BMS Patient Assistance Foundation: free Eliquis for eligible patients — Medicare enrollees qualify only after spending 3% of yearly household income out of pocket on prescriptions this calendar year (income limit $47,880 single / $64,920 for two).
  • Eliquis Co-pay Card: excludes Medicare Part D. The Free 30-Day Trial Offer is open to government-insured patients (first-time users, once per lifetime).
  • Direct-to-Patient $345 cash price: Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage drug-plan members are not eligible.
  • Charitable grants: TotalAssist lists Eliquis only under its Stroke fund (closed); its AFib, DVT and PE funds are still awaiting donations. HealthWell and Good Days have no fund for these diagnoses.
  • Medicare: negotiated Part D price of $231 (30-day) in 2026; Extra Help can cut a covered brand copay to about $12.65 if you qualify.

4 of the 7 programs we checked for Eliquis were accepting applications when verified in August 2026.

About Eliquis (apixaban)

Eliquis is a twice-daily oral anticoagulant (a factor Xa inhibitor) used to prevent strokes in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and to treat or prevent blood clots. It is one of the most commonly prescribed brand-name drugs among Medicare beneficiaries.

Approved uses

  • Reducing the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in adults with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
  • Preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after hip or knee replacement surgery
  • Treating DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE), and reducing the risk of them recurring
  • Treating venous thromboembolism in children after initial anticoagulant treatment

Manufacturer: Bristol Myers Squibb (marketed with Pfizer)

Why Eliquis can be expensive on Medicare

Eliquis is a brand-name drug with no generic at the pharmacy counter in the United States, usually placed on a preferred or non-preferred brand tier with a copay or coinsurance every month. Bristol Myers Squibb lists the price of a 30-day supply at $346 and says Medicare patients pay on average about $51 a month — but that is an average, and people who have not reached their deductible or the $2,100 Part D cap can pay far more.

Medicare coverage context

Eliquis is generally covered under Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage drug plans. It is one of the first ten drugs with a Medicare-negotiated Maximum Fair Price: $231.00 for a 30-day supply in 2026 (versus a $521 list price in 2023, per CMS). Bristol Myers Squibb notes the negotiated price is what Medicare pays and does not by itself set what you pay — your plan's tier and cost-sharing still decide your copay.

Check typical Part D coverage · Estimate your drug costs · Compare Part D drug plans

Eliquis assistance options at a glance

Every program we checked, what kind of help it is, whether people with Medicare can use it, and its status when we verified it. A medication being listed by a program is not the same as the program accepting applications.

About the income limits below: Income limits can differ between assistance programs even when both describe their eligibility as the same percentage of the federal poverty level. The dollar limits shown here come from each program's own published income table, and each program decides which year's poverty guidelines that table is built from and when it takes effect. Treat the figures as belonging to the program they are listed under — they are not interchangeable, and only the program can tell you which table it is applying to your application today.

Eliquis assistance programs compared
ProgramType of helpPeople with MedicareStatus (August 2026)
Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation (BMSPAF) Manufacturer patient assistance with conditions Accepting applications
Eliquis Co-pay Card Commercial copay / savings card not eligible Accepting applications
Eliquis Free 30-Day Trial Offer Commercial copay / savings card may apply Accepting applications
Eliquis Direct-to-Patient program Manufacturer self-pay pricing not eligible Accepting applications
TotalAssist — Stroke fund (and identified-need AFib / DVT / PE funds) Charitable grant may apply Closed to new applicants
HealthWell Foundation Charitable grant may apply No program found
Good Days Charitable grant not stated No program found
Medicare Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy) Government program may apply Accepting applications

Manufacturer programs from Bristol Myers Squibb (marketed with Pfizer)

A patient assistance program (free or low-cost drug by income) is not the same as a copay card (a commercial discount that usually excludes Medicare). Both are listed so you can see which one applies to you.

Manufacturer patient assistance

Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation (BMSPAF)

Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation

Accepting applications Medicare: with conditions

Status: Accepting applications — no closure notice on bmspaf.org on August 26, 2026. Reviews typically take about 3 business days (longer in January–February). No application fee.

The foundation provides Eliquis free of charge to eligible patients who are uninsured for it or who have Medicare and meet the 3% spending rule. Eliquis has its own, higher income limit within the program.

