Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC)

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Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC)

* * Note: You may not be receiving Medicaid benefits or other drug insurance program if you want to enroll in EPIC.

* * Note: See our section on Medicare Part D for discussion of EPIC and Medicaid Spenddown.

EPIC is a New York State sponsored prescription plan for senior citizens who need help paying for their prescriptions. EPIC is a cost sharing program. Seniors with moderate incomes pay a low quarterly fee and a small deductible per prescription. Fees and deductibles are set based upon your income - there are no resource limits.

If you are single and have an income that is between $20,000 and $35,000 per year ( or married with income between $26,001 and $50,000 per year ) you may be eligible for EPIC.

To download an EPIC application and learn more about the EPIC fee plan and copays - click here to go to the Official New York State Web Site.