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Jardiance Assistance Programs & Grants

Assistance information last verified: August 2026

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

Can I get help paying for Jardiance?

Yes, possibly. Boehringer Ingelheim's patient assistance program (Boehringer Cares) lists Jardiance and accepts Medicare Part D enrollees who do not qualify for Extra Help, with 2026 income limits of $39,900 for one person or $54,100 for two. The charity funds that list Jardiance were closed to new applicants when we checked, except one zip-code-limited TotalAssist heart-failure fund. Extra Help remains open year-round.

  • Manufacturer patient assistance: Boehringer Cares lists Jardiance (income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level; Medicare Part D enrollees eligible if not eligible for Extra Help). BI's website blocked our automated check on August 26, 2026 — call 1-800-556-8317 to confirm it is accepting applications.
  • Jardiance Savings Card: BI screens out prescriptions paid by Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, VA, DoD or TRICARE — do not count on it with Part D.
  • Charitable grants: Jardiance is on TotalAssist and HealthWell fund lists, but the diabetes, heart-failure and kidney funds were closed — except TotalAssist's zip-code-limited heart-failure health-equity fund.
  • Medicare: negotiated Part D price of $197 (30-day) in 2026; Extra Help can cut a covered brand copay to about $12.65 if you qualify.

2 of the 6 programs we checked for Jardiance were accepting applications when verified in August 2026.

About Jardiance (empagliflozin)

Jardiance is a once-daily SGLT2 inhibitor tablet prescribed for type 2 diabetes, heart failure and chronic kidney disease — the same class as Farxiga, but made by a different company with its own, different assistance program.

Approved uses

  • Heart failure — to lower the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization
  • Chronic kidney disease at risk of progression — to lower the risk of kidney-function decline, kidney failure, cardiovascular death and hospitalization
  • Type 2 diabetes with established cardiovascular disease — to lower the risk of cardiovascular death
  • Type 2 diabetes — to improve blood sugar control alongside diet and exercise (adults and children 10+)

Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim

Why Jardiance can be expensive on Medicare

Jardiance is a brand-name drug with no generic at the pharmacy counter, usually placed on a higher brand tier of Part D formularies, so copays or coinsurance recur every month until you reach the annual out-of-pocket cap ($2,100 in 2026). Unlike Farxiga, its manufacturer still runs a patient assistance program that accepts Medicare Part D enrollees.

Medicare coverage context

Jardiance is generally covered under Medicare Part D (or a Medicare Advantage drug plan) for its approved uses, often with prior authorization or step therapy. It is one of the first ten drugs with a Medicare-negotiated Maximum Fair Price: $197.00 for a 30-day supply in 2026 (versus a $573 list price in 2023, per CMS). That price applies to what plans pay; your copay still depends on your plan's tier and cost-sharing.

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

Jardiance 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.

Jardiance assistance programs compared
ProgramType of helpPeople with MedicareStatus (August 2026)
Boehringer Cares Patient Assistance Program Manufacturer patient assistance with conditions Check current availability
Jardiance Savings Card Commercial copay / savings card not eligible Accepting applications
TotalAssist — Heart failure (HF) health equity fund Charitable grant may apply Accepting applications
TotalAssist — Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease funds Charitable grant may apply Closed to new applicants
HealthWell Foundation — Type 2 Diabetes and heart-failure funds Charitable grant may apply Closed to new applicants
Good Days — Chronic Kidney Disease program Charitable grant not stated Closed to new applicants
Medicare Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy) Government program may apply Accepting applications

Manufacturer programs from Boehringer Ingelheim

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

Boehringer Cares Patient Assistance Program

Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation

Check current availability Medicare: with conditions

Status: Jardiance is listed in BI's 2026 eligibility guidelines (dated January 2026) and on the program application. BI's website blocked our automated verification on August 26, 2026, so we could not confirm the program is accepting applications today — call 1-800-556-8317 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–6:00 pm ET) before you apply.

Boehringer Ingelheim's foundation provides Jardiance free of charge to eligible patients — one of the manufacturer programs that still accepts Medicare Part D enrollees. Applying is free.

