The $139 annual price tag sounds simple. Then you discover grocery delivery is extra, ad-free streaming costs more, and the membership you thought covered everything actually has four layers of optional add-ons. This guide cuts through all of it.
Before diving into the full picture, here are the answers to what people most commonly get wrong about the annual Prime membership — the surprises that show up after you sign up rather than before.
1 Is the annual plan actually cheaper than paying month to month? Yes — by about $41 per year. The annual plan works out to $11.58 per month. Monthly billing at $14.99 costs $179.88 over twelve months — a $40.88 gap. ▼
The math on the annual plan is straightforward: $139 paid once per year versus $14.99 × 12 = $179.88 paid monthly. The gap is $40.88 — roughly the cost of three or four regular Amazon orders’ worth of shipping fees. If you expect to keep Prime for the full twelve months without interruption, the annual plan wins on price every single time.
The monthly plan makes sense in exactly one situation: you are not certain you will use Prime for the whole year. Moving abroad, planning to cancel after the holiday shopping season, or wanting the flexibility to stop without losing a prorated refund are all legitimate reasons to choose monthly billing. Otherwise, the annual plan is the better math. Amazon does offer partial refunds on annual plans if you cancel early — more on that in the managing section below.
2 Does the annual plan include free grocery delivery from Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh? No — and this is the most common surprise. Grocery delivery is a separate $9.99/month add-on. The annual plan itself does not include it. ▼
This catches a lot of people off guard. The standard Amazon Prime annual membership at $139 does not include unlimited grocery delivery from Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh. Grocery delivery is a separate optional subscription — $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year — layered on top of your existing Prime membership.
What the annual plan does include for groceries: the 10% member discount on sale items at Whole Foods (in-store and online), access to ordering from Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh, and per-order delivery fees that vary by store and location. Free same-day pickup at Whole Foods is available to all Prime members at no additional charge. If you want unlimited delivery with no per-order fees, that is the grocery add-on — at an extra $120/year on top of the $139 base cost.
For qualifying government assistance recipients, the grocery delivery add-on is available at a reduced rate of $4.99 per month — half the standard price.
3 Is Prime Video fully included — or do I have to pay extra to watch without ads? Prime Video is included in the annual plan, but since April 2026 it now has ads on most content. Removing ads costs an extra $4.99/month — that is an optional add-on, not something that changed the base price. ▼
As of April 10, 2026, Amazon introduced Prime Video Ultra — an optional upgrade that removes ads, adds 4K/UHD streaming, allows up to five simultaneous streams (up from three), and permits up to 100 offline downloads. Prime Video Ultra costs $4.99 per month or $45.99 per year on top of your Prime membership.
The base Prime membership — including the $139 annual plan — still includes Prime Video. You still get access to the full library of movies, shows, and Amazon Originals. The difference is that most licensed movies and older TV shows now have limited ads. Amazon’s own original series and many recent Prime productions run without ads even on the base plan.
Whether the extra $4.99/month is worth it depends entirely on what you actually watch. If your viewing is mostly Prime Originals and recent Amazon series, you may never encounter an ad. If you watch a lot of licensed Hollywood films, the ad experience may be more noticeable. Try the base plan first before adding the Ultra upgrade.
4 Can two people in the same household share one membership? Yes — Amazon Household lets two adults and up to four children share most Prime benefits from a single membership, effectively cutting the per-person cost roughly in half. ▼
Amazon Household is one of the most underused features of a Prime membership. One membership can cover two adult accounts — a spouse, partner, or adult relative living in the same household — plus up to four child profiles. Both adults get the full shipping benefits, access to Prime Video (sharing a watch history), Amazon Music, Prime Reading, and most other included features.
The setup takes about five minutes: go to amazon.com/myh/manage, invite the second adult, and they accept from their own Amazon account. Both adults need their own Amazon accounts, and Amazon requires agreement to share certain account activity — shipping history, payment methods for shared purchases, and digital benefit access. Each adult keeps their own separate purchase history and default payment method. For a two-adult household, the effective annual cost of Prime drops to about $5.79 per person per month — considerably more competitive against any alternative.
