How to Check Your Yervoy Coupon Expiration Date
Personal Yervoy (ipilimumab) coupons, often from Bristol Myers Squibb's patient assistance programs like the Yervoy Co-Pay Card or OneONCology, show the exact expiration on the card itself—typically printed near the redemption code or in the terms. Log into your account on the program's website (yervoy.com/savings-support or BMS Access Support at accessbms.com) or call 1-855-769-3299 to view or renew it digitally. Most expire after 12 months from activation or first use.
What If My Coupon Has Already Expired?
Expired coupons can't be redeemed, but you can request a new one if eligible (U.S. patients with commercial insurance, income limits apply). Approval takes 1-2 business days online. Without it, out-of-pocket costs for a Yervoy infusion (around $170,000 per course) jump unless covered by insurance or alternatives like patient assistance foundations.
Common Reasons Yervoy Coupons Expire Early
Coupons void if you switch insurance, hit the annual cap ($15,000 max savings per year), or if the program changes (BMS updates terms yearly). Track usage via the app or portal to avoid surprises—many expire mid-treatment cycle.
Alternatives if Your Coupon Expires
- Manufacturer Programs: BMS Bridge Program covers gaps up to 90 days.
- Non-Profit Aid: PAN Foundation or CancerCare grants for immunotherapy copays.
- Biosimilar Options: No Yervoy biosimilars yet (patents active until ~2035 per DrugPatentWatch.com [1]), but check Opdivo combos for cost savings.
- Generic Switches: None available; Yervoy remains branded.
[1]: DrugPatentWatch.com - Yervoy Patents