Unfortunately, there is no official Amazon Prime Senior discount. Amazon Prime for seniors is $14.99 a month or $139 a year (the standard Prime subscription). However, you can get Prime Access for $6.99 monthly if enrolled in a qualified government assistance program such as Medicaid, SNAP, or SSI.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to enroll in Prime Access, its benefits, all the eligible government programs, and how to get discounts even if you don’t have qualified government assistance.
Let’s begin!
What Are The Conditions To Receive The Amazon Prime Senior Discount?
It’s easy: you need to be enrolled in one of the qualified government assistance programs, such as Medicaid.
If you are, you can become an Amazon Prime member for just $6.99 monthly, which is significantly cheaper than the regular price of $14.99.
Here’s a full list of the qualifying government assistance programs from Amazon’s website and what Amazon asks you to submit per program.
- Medicaid: Upload an image of your Medicaid eligibility letter
- SNAP: Enter your EBT number and upload an image of the EBT card
- SSI: Supplemental Security Income (this is different from Social Security and SSDI)
- Direct Express Prepaid Debit Card: Upload image of card
- TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- TTANF: Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- NSLP: National School Lunch Program (letter must include your child’s name and the school’s name)
- LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- WIC: Women, Infants, and Children program
- NAP: Puerto Rico’s Nutrition Assistance Program card (Tarjeta de la Familia)
Unfortunately, there is no Amazon Prime Senior discount for seniors on Medicare, Social Security, or if you have the Flex card for seniors.
With Prime Access, you can enjoy Amazon Prime benefits with a discount that depends on enrollment in specific qualifying programs.
It’s worth noting that Prime Access is exactly like a normal Prime subscription, including the same Prime membership benefits, such as free same-day delivery, prime day sales on eligible purchases, free shipping, and other benefits.
Seniors with an EBT card also benefit from the Amazon Prime discount. Avail of this discount by submitting a photo of your EBT card when registering to prove your eligibility.
How Do I Join Amazon Prime Access?
As mentioned, to benefit from the Prime discount for seniors, you need to be receiving government assistance, and the requirements depend on the program.
If you are eligible, here’s how to join Amazon Prime and get an Amazon senior discount.
1- Visit the Prime Access page.
2- If you haven’t already, create an account. If you did, sign in and skip to the third step.
3- You’ll see options for qualifying government assistance programs. Choose the one you enrolled in and upload a photo of your EBT card or eligibility letter.
4- Enter a payment method to use once your free trial ends.
5- Press the Continue button to complete the Prime application process.
Congrats! You now have received the Prime membership discount.
How to Get Discounts If You Don’t Have Qualified Government Assistance
There are other ways to save money on Amazon without enrolling in a qualified government assistance program.
You can take advantage of the one-month free trial available to anyone, even those without an EBT or Medicaid card.
You can also use these strategies using Amazon’s helpful money-saving features.
- Use the Save for Later option in your Amazon account for the items you want to receive price-drop notifications.
- Use the Subscribe & Save option to schedule items you purchase frequently. It will automatically apply free shipping and a 15% discount.
- Keep an eye on promotions like Today’s Deals, Deals of the Day, and Lightning Deals.
- Swap out eligible items you no longer need through the Amazon Trade-In program.
- Visit Amazon Renewed to purchase inspected and tested used products for a fraction of the cost of brand-new ones.
- You can become an Amazon product tester. This allows you to test Amazon products for a discount.
How Much Is Amazon Prime in General?
Here’s the updated Amazon Prime cost per category, besides the eligible senior discounts.
- The Official Amazon Prime’s regular price is $14.99 per month (exc. taxes) or $139.00 per year (exc. taxes).
- Amazon Prime for students is $7.49 per month.
- Amazon Prime Video Only is $8.99 per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Senior Amazon Prime Members Buy Groceries?
Yes. You can use the Amazon Prime discount to shop for groceries online and get same-day or next-day free grocery delivery with the Amazon Fresh program.
However, Amazon Fresh only delivers groceries in selected cities.
Use Amazon’s search engine and enter your zip code to check for Amazon Fresh locations in your city.
What Is the Age Requirement for the Amazon Prime Senior Discount?
There’s no age requirement to avail of the Amazon senior discount. You only need to enroll in one of the qualified government assistance programs.
Is There an AARP Amazon Prime Discount?
While an AARP membership has many benefits, an Amazon Prime subscription isn’t one of them.
Amazon only gives membership discounts to students and those with Medicaid, EBT cards, or those who enroll in qualified government assistance programs.
How Does Amazon Household Work?
Amazon Household is another feature of an Amazon Prime subscription.
This service lets two senior adults and up to four kids living in the same home share digital Amazon content using Family Library.
Both adults can share select Prime benefits and manage the profiles of the teens and children included in the account.
What Is an Amazon Prime Store Card?
Another perk that helps seniors shop wisely and save money is the Amazon Prime Store Card. This card gives subscribers reward points for their purchases to reduce the cost of subsequent purchases.
It also offers promotional financing offers at 0% interest. It has no annual fee, making it practical for seniors who buy on a budget.
What Will I Lose If I Cancel Amazon Prime?
If you cancel your Amazon Prime membership, you’ll lose access to the following benefits of Amazon Prime:
- Prime Video
- Prime Music
- Amazon Photos
- Kindle content
- Free and fast shipping
- exclusive deals with Whole Foods
- and many other perks.
