EPIC
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage
In short
Secondary coverage to Medicare Part D: lowers drug copays ($3-$20), can pay Part D premiums for lower-income members. NY residents 65+ enrolled (or eligible) in Part D; not on full Medicaid.
- What you get
- Secondary coverage to Medicare Part D: lowers drug copays ($3-$20), can pay Part D premiums for lower-income members.
- Who qualifies
- NY residents 65+ enrolled (or eligible) in Part D; not on full Medicaid.
- Income limit (2026)
- $75,000/yr single, $100,000 married (fee plan up to $20k/$26k; deductible plan above).
- Papers to gather
- Prior-year income, Medicare/Part D info.
- Renewal
- Annual automatic with income check.
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