If you have Medicare: BI's rules: you may apply if you are uninsured, or if you have Medicare but cannot afford your medication and you do not qualify for Medicare's Extra Help (Low-Income Subsidy). BI may ask for proof of an Extra Help denial. Medicare Part D enrollments approved between October 15 and December 31 run through the end of the following year (up to 15 months).

What it can cover: Jardiance at no cost for approved patients for the enrollment period (12 months, or through the following December 31 for late-year Medicare approvals).

Who may qualify

  • U.S. resident treated as an outpatient by a U.S.-licensed provider
  • Uninsured, or your insurance does not cover Jardiance, or you have Medicare Part D but cannot afford it and do not qualify for Extra Help
  • Household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level (Group 2 medicines): $39,900 for one person, $54,100 for two, $68,300 for three, $82,500 for four in 2026 (48 states; higher in Alaska and Hawaii)
  • No access to other coverage or funding for the medication; not in an employer "alternate funding" program that requires applying to manufacturer programs

What the application asks for

  • Patient sections: product, patient information, household size and total annual income, insurance information (Medicare Part D checkbox), whether you have an Extra Help denial letter (attach it if so), signed patient attestation
  • Prescriber sections: prescriber information and signed attestation, plus a prescription (on the form, faxed separately, or sent electronically to the program pharmacy)
  • BI may request proof of income — federal tax return, W-2, 1099, pension or Social Security statement, pay stubs — and proof of Extra Help denial

How to apply

You complete the patient sections and sign; your prescriber completes and signs the prescriber sections and supplies the prescription. Fax the application to 1-866-851-2827 or mail it to Boehringer Cares Patient Assistance Program, PO Box 99055, Jeffersontown, KY 40296. There is no charge to apply.

Boehringer Cares program portal → 1-800-556-8317

Commercial copay / savings card

Jardiance Savings Card

Boehringer Ingelheim

Accepting applications Medicare: not eligible

Status: Active for eligible commercially insured patients ("as little as $0 for a 30- to 90-day prescription if eligible"), per an August 11, 2026 archived copy of BI's page.

A commercial copay offer with monthly savings limits, for commercially insured patients.

If you have Medicare: BI's eligibility screener asks whether your prescriptions are paid in part or in full by Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, VA, DoD or TRICARE. We could not read the full terms (BI's site blocked automated checking), but manufacturer copay cards generally exclude government insurance under federal anti-kickback rules. Confirm with CareConnect4Me at 1-866-279-8990 before relying on it.

Who may qualify

  • Commercial prescription insurance
  • Prescriptions not paid by any state or federal program

How to apply

Commercially insured patients activate the card on the Jardiance website. Not intended for Medicare beneficiaries.

Jardiance savings card → 1-866-279-8990

Charitable grants for Jardiance

Jardiance appears in the TotalAssist medication index and on HealthWell's Type 2 Diabetes and heart-failure fund lists, but on August 26, 2026 every one of those funds was closed to new applicants except TotalAssist's heart-failure health-equity fund, which is limited to certain zip codes. Being listed is not the same as being open — sign up for fund alerts so you hear when one reopens.

Charitable grant

TotalAssist — Heart failure (HF) health equity fund

Patient Advocate Foundation · Heart failure (HF) health equity

Accepting applications Medicare: may apply

Status: Open and accepting applications on August 26, 2026 — the only fund covering Jardiance that was open when we checked.

A health-equity fund: you must have heart failure and a home address in a zip code the fund serves (designated social-vulnerability counties). Jardiance is on its approved-medication list. Eligibility is determined in part by zip code, so check yours before assuming.

If you have Medicare: Requires government insurance (Medicare, Medicaid or TRICARE) that covers your Jardiance costs.

What it can cover: $1,000 guaranteed award, up to $2,500 maximum, for eligible out-of-pocket costs. One grant per condition.

Who may qualify

  • Diagnosed with heart failure
  • Home address in a zip code served by a Health Equity Fund
  • 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

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.