If you have Medicare: Medicare enrollees may qualify if they have spent at least 3% of their yearly household income on out-of-pocket prescription costs in the same calendar year they apply (your pharmacy or Part D plan can print your year-to-date total). Applicants 65 and over, and anyone with income under 150% of the federal poverty level, must include a denial letter from Extra Help (LIS).

What it can cover: Eliquis at no cost for approved patients, shipped per the program's terms.

Who may qualify

  • No insurance coverage for Eliquis, OR Medicare plus at least 3% of yearly household income already spent out of pocket on prescriptions this calendar year
  • Annual household income at or below $47,880 for one person or $64,920 for two (higher limits for larger households)
  • Not eligible for Medicaid — Medicaid-eligible applicants must submit proof of denial
  • Age 65+ or income under 150% FPL: proof of Extra Help (LIS) denial required

What the application asks for

  • Proof of household income: federal tax return, or 1099s, Social Security statements, pension statements, or two consecutive pay stubs
  • Medicare applicants: documentation of year-to-date out-of-pocket prescription spending
  • Extra Help (LIS) denial letter if 65+ or under 150% FPL; Medicaid denial if applicable
  • Signed patient agreement and consent; prescriber certification signed by your doctor; the Eliquis prescription attached

How to apply

Download the application from bmspaf.org, complete and sign the patient section, ask your doctor to complete, sign and date the prescriber section, and send it to BMSPAF. Decisions are faxed to your doctor and mailed to you.

BMSPAF application → 1-800-736-0003

Commercial copay / savings card

Eliquis Co-pay Card

Bristol Myers Squibb / Pfizer

Accepting applications Medicare: not eligible

Status: Active for commercially insured patients; activation and first use required by December 31, 2026.

A commercial copay offer: as little as $10 for a 30-day supply (or $10 for a first 90-day supply, then $30), up to $2,000 a year, for up to 24 months.

If you have Medicare: The terms exclude anyone with prescription coverage through a state or federal program, including Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medigap, TRICARE, VA and DoD — and say patients who move from a commercial plan to one of these programs lose eligibility.

Who may qualify

  • Commercial prescription insurance
  • Not enrolled in any state or federal healthcare program

How to apply

Commercially insured patients activate the card online or by calling Eliquis 360 Support. Not applicable to Medicare beneficiaries.

Eliquis co-pay card terms → 1-855-354-7847

Commercial copay / savings card

Eliquis Free 30-Day Trial Offer

Bristol Myers Squibb / Pfizer (Eliquis 360 Support)

Accepting applications Medicare: may apply

Status: Available through December 31, 2026 (activation and first use), one use per patient per lifetime.

A free 30-day supply (up to 74 tablets) for people starting Eliquis for the first time. It is a one-time bridge, not ongoing assistance.

If you have Medicare: Unlike the co-pay card, the manufacturer states that government-insured patients — including Medicare — are eligible for the Free Trial Offer Card. The free supply cannot be counted toward your Part D out-of-pocket threshold.

Who may qualify

  • Never filled a prescription for Eliquis before
  • A valid 30-day Eliquis prescription, with more than 35 days of treatment planned
  • One use per patient per lifetime

How to apply

Request the Free Trial Offer Card through Eliquis 360 Support (online or by phone) and present it with your prescription at the pharmacy.

Eliquis — government-insured patients → 1-855-354-7847

Manufacturer self-pay pricing

Eliquis Direct-to-Patient program

Bristol Myers Squibb / Pfizer

Accepting applications Medicare: not eligible

Status: Active on August 26, 2026 at $345 per 30-day supply (60 tablets) with free home delivery.

A manufacturer cash-price channel launched in 2025 for people paying out of pocket. Not an option for Part D enrollees.

If you have Medicare: The program states that patients participating in Medicare Part D or a Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan are not eligible. Payments do not count toward any deductible or out-of-pocket maximum.

What it can cover: $345 per 30-day supply of 60 tablets (other quantities priced on the program sheet).

Who may qualify

  • Not enrolled in Medicare Part D or a Medicare Advantage drug plan
  • Eligibility and terms set by the manufacturer

How to apply

Enroll through the Eliquis Direct-to-Patient program page; not applicable to Medicare Part D members.

