Resources
Below are a list of resources available to help seniors with costs
NYS EPIC Program
The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program is a New York State program for seniors administered by the Department of Health. It helps more than 325,000 income-eligible seniors aged 65 and older to supplement their out-of-pocket Medicare Part D drug plan costs. Seniors can apply for EPIC at any time of the year and must be enrolled or eligible to be enrolled in a Medicare Part D drug plan to receive EPIC benefits and maintain coverage.
EPIC provides secondary coverage for Medicare Part D and EPIC-covered drugs purchased after any Medicare Part D deductible is met. EPIC also covers approved Part D-excluded drugs once a member is enrolled in Part D.
To join EPIC, a senior must:
- be a New York State resident age 65 or older
- have an annual income below $75,000 if single or $100,000 if married
- be enrolled or eligible to be enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan (no exceptions), and
- not be receiving full Medicaid benefits.