Check eligibility and apply — TotalAssist → 866-512-3861

Charitable grant

TotalAssist — Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease funds

Patient Advocate Foundation · Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) · Heart failure (HF) · Chronic kidney disease (CKD) · Cardiomyopathy

Closed to new applicants Medicare: may apply

Status: All four funds were closed to new applicants on August 26, 2026, even though Jardiance is on each fund's approved-medication list.

Patient Advocate Foundation's TotalAssist (launched July 1, 2026, combining PAF Co-Pay Relief and the PAN Foundation) lists Jardiance under several disease funds. A listing is not an open fund: each of these was closed when we checked. Sign up to be notified the moment one reopens — there is no waitlist or queue.

If you have Medicare: These funds require government insurance (Medicare, Medicaid or TRICARE).

What it can cover: When open: Type 2 diabetes $1,500 guaranteed / $2,000 maximum; heart failure $1,000 / $2,500; chronic kidney disease $2,400 / $4,800.

Who may qualify

  • 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 (text, email or automated call) at totalassist.org/notify. When a fund opens: 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 — Type 2 Diabetes and heart-failure funds

HealthWell Foundation · Type 2 Diabetes · Chronic Heart Failure – Medicare Access · Cardiomyopathy – Medicare Access

Closed to new applicants Medicare: may apply

Status: All three funds were "temporarily closed to new patients due to lack of sufficient funding" on August 26, 2026. HealthWell has no chronic kidney disease fund.

HealthWell lists Jardiance (and empagliflozin) on its Type 2 Diabetes fund and both heart-failure-related Medicare Access funds. HealthWell states that closed funds reopen as funding is replenished, and offers real-time alerts for each fund.

If you have Medicare: HealthWell requires insurance that covers part of the drug; Medicare qualifies. The two Medicare Access funds are for Medicare patients only.

What it can cover: When open: Type 2 Diabetes up to $1,000 (pharmacy card; income up to 300% FPL); Chronic Heart Failure – Medicare Access up to $2,500 and Cardiomyopathy – Medicare Access up to $7,500 (income up to 500% FPL).

Who may qualify

  • Insurance (including Medicare) that covers part of the cost of Jardiance
  • Type 2 Diabetes fund: household income up to 300% of the federal poverty level; heart-failure Medicare Access funds: up to 500% FPL (adjusted for household size and cost of living)
  • Diagnosis matching the fund, verified by your provider

What the application asks for

  • Some form of health insurance (Medicare qualifies) that covers part of the cost of the drug — discount cards do not count
  • Social Security number (used to prevent duplicate applications)
  • Diagnosis verified by a physician's, nurse practitioner's or physician assistant's signature
  • Treatment in the United States

How to apply

When a fund is open, apply online or by phone; your provider verifies the diagnosis by signature. When a fund is closed, sign up for that fund's real-time alerts — HealthWell says replenished funds reopen "as quickly as possible."

HealthWell Type 2 Diabetes fund (sign up for alerts) → (800) 675-8416

Charitable grant

Good Days — Chronic Kidney Disease program

Good Days · Chronic Kidney Disease

Closed to new applicants Medicare: not stated

Status: Program status "seeking funds" — not open to new enrollments on August 26, 2026. Good Days lists no diabetes or heart-failure program, and Jardiance is not mentioned.

Good Days lists a chronic kidney disease program but is currently seeking funding for it.

If you have Medicare: Good Days generally requires insurance covering at least half the cost of treatment and income at or below 500% FPL; confirm the CKD program's rules with Good Days if it opens.

How to apply

Check the Good Days CKD page for a status change, or sign up for its notifications.

Good Days — Chronic Kidney Disease →

How to apply for Jardiance assistance

  1. Step 1 — Find the applicable assistance program

    Jardiance still has a manufacturer route for Medicare patients, so start there. Work through these in order — they are not mutually exclusive.