Direct-to-Patient program details (PDF) →

Charitable grants for Eliquis

We could not identify a currently open charitable fund covering Eliquis. TotalAssist lists Eliquis only under its Stroke fund, which was closed on August 26, 2026; its atrial fibrillation, DVT and PE funds exist only as "identified need" funds still awaiting donations. HealthWell and Good Days have no fund for AFib, blood clots or stroke. Other options remain: the BMS Patient Assistance Foundation, the free 30-day trial, and Medicare Extra Help.

Charitable grant

TotalAssist — Stroke fund (and identified-need AFib / DVT / PE funds)

Patient Advocate Foundation · Stroke (closed) · Atrial fibrillation, DVT, PE (awaiting donations)

Closed to new applicants Medicare: may apply

Status: The Stroke fund was closed to new applicants on August 26, 2026. Atrial fibrillation, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism appear only as "identified need" funds — awaiting initial donations before they become TotalAssist funds.

Eliquis is on TotalAssist's approved-medication list for the Stroke fund only. Being listed is not the same as being open, and there is currently no funded TotalAssist program for AFib or blood clots. Sign up for notifications so you hear if any of these opens.

If you have Medicare: The Stroke fund requires government insurance (Medicare, Medicaid or TRICARE) and a stroke diagnosis in treatment; atrial fibrillation alone does not qualify for it.

What it can cover: Stroke fund, when open: $1,000 guaranteed award, $1,500 maximum.

Who may qualify

  • Confirmed stroke diagnosis in treatment (the fund uses stroke diagnosis codes, not AFib)
  • Government-insured coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or TRICARE) that covers your qualifying expenses
  • Household income at or below 500% of the federal poverty level, adjusted for your regional cost-of-living index
  • Confirmed diagnosis matching the fund, and in treatment (or starting within 60 days, or treated in the past 6 months)
  • Legal U.S. resident receiving treatment in the U.S. or a U.S. territory

What the application asks for

  • Contact information and Social Security number (or alien number)
  • Annual household income (for pre-screening; proof of income due within 30 days of approval)
  • Health insurance carrier, plan type, policy ID and group number; Medicare supplement or secondary insurance if you have one
  • Copay or coinsurance amounts
  • Your provider's name and contact information, diagnosis (exact date if within 6 months), prescribed medications and treatment plan

How to apply

Sign up for fund notifications at totalassist.org/notify. If the Stroke fund opens and you have a stroke diagnosis: You (the patient) apply online — it takes about 15 minutes and you learn immediately whether you are approved — or call 866-512-3861, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm ET. Patient Advocate Foundation verifies your diagnosis and treatment plan directly with your provider and verifies income automatically; you have 30 days after approval to provide proof of income.

Get notified when a TotalAssist fund opens → 866-512-3861

Charitable grant

HealthWell Foundation

HealthWell Foundation

No program found Medicare: may apply

Status: No HealthWell fund exists for atrial fibrillation, DVT/PE, stroke or anticoagulation (checked August 26, 2026). The Chronic Heart Failure – Medicare Access fund is closed and does not list Eliquis.

We searched HealthWell's full disease-fund list for Eliquis's conditions and found no matching fund. HealthWell adds and reopens funds as funding allows, so this can change.

If you have Medicare: HealthWell accepts Medicare beneficiaries for the funds it does run — none of them cover Eliquis's diagnoses.

How to apply

Check the HealthWell Disease Funds page periodically for a new atrial-fibrillation or blood-clot fund.

HealthWell disease funds → (800) 675-8416

Charitable grant

Good Days

Good Days

No program found Medicare: not stated

Status: Good Days lists no program for atrial fibrillation, blood clots, stroke or cardiovascular disease (checked August 26, 2026).

An honest negative: we looked, and there is no Good Days program covering Eliquis's diagnoses.

If you have Medicare: Not applicable — no matching program.

How to apply

Not applicable.

Good Days — diseases covered →

How to apply for Eliquis assistance

  1. Step 1 — Find the applicable assistance program

    For Eliquis in August 2026 the realistic order is manufacturer foundation → free trial (if you are new to Eliquis) → Extra Help, because no charity fund for AFib or blood clots is open.

