EPIC Program for Seniors

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) is a New York State program* for seniors that helps with out-of-pocket Medicare Part D drug plan costs. It works together with Medicare Advantage plans, and over 320,000 New Yorkers have already joined EPIC to save on their prescription drug coverage. EPIC helps pay Medicare Part D drug plan premiums or provides assistance by lowering the EPIC deductible. There are two plans based on income:

• The Fee Plan is for members with incomes up to $20,000 if single or $26,000 if married.
• The Deductible Plan is for members with incomes ranging from $20,001 to $75,000 if single or $26,001 to $100,000 if married.

How to Join the Program

Joining the program is easy and you can apply at any time of the year. Just complete the application and mail or fax it to EPIC. EPIC verifies information with the Social Security Administration and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

* You must be a New York State resident 65 years of age or older and 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 after any Part D deductible is met. EPIC also covers approved Part D-excluded drugs such as prescription vitamins as well as prescription cough and cold preparations once a member is enrolled in a Part D drug plan. Learn more at the New York State Department of Health website.