Affordability Options
Find out information about the Merck Co-pay Assistance
Program and the Merck Patient Assistance Program.
Mon-Fri, 8 AM to 8 PM (ET) at 855-257-3932
THE MERCK CO-PAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Merck Co-pay Assistance Program offers assistance to eligible, privately insured patients who need help
affording the out-of-pocket costs for KEYTRUDA.
- Once enrolled, eligible, privately insured patients pay the first $25 of their co-pay per infusion
- Maximum Co-pay Assistance Program benefit per patient, per Eligibility Period is $25,000
Co-pay assistance from the Merck Co-pay Assistance Program is not insurance. Restrictions apply. See Terms and Conditions.
CO-PAY ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS WHO
- Are residents of the United States (including Puerto Rico)
- Have private health insurance that provides coverage for KEYTRUDA under a medical benefit plan or a pharmacy benefit plan
- Have been prescribed KEYTRUDA for an FDA-approved indication
- Meet all other Terms and Conditions of the program
The Merck Co-pay Assistance Program is not valid for
patients covered under a Government Program, as that term
is defined in the Terms and Conditions. The Merck Co-pay
Assistance Program is not valid for uninsured patients.
You and your healthcare provider must submit all required
information. Please see the enrollment form for details.
INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION SUPPORT
What if I am not eligible for the Merck Co-pay Assistance Program?
You may be able to get help from an independent co-pay assistance foundation. A representative can give you information about these independent foundations.
Each independent foundation has its own eligibility requirements and application process.
Mon-Fri, 8 AM to 8 PM (ET) at 855-257-3932
THE MERCK PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Merck Patient Assistance Program provides certain Merck medicines free of charge to eligible patients.
The Merck Access Program representatives can refer you to the Merck Patient Assistance Program.
WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?
If you do not have insurance or your insurance does not
cover KEYTRUDA, you may be eligible for free products from
the Merck Patient Assistance Program (if you meet certain
financial and medical criteria).
For more information on the program’s eligibility
requirements, please visit www.merckhelps.com.