    • Medicare Part D, income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level, and not eligible for Extra Help → Boehringer Cares Patient Assistance Program (call 1-800-556-8317 first to confirm it is accepting applications).
    • Limited income and resources → apply for Medicare Extra Help first; a denial letter supports the BI application.
    • Heart failure and a home zip code served by a health-equity fund → TotalAssist heart-failure health-equity fund (open when checked).
    • Type 2 diabetes or kidney disease → sign up for TotalAssist and HealthWell alerts; those funds were closed when checked.

  2. Step 2 — Check whether applications are currently open

    Jardiance is listed by Boehringer Cares, TotalAssist and HealthWell, but a listing does not mean funding is available today. On the day we checked, the TotalAssist heart-failure health-equity fund was open, the other charity funds were closed, and BI's website blocked our automated check of the manufacturer program.

    • Boehringer Cares: call 1-800-556-8317 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–6:00 pm ET) and ask whether Jardiance applications are being accepted and which application version to use.
    • TotalAssist: the fund list at totalassist.org/funds shows "Open" or "Closed" for every fund.
    • HealthWell: the Disease Funds page shows each fund's status; closed funds reopen as money is replenished.

  3. Step 3 — Check eligibility

    Each program sets its own rules. For Jardiance in 2026:

    • Boehringer Cares: U.S. resident; Medicare Part D but cannot afford the drug and not eligible for Extra Help (or uninsured); household income at or below $39,900 for one person, $54,100 for two, $68,300 for three, $82,500 for four (48 states); no other source of coverage or funding for Jardiance.
    • TotalAssist heart-failure health-equity fund: government insurance covering Jardiance; income at or below 500% of the federal poverty level, cost-of-living adjusted; a heart-failure diagnosis in treatment; a home zip code the fund serves.
    • HealthWell Type 2 Diabetes fund (when it reopens): insurance covering part of the drug and household income up to 300% FPL; the Medicare Access heart-failure funds allow up to 500% FPL.
    • 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.

  4. Step 4 — Gather your information

    The Boehringer Cares application is a paper form with patient and prescriber sections, so collect these first:

    • Household size and total annual household income before taxes; proof of income if BI requests it (tax return, W-2, 1099, pension or Social Security statement, pay stubs).
    • Medicare card and Part D / Medicare Advantage drug-plan details (the form has a Medicare Part D checkbox).
    • Your Extra Help (Low-Income Subsidy) denial letter, if you have one — attach it.
    • Your prescriber's name, NPI, office phone and fax — the prescriber signs the attestation and supplies the prescription.
    • For TotalAssist: diagnosis and date, copay amounts, plan ID and group number, Social Security number.

  5. Step 5 — Complete the application

    Who fills out what:

    • Boehringer Cares: you complete sections 1–5 (product, patient, income, insurance, attestation) and sign; your prescriber completes sections 6–8 and signs; the prescription goes on the form, by separate fax, or electronically to the program pharmacy. Fax to 1-866-851-2827 or mail to PO Box 99055, Jeffersontown, KY 40296.
    • TotalAssist: you apply online in about 15 minutes (or call 866-512-3861); Patient Advocate Foundation verifies your diagnosis with your provider and verifies income automatically.
    • HealthWell (when open): you apply online or by phone; your provider verifies the diagnosis by signature.
    • 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 after you submit:

    • Boehringer Cares: BI reviews eligibility and may request documents; missing information delays a decision. Approved Medicare enrollments run 12 months, or through the following December 31 if approved between October 15 and December 31. BI did not publish a review time in the documents we could read.
    • TotalAssist: an instant decision when you submit; proof of income due within 30 days.
    • HealthWell: a decision after your provider verifies the diagnosis; assistance is issued as a pharmacy card.
    • 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 and HealthWell fund alerts — there is no waitlist, so being notified first matters.
    • If BI declined you for income, re-check the household definition (spouse and children under 19 living with you) and ask whether a re-application is possible after a change in circumstances.
    • Apply for Extra Help even if you think you earn too much — the limits are higher than many people expect.
    • Ask your doctor about a formulary exception, a lower tier on your plan, or whether a different SGLT2 inhibitor is appropriate.
    • 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
  • Extra Help (Low-Income Subsidy) denial letter — Boehringer Cares asks whether you have one — attach it
  • Prescriber NPI, office phone and fax — Boehringer Cares prescriber sections
  • Copay or coinsurance amounts and Social Security number — TotalAssist and HealthWell
  • Your home zip code — decides eligibility for the TotalAssist heart-failure health-equity fund