    • On Medicare and already spending heavily on prescriptions this year → BMS Patient Assistance Foundation (free Eliquis if you meet the 3% rule and the income limit).
    • Starting Eliquis for the first time → Eliquis Free 30-Day Trial Offer (open to Medicare patients, once per lifetime).
    • Limited income and resources → Medicare Extra Help through Social Security.
    • Stroke diagnosis → sign up for TotalAssist Stroke-fund notifications (closed when checked).

  2. Step 2 — Check whether applications are currently open

    Eliquis appears in TotalAssist's medication index, but only under the Stroke fund, and that fund was closed when we checked. BMSPAF and the free trial were open. Funding can change without notice.

    • BMSPAF: bmspaf.org shows the current application and eligibility; call 1-800-736-0003 if in doubt.
    • TotalAssist: totalassist.org/funds shows "Open" or "Closed" for the Stroke fund; AFib, DVT and PE are identified-need funds, not open funds.
    • HealthWell: no fund for these diagnoses at all.

  3. Step 3 — Check eligibility

    The BMSPAF rules are specific for Medicare patients — read them before you gather paperwork:

    • BMSPAF: Medicare enrollees must have spent at least 3% of yearly household income on out-of-pocket prescriptions in the same calendar year; income at or below $47,880 (one person) or $64,920 (two people); not Medicaid-eligible; and if you are 65+ or under 150% FPL you need an Extra Help denial letter.
    • Free 30-Day Trial: first-time Eliquis user with a 30-day prescription and more than 35 days of treatment planned; government-insured patients are eligible.
    • Extra Help: income below about $23,940 a year (one person) or $32,460 (couple) and countable resources limited to $18,090 or $36,100 in 2026.
    • Direct-to-Patient $345 price: Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage drug-plan members are not eligible.

  4. Step 4 — Gather your information

    BMSPAF is a paper application with attachments, so collect these first:

    • Proof of household income: federal tax return, or 1099s, Social Security or pension statements, or two consecutive pay stubs.
    • Year-to-date out-of-pocket prescription spending — ask your pharmacy or Part D plan for a printout.
    • Extra Help (LIS) denial letter if you are 65+ or under 150% FPL; Medicaid denial letter if you might be Medicaid-eligible.
    • Medicare card and Part D / Medicare Advantage drug-plan card.
    • Your Eliquis prescription and your prescriber's name, phone and fax — the doctor signs the prescriber certification.

  5. Step 5 — Complete the application

    Who fills out what:

    • BMSPAF: you fill in and sign the patient section; your doctor completes, signs and dates the prescriber section and attaches the prescription; then it goes to BMSPAF by mail or fax.
    • Free 30-Day Trial: you request the offer card through Eliquis 360 Support (1-855-354-7847) and present it at the pharmacy with your prescription.
    • Extra Help: you (or someone helping you) apply through Social Security — online, by phone at 1-800-772-1213, or in person. It is free.

  6. Step 6 — Submit and wait for a determination

    What to expect:

    • BMSPAF typically reviews applications within about 3 business days (longer in January and February); the decision is faxed to your doctor and mailed to you.
    • Free trial: the card is used at the pharmacy — no waiting period.
    • Extra Help: Social Security notifies you by mail; if approved, your Part D plan applies the lower copays.

  7. Step 7 — If the program is closed or you don't qualify

    Do not stop at "closed" or "denied":

    • Sign up for TotalAssist notifications so you hear if an AFib, DVT/PE or Stroke fund opens — there is no waitlist or queue.
    • If BMSPAF denied you for the 3% rule, keep your receipts: once your out-of-pocket prescription spending crosses 3% of income later in the year, you can apply.
    • Apply for Extra Help even if you think you earn too much — the limits are higher than many people expect.
    • Ask your doctor's office about a formulary exception or a lower tier on your plan, and compare Part D plans in the fall.
    • Use the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan to spread this year's costs over monthly payments.
    • Call AltaMedicare — we'll go through every route above with you, free.

What you'll need

Only items the programs above actually ask for. Gather these before you start.

