Bill > A08090

This bill requires the New York State Commissioner of Health to produce a comprehensive report on the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program, which provides prescription drug assistance for seniors. The report must include detailed statistical information for each program year from 2022 through 2026, covering enrollment demographics such as marital status, income level, and age, as well as the number of enrollees receiving federal income-related subsidies and those qualifying through Medicare savings programs. Additionally, the report must provide data on participating pharmacies, recipient and payment distributions by county, administrative cost containment initiatives, and an evaluation of the program's contractor performance and outreach efforts. The bill mandates that the report also include enrollment and cost projections for 2027 and 2028, and requires the Commissioner to publish the report on the Department of Health website and deliver it to the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker by January 31, 2027. The bill aims to enhance transparency and provide policymakers with detailed insights into the EPIC program's operations and future outlook.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8090