Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program

provided by New York State Department of Health

New York State Department of Health Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage

PO Box 15018
Albany NY 12212

Toll Free:

800-332-3742

(EPIC Help Line)

TDD/TTY:

800-290-9138

Hours:

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

Email:

nysdohepic@magellanhealth.com

* 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.

Language Access

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.

Coverage Note: New York State.

Languages: Spanish -

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.