5 What happens if I cancel my annual plan partway through the year? Amazon offers a prorated refund for unused months on annual plans, minus the value of benefits you have already used. If you have not used any benefits, you can get a full refund within 3 business days. ▼
Unlike most annual subscriptions that offer no refund once paid, Amazon handles annual Prime cancellations differently. If you cancel within 3 business days of a charge and have not placed any Prime-eligible orders or streamed any content, you can request a full refund. After that window, the refund is prorated — Amazon calculates how many months remain unused and refunds that portion, minus any value of benefits you have already used during the membership period.
The practical meaning: if you paid $139 in January and cancel in June after ordering regularly and watching Prime Video, the refund will reflect roughly six months of unused membership minus an offset for benefits received. It is still a refund — that is unusual for annual subscriptions and worth knowing. Contact Amazon customer service at 1-888-280-4331 or through the “End Membership” flow in your account settings. Do not cancel immediately after renewing just to “test” it — let the membership run and use it first.
6 Is a price increase coming? Should I lock in the annual plan now? Amazon has not announced a price increase. However, J.P. Morgan analysts have projected a possible jump to $159/year in late 2026 or early 2027 — locking in the annual plan before any increase is announced protects you for 12 months. ▼
The base Prime annual price has held at $139 since February 2022, when it increased from $119. Amazon’s historical pattern shows price increases roughly every four years — 2014 ($79 → $99), 2018 ($99 → $119), 2022 ($119 → $139). That pattern puts the next possible increase somewhere in the 2026–2027 window, and J.P. Morgan analysts have specifically flagged $159/year as the likely new price point.
Amazon is required to give 30 days’ notice before any price change. If you are currently on the monthly plan or approaching your annual renewal, paying for an annual plan now locks in $139 for the next 12 months regardless of any mid-year or late-year increase. If the price goes up in November 2026, an annual plan renewed in August 2026 stays at $139 until August 2027. Whether that math justifies acting now depends on whether you were planning to keep Prime regardless — do not pay $139 just to hedge if you were on the fence about keeping it.
7 How many orders per year do I need to place for the annual plan to pay for itself? About 20–25 orders per year covers the $139 cost through shipping savings alone, assuming each order would have cost $5–$7 to ship without Prime. Most regular Amazon shoppers hit that without realizing it. ▼
The break-even calculation for shipping alone: standard shipping on a typical Amazon order without Prime runs approximately $5–$8. At $6 per avoided shipping fee, you need roughly 23 orders per year to cover the $139 annual cost — fewer than two per month. Most households that use Amazon regularly for household supplies, personal care items, small gifts, and occasional larger purchases hit that threshold comfortably without making any special effort.
Where it gets more interesting: the break-even drops when you add in the value of other benefits you would have paid for separately. If Prime Video replaces even part of a $14.99/month streaming subscription, that alone accounts for much of the $139. If Amazon Pharmacy’s prescription discounts save you $30–$50 on a single medication fill, that covers two months of the annual cost. People who underestimate their Amazon order volume are the most common case of “I’m not sure it’s worth it” — the average household that feels like it orders occasionally tends to actually order 20–30 times per year when counted carefully.
8 Can I pause the membership instead of canceling? Yes — Amazon allows you to pause Prime for up to one year. Billing and all benefits stop during the pause. It resumes automatically when the pause ends, or you can restart it manually anytime. ▼
Amazon does offer a pause option, found during the cancellation flow in your membership settings (look for “Pause your Prime membership”). A pause stops billing immediately and suspends all Prime benefits — shipping, streaming, pharmacy discounts, everything — for up to 12 months. After 12 months, the membership automatically cancels if you have not resumed it.
The pause works differently depending on your plan type: for monthly plans, pausing is straightforward — billing stops at the next renewal date. For annual plans, the pause takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately. Benefits you have already paid for continue until the cycle ends. Subscriptions linked to your Prime membership — any Prime Video Channels, add-ons, or services that require active Prime — end when the pause begins. Keep that in mind if you have any linked services before hitting pause.
Most people only know about the $139 annual plan. There are actually four separate pricing tiers, and the right one for you may cost considerably less. Here is the full picture.