  • Medicare card and your Part D or Medicare Advantage drug-plan card — plan name, member ID and group number
  • Prescription details — medication name, strength and dose; prescriber name, office phone and address
  • Diagnosis and date of diagnosis — TotalAssist needs the exact date if diagnosed within the past 6 months
  • Household size and annual household income — and proof — tax return, Social Security or pension statements, or pay stubs
  • Year-to-date out-of-pocket prescription spending — BMSPAF, for the 3% rule — your pharmacy or plan can print it
  • Extra Help (LIS) denial letter — BMSPAF, if you are 65+ or under 150% FPL
  • Medicaid denial letter — BMSPAF, if you might be Medicaid-eligible
  • Signed prescriber certification — BMSPAF — your doctor completes and signs it

If assistance is unavailable

A closed fund or a denial is not the end of the road. Check these next:

  1. If you were denied by BMSPAF under the 3% rule, track your prescription receipts and re-apply once your out-of-pocket spending crosses 3% of yearly household income in the same calendar year. BMSPAF
  2. Sign up for TotalAssist fund notifications so you hear the moment a Eliquis fund reopens — there is no waitlist or queue, so speed matters. TotalAssist notifications
  3. Sign up for HealthWell fund alerts for the same reason; HealthWell says closed funds reopen as funding is replenished. HealthWell disease funds
  4. Check Medicare Extra Help — it does not depend on a fund balance and lowers the cost of every covered drug, not just this one. Medicare Extra Help explained
  5. Ask your doctor's office — many practices have staff who handle assistance applications routinely and can request a formulary exception or a lower-cost alternative.
  6. Use the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan to spread this year's out-of-pocket costs across monthly payments (it does not lower the total). Medicare.gov
  7. Compare Part D and Medicare Advantage drug plans during the fall enrollment period — the tier and cost-sharing for Eliquis differ from plan to plan. Compare Part D plan options

Could Medicare Extra Help reduce your Eliquis costs?

Extra Help is not a grant for Eliquis. It is a Medicare program that lowers what qualifying beneficiaries pay for their Part D premium, deductible and every covered prescription — so it is worth checking even when a charitable fund is closed, because it does not depend on fund balances.

For Eliquis, Extra Help is the route with the widest door: BMSPAF requires Medicare patients to spend 3% of their income first, and the charity funds are closed — but Extra Help has no such gate and lowers every covered drug's copay.

In 2026, people with full Extra Help generally pay no more than $12.65 for a covered brand-name drug. Income must be below about $23,940 a year for one person ($32,460 for a couple) and countable resources under $18,090 ($36,100 for a couple). Apply free through Social Security — online, by phone at 1-800-772-1213, or in person — and never pay anyone to apply for you.

Extra Help explained · Medicare Savings Programs · Estimate your drug costs · Free prescription cost review

Government program

Medicare Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)

Medicare / Social Security Administration

Accepting applications Medicare: may apply

Status: Year-round federal program (figures for 2026)

Not a grant for one drug — a Medicare program that lowers what qualifying beneficiaries pay for their Part D premium, deductible and every covered prescription.

If you have Medicare: For people with Medicare Part D or a Medicare Advantage drug plan who have limited income and resources.

What it can cover: Part D premium and deductible (often to $0) and reduced copays — generally no more than $12.65 for a covered brand-name drug in 2026 with full Extra Help.

Who may qualify

  • Income below 150% of the federal poverty level — about $23,940 a year for one person or $32,460 for a married couple in 2026.
  • Countable resources (savings, investments — not your home or car) limited to $18,090 for an individual or $36,100 for a married couple living together in 2026 (Medicare.gov figures, which include a burial-expense allowance).
  • Automatic if you have Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or a Medicare Savings Program.

What the application asks for

  • Social Security number and Medicare number
  • Income (Social Security, pensions, wages) for you and a spouse you live with
  • Value of savings, investments and other countable resources

How to apply

You (or someone helping you) apply free through Social Security — online, by phone, or at a Social Security office. There is never a fee to apply.

