Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program
(Program)
* 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.
Eligibility: Ages 65 and older. Resident of area served.
Application Process: Call for information.
Required Documentation: Call for information.
Fees: Two plans available. Enrolled in a plan based on income and marital status.
New York State.
New York State Department of Health
(Agency)
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.
Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza
Albany NY 12237
Website: www.health.ny.gov
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-4:45PM
Contact
Website: www.health.ny.gov/health_care/epic
PO Box 15018
Albany NY 12212
Hours
Helpline: M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM
Languages
Spanish and other translations. Call for information.This program is offered at this site:
New York State Department of Health Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage
PO Box 15018
Albany NY 12212