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Does Eylea HD Offer a Discount Card?
Yes, Eylea HD (aflibercept 8 mg) has an official savings card from Regeneron and Bayer. Eligible commercially insured patients pay $0 for up to 6 doses per year, with a maximum annual savings of $12,000. No income restrictions apply, but government insurance like Medicare disqualifies you.[1]
Apply online at the Eylea Savings Card portal or by phone (833-245-3684). Activation takes minutes; download the digital card or request a physical one.
Who's Eligible and How to Get It?
- Requirements: Commercial insurance only; must cover Eylea HD. Not for Medicare, Medicaid, or uninsured patients.
- Process: Visit EyleaSupport.com, enter your info, and get a unique code. Pharmacies verify eligibility at checkout.
- Validity: Expires after 12 months or 6 doses; reapply as needed.[1]
What If You're on Medicare or Uninsured?
Medicare patients use the Eylea HD Co-Pay Assistance Program, which covers out-of-pocket costs up to $12,000 yearly after Medicare payment (income limits may apply). Uninsured options include Regeneron's Patient Assistance Program for free doses if income is ≤$100,000 single/$200,000 family.[2]
| Coverage Type | Best Option | Max Savings |
|---------------|-------------|-------------|
| Commercial Insurance | Savings Card | $12,000/year |
| Medicare | Co-Pay Program | $12,000/year |
| Uninsured/Low-Income | Patient Assistance | Free drug |
Other Ways to Lower Eylea HD Costs
- Manufacturer Coupons: Check GoodRx or SingleCare for pharmacy discounts (up to 20-30% off list price, around $2,000-$2,500/dose without insurance).
- Competitor Pricing: Biosimilars like Yesafili (aflibercept) offer lower costs; ask your doctor about switching.
- No Patent Issues Yet: Eylea patents expire 2032-2034; no generics until then, per DrugPatentWatch.com.[3]
Common Patient Questions on Savings
Patients often report injection costs hitting $2,190 per dose pre-discount. Track usage via the Eylea app for reminders. If denied, appeal through your insurer or call Regeneron support.[1]
Sources:
[1]: EyleaSupport.com Savings Card
[2]: Regeneron Patient Assistance
[3]: DrugPatentWatch.com - Eylea Patents