Apply for Extra Help at SSA.gov → 1-800-772-1213

Key terms on this page

Patient assistance program (PAP)
A manufacturer program that provides its medication free or at low cost to people who meet income and insurance rules. Many PAPs accept Medicare Part D enrollees; each sets its own criteria.
Copay card / savings card
A manufacturer discount for commercially insured patients. Federal anti-kickback rules mean these cards generally cannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid or other government insurance.
Charitable copay grant
Money from a nonprofit foundation (for example HealthWell or Patient Advocate Foundation) that pays eligible copays or coinsurance for a specific diagnosis. A drug can be listed while the fund is closed to new applicants.
Federal poverty level (FPL)
A federal income measure that assistance programs use as a yardstick — "300% of FPL", "500% of FPL". The percentage is a rule, but the dollar figure behind it comes from a table each program publishes itself, built on a chosen year of the HHS poverty guidelines. Two programs can quote the same percentage in the same year and still list different dollar limits; compare each program against its own table, not against another program.
Medicare Extra Help
The Part D Low-Income Subsidy: a Medicare program that lowers or eliminates Part D premiums, deductibles and copays for beneficiaries with limited income and resources. You apply through Social Security.
Maximum Fair Price (MFP)
The price Medicare negotiated for a selected drug under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. It applies to Part D plans, not to the pharmacy cash price, and it lowers what plans and enrollees pay for that drug.

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Common Questions

Eliquis assistance FAQ

Can Medicare help pay for Eliquis?
Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage drug plans generally cover Eliquis, and since January 1, 2026 Medicare pays a negotiated Maximum Fair Price of $231 for a 30-day supply. Your copay depends on your plan's tier and cost-sharing, and Part D out-of-pocket costs are capped at $2,100 in 2026. If your income and resources are limited, Medicare Extra Help can lower a covered brand-name copay to about $12.65.
Is there an Eliquis patient assistance program for people on Medicare?
Yes. The Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation provides Eliquis free to eligible patients, and Medicare enrollees can qualify — but only after spending at least 3% of their yearly household income on out-of-pocket prescription costs in the same calendar year, with income at or below $47,880 (one person) or $64,920 (two). Applicants 65 and over must include an Extra Help denial letter. Call 1-800-736-0003 or visit bmspaf.org.
Can I use the Eliquis co-pay card with Medicare?
No. The co-pay card's terms exclude anyone with prescription coverage through Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medigap, TRICARE, VA or DoD. The Free 30-Day Trial Offer is different: the manufacturer states government-insured patients are eligible, one time per lifetime, when starting Eliquis for the first time.
Is there a charitable grant for Eliquis right now?
Not when we checked on August 26, 2026. TotalAssist lists Eliquis only under its Stroke fund, which was closed; its atrial fibrillation, DVT and PE funds are "identified need" funds still waiting for donations. HealthWell has no fund for these diagnoses, and neither does Good Days. Sign up for TotalAssist notifications and check back — funds open when money arrives.
What is the $345 Eliquis price?
It is the manufacturer's Direct-to-Patient cash price for a 30-day supply (60 tablets) with free home delivery. The program states that patients in Medicare Part D or a Medicare Advantage drug plan are not eligible, and that payments do not count toward any deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. For most Medicare beneficiaries the plan's negotiated price and copay will be the better route.
Is there a generic for Eliquis?
Not at U.S. pharmacies as of our August 2026 check — Eliquis remains a brand-only medication here, which is part of why it was selected for Medicare price negotiation. Ask your pharmacist if this changes; we will update this page when it does.
Can my doctor's office apply for me?
The BMSPAF application has a prescriber section your doctor must complete, sign and date, and the decision is faxed to the office — so the practice is part of the process either way. Many offices have staff who handle these applications routinely. AltaMedicare can also walk through the forms with you, free.
What happens if the fund is closed?
TotalAssist offers text, email or phone notifications when a fund opens, with no waitlist or queue. While you wait, the routes that do not depend on a fund balance are the BMS foundation (3% rule), Extra Help, a formulary exception through your doctor, and a Part D plan comparison in the fall. See all prescription assistance options.

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Assistance information last verified August 2026. Program details — fund status, eligibility, prices, phone numbers — change often; confirm with each program before applying. AltaMedicare does not administer, fund or approve any assistance program. Not medical advice.

Having trouble figuring out your prescription costs?

Bret can help you understand your Medicare prescription coverage and where to look for Eliquis assistance — free, no pressure. We don't award grants or decide eligibility; the programs above do. We help you find and apply to the right ones.

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