If assistance is unavailable

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

  1. If Boehringer Cares is not accepting applications when you call, ask when it will be and whether you can submit anyway — and check the alternatives below in the meantime. Boehringer Cares portal
  2. Sign up for TotalAssist fund notifications so you hear the moment a Jardiance 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 Jardiance differ from plan to plan. Compare Part D plan options

Could Medicare Extra Help reduce your Jardiance costs?

Extra Help is not a grant for Jardiance. 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.

Extra Help and Boehringer Cares interact: BI's program is for Medicare patients who do not qualify for Extra Help, and may ask for a denial letter. Apply for Extra Help first — if you are approved, your copays drop for every drug; if you are denied, the letter becomes part of your BI application.

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

Jardiance assistance FAQ

Can Medicare help pay for Jardiance?
Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage drug plans generally cover Jardiance for its approved uses, and since January 1, 2026 Medicare pays a negotiated Maximum Fair Price of $197 for a 30-day supply. Your own 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 a Jardiance patient assistance program for people on Medicare?
Yes. The Boehringer Cares Patient Assistance Program lists Jardiance and accepts people who have Medicare but cannot afford the medication and do not qualify for Extra Help, with household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level ($39,900 for one person or $54,100 for two in 2026). Applying is free; call 1-800-556-8317. BI's website blocked our automated check on August 26, 2026, so confirm by phone that applications are being accepted.
Can I use the Jardiance savings card with Medicare?
You should not count on it. BI's savings-card screener asks whether your prescriptions are paid by Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, VA, DoD or TRICARE, and manufacturer copay cards generally exclude government insurance under federal anti-kickback rules. Ask CareConnect4Me (1-866-279-8990) if you want the full terms; the patient assistance program above is the route built for Medicare patients.
Is there a charitable grant for Jardiance right now?
When we checked on August 26, 2026, Jardiance was listed by TotalAssist (type 2 diabetes, heart failure, CKD and cardiomyopathy funds) and HealthWell (Type 2 Diabetes and two heart-failure Medicare Access funds), but every one of those funds was closed to new applicants except TotalAssist's heart-failure health-equity fund, which is limited to certain zip codes. Sign up for fund notifications so you hear when one reopens.
Should I apply for Extra Help before Boehringer Cares?
Yes. Boehringer Cares is for Medicare patients who do not qualify for Extra Help, and BI may ask for proof of an Extra Help denial. If Social Security approves you for Extra Help, your copays fall on every covered drug; if it denies you, the letter supports your BI application. Either outcome moves you forward.
How is Jardiance assistance different from Farxiga assistance?
They are the same class of drug but different companies with different programs. AstraZeneca stopped accepting new Farxiga patients into AZ&Me on May 1, 2026, and generic dapagliflozin is now available; Boehringer Cares still lists Jardiance and there is no generic empagliflozin at the pharmacy counter. Never assume one manufacturer's program applies to another company's drug — see our Farxiga assistance guide for its own routes.
Can my doctor's office apply for me?
The Boehringer Cares application has prescriber sections your doctor must complete and sign, and the prescription comes from the office — so your doctor's office is part of the process either way, and many practices have staff who handle these forms routinely. For TotalAssist and HealthWell you apply and the foundation verifies the diagnosis with your provider. AltaMedicare can walk through the forms with you, free.
What happens if the fund is closed?
TotalAssist offers text, email or phone notifications with no waitlist or queue, and HealthWell says closed funds reopen as funding is replenished. While you wait, the routes that do not depend on a fund balance are Boehringer Cares (for Medicare patients not eligible for Extra Help), Extra Help itself, and a formulary exception through your doctor. See all prescription assistance options.

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Related resources

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 Jardiance 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.

Text Bret About Jardiance Call (435) 292-5548