The flagship option for most households. Pays for itself if you use two or more Prime benefits regularly. Works out to approximately $11.58 per month — $40.88 cheaper than paying the monthly rate for twelve months. Renews automatically each year; Amazon emails a renewal reminder 30 days before the charge. All Prime benefits are included at this rate. If a price increase occurs, your annual rate is locked until your renewal date.
Identical benefits to the annual plan — nothing is missing. The only differences are flexibility and total cost. Monthly billing is the right choice if you are unsure whether you will keep Prime for the full year, if you want to test Prime after a free trial before committing $139, or if you prefer not to pay a lump sum. Cancel anytime — no penalty, no refund calculations to navigate, since monthly billing covers only the current period. Over twelve months, monthly billing costs $179.88 — $40.88 more than the annual option.
Available to recipients of SNAP/EBT, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Direct Express federal benefit card, WIC, TANF, LIHEAP, the National School Lunch Program, Tribal TANF, and Puerto Rico’s Nutrition Assistance Program. Also available to households with income at or below approximately 200% of the federal poverty guideline — a single-person household earning around $27,315/year or less may qualify through income verification alone. Every Prime benefit is identical to the full-price plan. Nothing is reduced or removed at $6.99. Apply at amazon.com/primeaccess. Re-verify annually — Amazon sends a reminder email when the window opens.
Available to adults aged 18–24 or enrolled college and university students with a valid .edu email address. Starts with a generous six-month free trial — the longest trial available for any Prime tier. After the trial, billing begins at $7.49/month or $69/year. Same benefits as standard Prime, with the addition of exclusive 5% cash back on certain product categories for student members. Discount applies for up to four years or until the member is no longer a student or young adult, whichever comes first.
A stripped-down option for people who only want the streaming library and have no interest in shipping or other Prime benefits. No free shipping, no Amazon Music, no Whole Foods discounts, no pharmacy perks. Just access to Prime Video’s movie and TV catalog at $8.99/month. Worth considering only if you genuinely never shop at Amazon and want streaming exclusively. At $8.99 versus $14.99 for full Prime, you save $6/month — but you give up all non-streaming benefits. For most people, the full monthly plan at $14.99 is better value since shipping benefits alone typically return more than $6 per month.
These are the benefits you get the moment you pay $139 — no additional monthly fees, no add-ons required. Many of these are more useful than most members realize.
The reason most people join Prime in the first place — and still its most practical daily value. Free two-day delivery applies to over 100 million eligible items with no minimum order amount. Same-day delivery is available on orders over $25 in most metropolitan areas when placed before noon. For seniors who find driving to stores difficult, or for anyone managing medications, household supplies, or personal care items, never paying a shipping charge changes the economics of every online order. Break-even math: at approximately $6 per avoided shipping fee, roughly 23 orders per year covers the $139 annual cost through shipping savings alone. A household placing two orders per month exceeds that threshold.
Prime members receive an extra 10% discount on sale items at Whole Foods Market, available both when shopping in-store with the Whole Foods app and when ordering online for pickup or delivery. Weekly exclusive member deals are available in addition to the standard 10% savings. For seniors who shop at Whole Foods for organic produce, supplements, specialty health items, or prepared foods, these savings accumulate quickly. Free curbside and in-store pickup for online Whole Foods orders is included with Prime — no delivery fee. Delivery from Whole Foods carries a separate per-order fee unless you add the optional grocery delivery subscription.
All Prime members receive discounts of up to 80% on generic medications and up to 40% on brand-name drugs at over 60,000 U.S. pharmacies — simply by showing the Prime Rx discount code, without going through insurance. Free two-day delivery on all prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy is included at no extra charge. For seniors managing chronic conditions, the prescription savings alone can return more value than the annual membership cost in a single prescription fill. The optional RxPass add-on ($5/month extra) covers unlimited fills of 60+ eligible generic medications for a flat fee — drugs for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid, anxiety, and other common conditions. RxPass cannot be combined with Medicare Part D.
Prime Video gives you access to thousands of films, original series, and live sports broadcasts — including NFL Thursday Night Football, NBA games, WNBA, and select international sports. Amazon’s original programming (The Boys, Fallout, Reacher, and many others) continues to grow. For seniors who have cut cable or want to reduce entertainment spending, Prime Video provides a substantial replacement at no additional charge beyond the annual membership. Since April 2026, most movies and licensed TV shows include limited ads — Amazon’s own original series generally run without ads even on the base plan. Removing all ads requires the Prime Video Ultra add-on at $4.99/month extra.
