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

(800) 290-9138

Voice

(518) 862-9936

Fax

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

Description

* 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.

Data provided by

211 Life Line Finger Lakes

What's Here

Government Subsidized Prescription Drug Benefits

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.