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NY S06734
Bill
Status
3/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
David Valesky
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AI Summary
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Excludes Social Security payments from income calculations when determining eligibility for the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program (EPIC)
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Increases maximum income threshold for unmarried residents age 65+ from $35,000 to $75,000 for catastrophic drug coverage eligibility
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Increases maximum income threshold for married residents age 65+ from $50,000 to $100,000 for catastrophic drug coverage eligibility
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Adjusts annual personal covered drug expenditure thresholds and co-payment limits across all income brackets to align with the expanded eligibility levels
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Requires re-determination of program eligibility at least every 24 months for all eligible individuals
Legislative Description
Increases income eligibility levels in the EPIC program from $35,000 to $75,000 for unmarried residents and from $50,000 to $100,000 for married residents.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGING
3/4/2014