Amazon Music provides access to millions of songs for streaming or offline listening at no extra cost — ad-supported at the base Prime level, with Music Unlimited (larger library, fully ad-free) available as a paid upgrade. Prime Reading gives access to a rotating library of thousands of e-books, magazines, and comics through the Kindle app — no Kindle device required, and the app is free on any phone or tablet. Amazon Photos provides unlimited full-resolution photo and video storage — a genuinely valuable benefit for families with decades of photos who would otherwise pay a cloud storage service. Organizing and backing up a lifetime of family photographs at no additional charge is one of Prime’s most underused included features.
A free Grubhub+ membership — normally $120/year purchased separately — is included with Prime at no extra cost. Grubhub+ provides free food delivery on qualifying restaurant orders above a minimum, plus lower service fees across Grubhub’s network of restaurants nationwide. For seniors who enjoy occasional restaurant delivery without leaving home, this benefit alone covers a meaningful portion of the annual membership cost. Gas savings: Prime members receive 10 cents per gallon off fuel at participating BP, Amoco, and ampm stations — approximately 7,500 locations across the country. A driver filling a 15-gallon tank once per week saves roughly $78 per year from the gas discount alone — more than half the monthly equivalent of the annual membership.
Amazon’s marketing tends to blur the line between what is included and what requires an additional monthly fee. These are the things most people assume are covered — but are not.
Free same-day and scheduled grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and local grocers on Amazon is not included in the base annual membership. Orders from these stores carry per-delivery fees unless you add the separate Grocery Delivery Subscription at $9.99/month or $99.99/year. Free in-store and curbside pickup at Whole Foods is included. Free delivery on non-grocery Amazon orders (books, household items, personal care) is fully included. The distinction: grocery stores are a separate delivery service requiring the add-on; Amazon’s main marketplace shipping is included.
Prime Video is included — but with ads on most licensed movies and older TV shows since April 2026. The ad-free experience, 4K streaming, five simultaneous streams, and 100 offline downloads require Prime Video Ultra at $4.99/month or $45.99/year on top of your membership. Many Amazon Originals still run without ads on the base plan. If your viewing is mostly Amazon’s own programming, you may not notice the change. Test the base plan before adding Ultra.
The Prime Rx discount at pharmacies is included at no extra charge. The RxPass flat-fee plan for unlimited generic medication fills is a separate $5/month add-on. Cannot be combined with Medicare Part D. Useful if you pay out of pocket for two or more eligible generic medications per month.
Amazon Music (a large but not unlimited ad-supported library) is included with Prime. Amazon Music Unlimited — the full catalog of 100+ million songs, fully ad-free, with offline listening — requires a separate $9.99/month subscription (discounted to $9.99/month for Prime members vs. $10.99 without). If ad-supported music streaming at a large but not unlimited library is sufficient, nothing extra is needed. If you want Spotify-equivalent depth and no ads, Music Unlimited is the upgrade.
Prime Reading (a rotating selection of thousands of e-books) is included. Kindle Unlimited — unlimited access to 4+ million titles — is a separate $11.99/month subscription. Audible audiobooks require a separate Audible subscription (typically $14.95/month for one credit). One Medical (Amazon’s primary care service offering 24/7 virtual visits and same-day in-person appointments) is available to Prime members at a discounted rate but costs extra — it is not included in the base membership.
Every Amazon Prime tier and key add-on in one place, so you can see exactly what changes between plans before making a decision.
