Standard Discounts Through Manufacturer Programs
Bristol Myers Squibb offers the Yervoy Co-Pay Program for commercially insured patients, covering copays up to $15,000 per year. Eligibility requires household income under $150,000 and no government insurance like Medicare.1 Uninsured or underinsured patients can access the Yervoy Patient Assistance Foundation for free medication if income is below 500% of the federal poverty level (around $75,000 for a single person in 2024).2
Medicare and Government Coverage Savings
Medicare Part D enrollees qualify for the Extra Help program, reducing copays to $4.50-$10.30 per month for generics and brand drugs like Yervoy. The Inflation Reduction Act caps annual out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 starting 2025, directly benefiting Yervoy users on high-dose regimens.3
Pharmacy and Retail Discounts
GoodRx coupons cut Yervoy cash prices by up to 20% at chains like CVS or Walgreens, though savings vary by dose (e.g., $10,000+ per infusion without insurance).4 SingleCare offers similar cards with average 15-25% off list price, printable or app-based.5
How Income Affects Eligibility
| Income Level (Single Person) | Best Option | Potential Savings |
|------------------------------|-------------|-------------------|
| Under $25,000 | Patient Assistance (free supply) | 100% |
| $25,000-$150,000 | Co-Pay Program | Up to $15,000/year |
| Over $150,000 | GoodRx/SingleCare | 15-25% off cash price |
| Medicare | Extra Help + IRA cap | $2,000 annual max |
Can You Stack Discounts?
No—manufacturer programs prohibit combining with GoodRx or competitors. Medicare rules block copay cards for Part D drugs post-2025.6 Check eligibility via BMS Access Support at 1-888-423-5227.
Alternatives if Ineligible
Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation provides up to $10,500/year for copays if diagnosed with melanoma or RCC and income under 400% FPL ($60,000 single).7 HealthWell Foundation covers similar gaps for immunotherapy copays.8
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