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EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage) | New York State Department of Health

State Street, Albany, NY 12203

Eligibility

New York state residents, ages 65 and up

Required documents

Application required (English and Spanish available) Proof of Age

Application process

Helpline: 800-332-3742 TTY: 800-290-9138 Email: [email protected] Website: www.health.ny.gov (click Insurance programs on right side of webpage, then click on EPIC from the list)

Fees

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Service area

NY
A cost sharing prescription plan for senior citizens who need help paying for their prescriptions. The deductions are based on yearly incomes, seniors with moderate incomes pay a low quarterly fee, and participate in the Fee Plan and seniors with higher incomes meet an annual deductible, and participate in the Deductible Plan.

Providing organization

New York State Department of Health