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| Feature | Annual ($139/yr) | Monthly ($14.99/mo) | Prime Access ($6.99/mo) | Video Only ($8.99/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free 2-day shipping | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Same-day delivery | ✅ Included (orders $25+) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Prime Video (with ads) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Ad-free video (Ultra) | ➕ $4.99/mo extra | ➕ $4.99/mo extra | ➕ $4.99/mo extra | ➕ $4.99/mo extra |
| Amazon Music | ✅ Included (ad-supported) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Prime Reading (e-books) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Unlimited photo storage | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Pharmacy discounts (80% off) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| RxPass unlimited Rx fills | ➕ $5/mo extra | ➕ $5/mo extra | ➕ $5/mo extra | ❌ Not available |
| Whole Foods 10% off | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Grocery delivery (unlimited) | ➕ $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr | ➕ $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr | ➕ $4.99/mo (discounted) | ❌ Not available |
| Grubhub+ food delivery | ✅ Included ($120/yr value) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Gas savings (10¢/gal) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Amazon Household sharing | ✅ Up to 2 adults + 4 kids | ✅ Up to 2 adults + 4 kids | ✅ Up to 2 adults + 4 kids | ❌ Not included |
| Prime Day deal access | ✅ Full access | ✅ Full access | ✅ Full access | ❌ Not included |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | No trial |
| Pause membership | ✅ Up to 12 months | ✅ Up to 12 months | ✅ Available | Not available |
All pricing and benefit details current as of August 2026. Amazon may change benefit terms, pricing, and plan availability at any time. Verify current details at amazon.com/prime before enrolling. Prime Access income thresholds reflect federal poverty guidelines updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The things Amazon does not explain clearly upfront — how the refund actually works when you cancel early, how sharing works for couples, and what pausing does to your linked subscriptions.
- 1 Go to Account & Lists → Prime Membership → Manage Membership Log in at amazon.com on a desktop browser — Amazon does not allow subscription management through the iOS or Android app because of platform fee rules. Once inside the Manage Membership page, you will see your current plan type, billing date, and remaining membership period.
- 2 Choose “End Membership and Benefits” — then decide how Amazon will walk you through a series of screens showing what you will lose. This is standard retention flow — you are not committed until you confirm the final step. You will see two options: “End on [renewal date]” (keeps benefits until your billing period runs out, no refund) or “End Now” (immediate termination, triggers a partial refund calculation). For most people, ending on the renewal date is the better choice — you have already paid for the remaining period, so use it.
- 3 Refund rules for annual plan cancellations If you cancel within 3 business days of a renewal charge and have not used any Prime benefits (no shipping, no streaming), you can request a full refund by contacting customer service at 1-888-280-4331. After that window, or if you have used benefits, Amazon calculates a prorated refund: unused months remaining, minus the value of benefits received since the last charge. This is more generous than most subscriptions — most offer no refund at all on annual plans.
- 4 To pause instead of cancel During the cancellation flow, look for “Pause your Prime membership” as an alternative option. Pausing stops all billing and all benefits for up to 12 months — you choose the end date when you set it up, or it resumes automatically after the pause window. Any add-on subscriptions tied to your Prime account (Prime Video Channels, linked services) end immediately when a pause begins — not when the billing period ends. If you have important linked subscriptions, note what they are before pausing so you can reactivate them when Prime resumes.
- 5 To switch between annual and monthly billing Go to Manage Membership and look for “Change Payment Option” or “Switch to Monthly/Annual.” This option is not visible in all accounts — if it is missing, contact customer service for account-specific assistance. Some accounts can switch billing frequency directly; others may need to cancel the current plan and re-enroll on the desired billing cycle. If switching from annual to monthly, check your refund eligibility for the remaining months first before canceling.
One Amazon Prime membership can cover two adult accounts under Amazon Household — a spouse, partner, or adult relative living at the same address. Both adults get the complete set of Prime benefits: free shipping on their own orders, Prime Video (with separate watch profiles), Amazon Music, Prime Reading, photo storage, pharmacy discounts, gas savings, and Grubhub+. Each adult keeps their own Amazon account, separate purchase history, and their own default payment method.
To set it up: go to amazon.com/myh/manage, click “Add Adult,” enter the second person’s email address, and they will receive an invitation to accept. Both adults must agree to share certain account information — specifically, Amazon can show each adult what the other has purchased in certain shared categories. Payment methods are not automatically shared — each adult’s default card stays separate for their own purchases.
The practical impact on cost: one $139 annual plan covering two adults works out to approximately $5.79 per person per month — well below any other streaming service’s per-person cost, and covering shipping for both accounts simultaneously.
The annual plan is not automatically the right choice for everyone. These situations cover the most common decisions — and the honest answer for each one.
