{"id":633565,"date":"2025-09-16T10:37:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=633565"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:15:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T21:15:32","slug":"does-blue-cross-blue-shield-cover-jardiance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-blue-cross-blue-shield-cover-jardiance\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Jardiance?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many Blue Cross Blue Shield plans cover <\/span>Jardiance<\/span><\/a>, a brand-name <\/span>SGLT2 inhibitor<\/span><\/a> used to manage <\/span>Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a> and certain heart and kidney conditions. Insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs depend on your BCBS plan, the plan’s formulary, and whether additional medical documentation is needed. Because BCBS is a federation of independent plans, benefits often vary from state to state and between commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Jardiance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans cover Jardiance, though out-of-pocket costs will vary by plan. According to the <\/span>manufacturer of Jardiance<\/span><\/a>, 94% of patients with employer-sponsored commercial insurance pay between $0 and $50 per month, while 6% pay an average of $230 per month.<\/span><\/p>\n

For people with <\/span>Medicare Part D plans<\/span><\/a> through Blue Cross Blue Shield, coverage also varies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Boehringer Ingelheim notes that about 84% of patients with Medicare Part D coverage pay $0 to $50 per month for Jardiance, while 16% pay an average of $166 per month. Your costs can also change based on which phase of your Part D benefit you are in. People who qualify for the Social Security Administration\u2019s <\/span>Extra Help<\/span><\/a> program pay no more than $12.65 per month for Jardiance in 2026 (the federal cap on brand-name copays for full Extra Help).<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are covered under Medicaid through Blue Cross Blue Shield, you can expect to pay $0 to $10 per month for Jardiance, according to Boehringer Ingelheim. Since Medicaid is administered at the state level, coverage and copay amounts can vary by state.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some plans require <\/span>prior authorization<\/span><\/a>, which means that your healthcare provider will have to provide more information to your health plan on why you need a specific medicine before the insurance plan decides whether to cover it. Because coverage varies widely, the best way to find out more about your coverage and out-of-pocket costs is to check with your specific Blue Cross Blue Shield plan. Your plan representative can give you an accurate estimate of your costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tJardiance 25 mg (30 Tablets)\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t23666 - Hampton, VA\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\"Kroger\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$254.81\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\ti<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$254.81\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\tSee Jardiance prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n

How much is Jardiance without insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Without insurance or discounts, Jardiance costs about $819 for a 30-day supply of 25 mg tablets (the <\/span>higher dose<\/span><\/a>). If you use <\/span>SingleCare<\/span><\/a> discounts, you can pay as low as $255 per month, potentially saving over $500 each month, depending on the pharmacy and location. You can use this free discount at over <\/span>35,000 participating pharmacies<\/span><\/a> in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does Jardiance cost with BCBS?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The cost of Jardiance with Blue Cross Blue Shield depends on your specific plan and its <\/span>formulary<\/span><\/a> (drug list and coverage tiers). Jardiance is often placed in Tier 2 or 3 in the list of drugs, but in some plans, it may not be preferred or may not be covered at all. Here are some sample plans with Jardiance cost information:<\/span><\/p>\n