Does Medicare Cover Jardiance?

Drug Coverage · Diabetes

Jardiance (empagliflozin) is used for type 2 diabetes (and heart failure / kidney protection).

Does Medicare cover Jardiance?

Yes — Medicare Part D plans generally cover Jardiance for type 2 diabetes. Covered when prescribed for an approved use like type 2 diabetes, heart failure, or chronic kidney disease. It’s usually on a brand (non-preferred) tier, so your copay depends on the plan.

Which part of Medicare covers it?

Part D. These are self-administered prescriptions, so they fall under your Part D drug plan (or the drug coverage built into a Medicare Advantage plan), not Part B.

Typical formulary tier

Brand tier (often Tier 3) — varies by plan. Your exact tier — and copay — depend on the plan you choose, which is why matching the formulary to your medications matters.

Prior authorization & plan rules

Some plans require prior authorization or step therapy (trying a lower-cost drug first). Your doctor can request an exception if needed.

If it isn’t covered (or costs too much)

If your plan doesn’t cover it well, a yearly plan review can find one that does, and manufacturer or foundation assistance can lower the cost.

• Help paying for Jardiance — assistance programs and grants.
• Compare Part D plans that cover Jardiance on a better tier.
• How drug tiers work · Extra Help for lower-income beneficiaries.

Related medications

• Does Medicare cover Farxiga? — dapagliflozin
• Does Medicare cover Trulicity? — dulaglutide

Related Medicare guides

• All drug coverage · Part D plans · how drug tiers work.
• Medicare costs · Glossary · Medicare Help Center.

Get a Real Answer for Your Plan — Free

Coverage and cost depend on your specific plan and diagnosis. Call us free at 435-219-5120 (TTY: 711) with your medication list, and we’ll tell you exactly what Jardiance costs on your plan — and whether a different plan would cover it better. No cost, no pressure.