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

Po Box 15018, Albany, NY 12212

Eligibility
Ages 65 and older. Resident of area served.
Hours
Helpline: M-F 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
(800) 332-3742
Voice·

Toll-Free | EPIC Help Line

Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call for information.
Fees
Two plans available. Enrolled in a plan based on income and marital status.
Service area
New York
  • 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.
Last assured
10/16/2023
Providing organization
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.