Patient assistance

Free help paying for Keytruda.

Tell us your insurance and household details. We’ll show you every Keytruda assistance program you may qualify for - the real manufacturer and foundation programs, not a discount card - with sources and a direct link to apply. About a minute, no login.

Keytruda help that still works on Medicare or Medicaid - the programs copay cards leave out.

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is a pd-1 inhibitor (immune checkpoint inhibitor) made by Merck & Co.. It is commonly prescribed for: Melanoma, Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, Urothelial carcinoma, Renal cell carcinoma, Microsatellite instability-high cancers (tumor-agnostic), Triple-negative breast cancer, Endometrial carcinoma, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Esophageal/gastric cancers, Cervical cancer, Plus other oncology indications (40+).

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Eligibility inputs

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Reference

All Keytruda programs we know about

This is the full list before we filter by your situation. Use the calculator above to see only the ones you may qualify for.

Common questions

Keytruda assistance, answered plainly

Is there a Keytruda patient assistance program?
Yes. Merck Patient Assistance Program, Inc. runs the Merck Patient Assistance Program - Keytruda, which provides Keytruda free of charge to eligible patients. The full rules and the official application link are in the program list above.
Is there a Keytruda copay card, and who can use it?
Yes - the Merck Access Program Co-pay Assistance - Keytruda from Merck & Co.. Eligible patients pay $25 per administration (first $25); remainder up to $25,000 annual cap covered. It works for patients with commercial (private) insurance. Patients on Medicare or Medicaid cannot use the card itself.
Where do I find the Keytruda patient assistance application form?
The official application form for the Merck Patient Assistance Program - Keytruda is on merckhelps.com - the application links on this page go straight to the program's own form. Applying is always free; never pay a third-party service to file a patient assistance form for you.
Does Keytruda assistance work if I am on Medicare or Medicaid?
None of the Keytruda programs we track currently accept Medicare or Medicaid. If that changes, we will update this page.
Is the Keytruda patient support program the same thing as patient assistance?
Manufacturers like Merck & Co. use "patient support program" as an umbrella term for nurse lines, insurance navigation, and financial help. The financial help is what we track here - for Keytruda that is the Merck Patient Assistance Program - Keytruda. The support phone line is listed on the official program site linked above.

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