On January 1, 2006, the US federal government introduced a program to subsidize the costs of prescription drugs and prescription drug insurance premiums for Medicare beneficiaries. You must enroll in a Part C (Medicare Advantage with Drug) or Part D (Stand Alone Prescription Drug) plan to participate in this federal-government-subsidized drug program. Here’s a summary on how […]
…. it’s great to hear results. Just before Thanksgiving I met with a recently widowed woman who was reeling from her loss and struggling to make sense of her health plan costs and dramatically reduced monthly income. When she disclosed her assets and monthly income, I explained to her some programs she was likely eligible for and provided assistance with the enrollment […]
The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program is a New York State Program that provides seniors with co-payment assistance for Medicare Part D prescription drugs. Members must be enrolled in a Medicare Part D drug plan. including any Medicare Advantage plan with Part D prescription drug coverage Provides secondary coverage for Medicare Part D […]
Most Medicare beneficiaries pay $0 for the Part A hospitalization benefits if they or their spouse paid Medicare taxes while they worked. For Part B medical insurance, most people pay the standard $104.90 monthly premium. For New York State residents meeting certain conditions, a Medicare Savings Program may help pay […]
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EPIC, (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage) is a New York State program for seniors administered by the Department of Health. It helps eligible seniors supplement their out-of-pocket Medicare Part D drug plan costs. Eligibility requirements are: Resident of New York State Age 65 or older Income up to $75,000 (single) or $100,000 if married. EPIC offers two plans, […]
The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program is a New York State program for seniors administered by the Department of Health. It helps income-eligible seniors aged 65 and older to supplement their out-of-pocket Medicare Part D drug plan costs. The New York State 2014-15 budget included the expansion of the program to cover the prescription needs of […]