The annual plan is almost certainly worth it. If you place two or more orders per month — household supplies, medications, personal care items, gifts, books, anything — the shipping savings alone cover the annual cost. Add in Prime Video (even with ads), pharmacy discounts, and the included Grubhub+ membership, and the $139 annual rate returns far more value than it costs. Use the 30-day free trial if you have not tried Prime before. Track every order you place during the trial month and multiply by 12 — that number tells you whether the annual plan makes financial sense before you spend a dollar.
Check Amazon Pharmacy before anything else — go to pharmacy.amazon.com and look up each medication you currently fill. For many common generic drugs, the Prime Rx discount delivers prices lower than what Medicare Part D or standard pharmacy pricing offers on the same drug. If two or more of your medications appear on the RxPass formulary list and you are paying out of pocket for them, the $5/month RxPass add-on (on top of Prime) may save you more than the combined cost of both charges. Run the numbers with your actual medication costs before deciding — the savings are real but depend entirely on what you take and what you currently pay.
Prime Video as part of the $139 annual plan competes directly with standalone streaming services that charge $10–$18 per month. If Prime Video replaces even part of another subscription you would otherwise pay for, the streaming value alone pushes the annual plan toward break-even before any shipping savings are counted. The ads on licensed content since April 2026 are real — though lighter than traditional broadcast TV — and the ad-free upgrade at $4.99/month is optional. If streaming is your primary reason for joining, try the base plan for a full month before adding the Ultra upgrade.
The annual plan is not the right starting point for you. Grocery delivery is not included in the base $139 — it requires a separate $9.99/month add-on, bringing the real total to $258.88/year just for Prime plus grocery delivery. If grocery delivery is your primary need, compare Walmart+ ($98/year, grocery delivery included with a $35 minimum) before committing to the Amazon grocery model. If you live near a Walmart, Walmart+’s included grocery delivery is a more straightforward value for grocery-focused use. If you do order from Amazon regularly in addition to wanting grocery delivery, the combination of Prime + the grocery add-on may still make sense — but calculate both costs explicitly before signing up.
If you receive SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Direct Express, WIC, TANF, LIHEAP, or meet the income threshold (roughly $27,315/year for a single-person household), Prime Access at $6.99/month gives you every benefit of the annual plan at about $83.88/year — less than the standard annual rate. Apply at amazon.com/primeaccess. The 10-minute application process could save you $55/year or more compared to the standard annual rate, with every benefit identical. If you qualify, there is no reason not to apply before paying the standard rate.
Start with the monthly plan or the 30-day free trial — not the annual plan. One month of actual use tells you more about your real habits than any estimate you make beforehand. During the trial or first month, count every order you place, track whether you use Prime Video, check whether pharmacy discounts apply to anything you buy. At the end of that period, multiply your monthly order count by 12, multiply by average shipping cost per order, and compare that number to $139. If the shipping savings plus any other benefits you used exceed $139/year, the annual plan is the right move at renewal. If they do not, stay on monthly or cancel.
One annual membership shared through Amazon Household is almost always the right move for two-adult households. Set up Amazon Household immediately after joining — the second adult gets full Prime benefits including shipping on their own orders, Prime Video with a separate profile, and all included services. At $139 shared between two people, the per-person annual cost is $69.50 — roughly $5.79 per person per month — which is the most cost-effective Prime pricing available outside of the discounted assistance programs. Take five minutes to set it up at amazon.com/myh/manage rather than paying for two separate memberships.
This guide is for informational and educational purposes only. Amazon Prime pricing, plan availability, included benefits, add-on fees, grocery delivery terms, pharmacy formularies, and membership eligibility requirements are set by Amazon and subject to change at any time without notice. Always verify current pricing and benefit details directly at amazon.com/prime and amazon.com/primeaccess before enrolling or making financial decisions. Prime Access income thresholds reflect federal poverty guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and are updated annually. RxPass is not compatible with Medicare Part D — verify your specific medications and insurance situation before subscribing to any add-on service. Analyst price-increase projections are estimates only; Amazon has not confirmed any planned base price changes as of August 2026. This page has no affiliation with Amazon and received no compensation from Amazon for any content published here.