Toll-Free Patients' Rights/Affordable Medicines HELPLINE 1.800.333.4374

Official sources for information and help

NY StateWide Senior Action Council Medicare Part D / EPIC Project HelpLine
Advocacy, Information, Resources, Counseling
Phone:  800-333-4374   
Website: www.nysenior.org

Medicare Rights Center
Information, Resources, Counseling
Phone:   800-333-4114     
Website: www.medicarerights.org

Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance (HIICAP)
For individual counseling and help at the county level
Phone:  800-701-0501  
Website: http://hiicap.state.ny.us

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
For official information about Medicare
Phone:   800-633-4227 (800-MEDICARE)
Website: www.medicare.gov

EPIC
(Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage)
Phone:   800-332-3742
Website: www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/epic

Social Security Administration
For “Extra Help” Information & Applications 
Phone: 800-772-1213 (800-772-SSA) www.socialsecurity.gov