You’ll also lose your discounted Amazon Prime account.
However, Amazon refunds the current membership period of paid members who have yet to use their benefits.
How Much Is Amazon Prime for Seniors on Social Security?
Seniors on Social Security get Prime for $14.99/mo, like as a standard subscription. However, if you’re enrolled in SSI (Supplemental Security Income), you can also get a discounted Prime Access membership for 6.99/mo.
Takeaway
The Amazon Prime membership is $139 yearly or $14.99 monthly, even for seniors. However, if you’re enrolled in qualifying government assistance programs, such as Medicaid or SSI, you are eligible for Amazon Prime Access, which is a discounted Amazon Prime account for just $6.99 monthly.
On top of that, you can get a 30-day trial if it’s the first time you subscribe in the past 12 months.
If you enroll to Prime, you might want to know how to share Prime benefits with friends and family.
This should help you save even more money and use your subscription wisely.
29 Responses
I have been a Prime Member for several years. I am now 68. How can I get the senior Prime discount?
Hi Patti,
Unfortunately there is no exclusive Prime discount for seniors. You need to be enrolled in one of the approved-by-amazon government assistant programs listed above.
Hope this helps!
Thank you very much for this information! I already have prime but didn’t know about this discount. I have Medicaid. Is there a way to change my membership cost since I’m already a prime member or would I have to cancel and then re-enroll?
Thank you,
Karen D
Hey Karen,
You can cancel and then re-enroll. Or speak directly with Amazon support and they can sort it for you.
I have SNAP or an EBT card as of over a month ago.
My Prime membership just renewed and apparently I’m only to be charged $6.99 a month with the SNAP/EBT card.
I was charged $159.00 or so for the year just the other day?!?
How do I get a refund?
Also, using your basic Prime TV Channels I thought were included and if I need to pay for something, I’d be prompted to do so?!?
Thank you.
Hi, it’s best to speak with Amazon support directly about this. They can help you 🙂
Do you offer military/veterans discount, or veterans with disabilities discounts
I’m a 100% disabled vet usmc can I get prime discount
very informative posts
Hi how does this work in the UK please
It’s unfortunate that Amazon doesn’t help ALL seniors and only those on government assistance.
I agree with the post that commented on Amazon not offering a discount to ALL seniors, not just those who are on government assistance programs already. Also, it would be nice to see our military veterans receive a discount.
I agree. But that’s up to Amazon to decide. I hope they do consider offering a discount to all seniors instead of just those who are on government assistance programs already. That way, everyone can benefit from the discount. Thank you for your input! I really appreciate it.
I am confused. Can I get prime if I don’t have and EBT card or Medicaid. I am on social security. Can I get prime ?
What is the age for amazon prime discount if you are on social security.
There is no discount on Amazon prime for seniors on just ss. You have to have an ebt card and be on medicaid.
There is no discount on Amazon prime for seniors who do not have an ebt card or on medicaid. However, you can still take advantage of the 30 days free trial and pay full price for a prime account.
I’m 89 which I believe is considered a senior, well I can’t get any one to respond to how I can sign up
Also I thought I was trying the 30 days free which was free delivery, well all the items order I’ve been charged shipping
WHY?
I also agree all seniors should get prime cheaper. We shouldn’t be penalized because we are not on government assistance. Our medicare goes up every year and prices to live rises everyday.
I agree!
Shame on Amazon prime for not offering discounts to all Seniors 65+. We are already supplementing those on government assistance programs. How about giving the people who are footing the bills for others a break?
I’m 70, but only on STRS, state teacher’s retirement, not SS. I’m also on Medicare, but not Medicaid. So no Senior Citizen discount for me??
Unfortunately not. Medicare is not on Amazon’s list of qualifying government assistance programs.
I agree all seniors should get the discount. We should not be penalized because we are not on medicaid we are paying customers on fixed income too.
I think it is totally wrong for Amazon to give discounts to people on government programs seems like Amazon caters to them but seniors that have worked all their lives and paying for those on government programs get nothing. It is a crying shame they do this to our senior citizens.
I totally agree that us senior citizens that have worked all our lives instead of getting the government to support us should be given the same breaks as the ones that have sit on their buts all their lives and waited for their government checks. WE GET NO BREAKS!!! How unfair? I can’t even get any of the senior breaks on my insurance because I have insurance through my employer where I retired from. Again! How unfair. Give us a break.
I am 80 and have had a Prime membership for about two DECADES. My latest renewal is the $150.88 (including taxes). That includes:
Prime Video
Prime Music
Amazon Photos
Kindle content
ALL OF WHICH, I have NO use for. WHY THE
(delete your favorite expletive from here) can’t I get the $6.99/mo – – – ONLY because I have EARNED my way in our society!
Does enrollment in New York’s EPIC assistance plan qualify me to drop my prime membership fee? I am 70
Unfortunately not.
Here are the accepted programs as of today.
– Medicaid: Upload image of your Medicaid eligibility letter
– SNAP: Enter your EBT number and upload an image of the EBT card
– SSI: Supplemental Security Income (this is different from Social Security and SSDI)
– Direct Express Prepaid Debit Card: Upload image of card
– TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
– TTANF: Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
– NSLP: National School Lunch Program, (letter must include your child’s name and the school’s name)
– LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
– WIC: Women, Infants, and Children program
– NAP: Puerto Rico’s Nutrition Assistance Program card (Tarjeta de la Familia)
Hope this helps!