Jardiance has a retail price around $350 to $380 for a 30-day supply, but most people can pay significantly less. Between manufacturer programs, patient assistance, pharmacy discount tools, and government benefits, the right option depends on whether you have commercial insurance, Medicare, or no coverage at all.
The Manufacturer Savings Card
If you have commercial (private) insurance, the fastest way to cut your cost is the Jardiance Savings Card from Boehringer Ingelheim, the company that makes the drug. With this card, you can pay as little as $10 per month, with maximum savings up to $175 per 30-day fill. You activate it online at the Jardiance website and present it at the pharmacy alongside your insurance card.
There are a few requirements. You need to live in the 50 states, D.C., or Puerto Rico. Your insurance plan has to cover Jardiance at least partially. And the card is only for commercially insured patients, so it won’t work if you’re on Medicare, Medicaid, or Tricare. The program runs on a calendar-year basis and typically requires re-enrollment each year, so check expiration dates on your card.
Free Medication Through Patient Assistance
If you’re uninsured or underinsured and your income is low enough, you can get Jardiance for free through the Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation. This is a patient assistance program (PAP) that ships medication directly to your doctor’s office or home at no cost.
Jardiance falls under the program’s Group 2 medicines, which means your household income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. For 2026, that translates to these annual income limits before taxes:
- 1 person: $39,900 (48 states), $49,875 (Alaska), $45,900 (Hawaii)
- 2 people: $54,100 (48 states), $67,625 (Alaska), $62,225 (Hawaii)
- 3 people: $68,300 (48 states), $83,375 (Alaska), $78,550 (Hawaii)
- 4 people: $82,500 (48 states), $103,125 (Alaska), $94,875 (Hawaii)
You’ll need to submit an application through your prescriber, and the foundation may ask for documentation like a tax return, W-2, pay stubs, Social Security statement, or proof of denial for Medicare Extra Help. Processing takes a few weeks, so plan ahead if you’re running low on your current supply.
Pharmacy Discount Coupons
If you’re paying cash or your insurance copay is still high, free discount platforms like GoodRx, SingleCare, and Optum Perks can knock a meaningful amount off the sticker price. These aren’t insurance. They’re pre-negotiated rates you access by showing a coupon (digital or printed) at the pharmacy counter.
Savings vary by pharmacy and location. Optum Perks advertises up to $72 off the retail price for Jardiance, though your actual discount depends on the specific pharmacy you use. It’s worth checking multiple platforms and comparing prices at different pharmacies near you, since the same drug can vary by $20 or more between locations in the same city. These coupons are especially useful if you don’t have insurance at all or if you have a high-deductible plan and haven’t met your deductible yet.
One important note: discount coupons and the manufacturer savings card are separate tools. The savings card works with your insurance. Pharmacy coupons replace your insurance price with a negotiated cash rate. You can’t stack both on the same fill.
Medicare Extra Help
If you’re on Medicare Part D, the manufacturer savings card won’t work for you, but the federal government’s Extra Help program (also called the Low Income Subsidy) can sharply reduce what you pay for all your prescriptions, including Jardiance. For 2026, you can qualify with an annual income up to $23,940 as an individual or $32,460 as a married couple. Your countable resources (savings, investments, not including your home or car) must be below $18,090 for individuals or $36,100 for couples.
Extra Help covers most of your monthly premiums, deductibles, and copays under Part D. If you qualify, your out-of-pocket cost for a brand-name drug like Jardiance drops to just a few dollars per fill. You apply through Social Security’s website or by calling 1-800-772-1213. If your income is slightly above the limit, it’s still worth applying, because Social Security evaluates additional factors that could make you eligible.
State Pharmacy Assistance Programs
Nearly every state runs some form of pharmaceutical assistance program. These vary widely in what they cover and who qualifies. Some are designed specifically to wrap around Medicare Part D, covering the gaps that Medicare leaves. Others serve uninsured residents or people with specific conditions.
A few states with broader programs worth looking into: Pennsylvania offers PACE and PACENET for residents 65 and older. New York runs the EPIC program for seniors. Maine has a Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled program. Indiana’s HoosierRx and Nevada’s SRx and Disability Rx programs also cover prescription costs for qualifying residents. Many other state programs are limited to HIV/AIDS medications and won’t cover diabetes drugs, so you’ll need to check your specific state’s offerings. Your state health department website or a social worker at your doctor’s office can point you to the right program.
A Generic Version Is Coming
The FDA has already granted tentative approval to a generic version of Jardiance (empagliflozin), but a patent currently blocks it from hitting pharmacy shelves until April 15, 2027. Once that patent expires and generics launch, the price is expected to drop substantially, as generics for brand-name drugs typically cost 30% to 80% less. Until then, the strategies above are your best options for bridging the cost gap.
Which Option Fits Your Situation
Your best path depends on your insurance status. If you have commercial insurance, start with the manufacturer savings card for $10 per month. If you’re uninsured or underinsured and your income qualifies, apply for free medication through the Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation. If you’re on Medicare, check your eligibility for Extra Help and your state’s pharmacy assistance program. And regardless of your situation, run your prescription through a discount coupon platform before every fill to make sure you’re not overpaying at the counter.