ELDERLY PHARMACEUTICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE (EPIC) PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

* Provides a New York State prescription plan for senior citizens.

  • Pharmacies also have information about EPIC.

* Offers a website to locate local pharmacies with lower cost prescription drugs.

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211 Mid New York

Physical Address

Po Box 15018, Albany, NY 12212

Hours

Helpline: M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM.

Voice

(800) 332-3742

Toll-Free | EPIC Help Line

Fax

(518) 862-9936

Application process

Call for information.

Fee

Two plans available. Enrolled in a plan based on income and marital status.

Eligibility

Ages 65 and older. Resident of area served.

Languages

Spanish and other translations. Call for information.

Service area

New York

Agency info

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

New York State Department of Health oversees sites and programs devoted to diagnoses, treatment and research for public health problems. Reviews quality of health related programs including nursing homes. Response to health threats. Facilitates professional medical discipline.