Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)¶
New York State prescription drug coverage program for seniors, administered by the Department of Health, that supplements Medicare Part D costs.
EPIC provides secondary coverage for Medicare Part D and EPIC-covered drugs purchased after any Medicare Part D deductible is met, and helps pay Part D drug plan premiums for members with income up to $23,000 if single or $29,000 if married.
Eligibility¶
- Applicant age: at least 65
Questions to ask the program¶
These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.
- Does the person receiving care live in New York? Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
- What documents do you need from us to start an application?
- Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?
What this record does not yet say¶
- authority id
- benefit categories
- a direct application link
Services¶
EPIC provides secondary coverage for Medicare Part D and EPIC-covered drugs purchased after any Medicare Part D deductible is met, and helps pay Part D drug plan premiums for members with income up to $23,000 if single or $29,000 if married.