The Merck Patient Assistance Program provides Merck medicines free of charge to eligible individuals who do not have prescription drug coverage and who cannot afford to pay for their prescriptions.

Merck Prescription Discount Program provides many Merck medicines at a discount price to enrollees who qualify, regardless of age or income.

Information is provided on the new Medicare prescription drug coverage program and how seniors can sign up.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and provides a wide range of information on changes to Medicare Part D for providers and patients.