You may be eligible for the program if all three of the following conditions apply:

• You reside in the United States and are age 19 or older*
  
• You have no health insurance coverage (Some examples of health insurance coverage include private insurance, HMOs, PPOs, college health plans, Medicaid, Veterans' assistance, or any other social service agency support.)
  
• You have an annual household income less than**:

-- $20,800 for individuals
-- $28,000 for couples or
-- $42,400 for a family of four

However, Merck recognizes that sometimes exceptions need to be made based on a patient's individual circumstances. Individuals who do not meet these criteria may still qualify for the vaccine program if the patient has special circumstances of financial and medical hardship.*** 

*You do not have to be a U.S. citizen.

** For income limits in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, please call (800) 293-3881.

***Upper income limit for exceptions is $41,600 for individuals, $56,000 for couples, $84,800 for a family of four.