NYS EPIC Login: Understanding Your Part D Premium Payments

As an EPIC member, it is essential to understand your Part D premium payments, especially if you have a high income. According to the New York State Medicare Part D drug plan, members with incomes above $23,000 (single) or $29,000 (married) are required to pay their Part D premium each month.

If EPIC is paying your Part D premium and it is currently deducted from your Social Security check, you must contact your Part D drug plan to stop the deduction. Additionally, if your Part D plan premium is higher than the benchmark amount, you are responsible for paying the difference each month.

The benchmark amount is equivalent to the average cost of a Medicare Part D drug plan in New York State. In 2024, this amount is $48.72 per month for members with incomes up to $23,000 (single) or $29,000 (married).

EPIC will pay the Medicare Part D premium up to the benchmark amount for members with incomes at or below these thresholds.

In addition to understanding your Part D premium payments, EPIC also offers EpicCare Link, a secure and HIPAA-compliant platform that provides access to patient medical records from various Samaritan Health Services facilities. With EpicCare Link, you can:

* Place referrals to Samaritan providers

* Send and receive secure messages to and from Samaritan providers

* Order outpatient labs, pathology tests, and radiology exams for patients electronically

* Receive event notifications when an encounter occurs with patients you share with Samaritan

* Access your patients' charts in real-time, improving the quality of care

Signing up for EpicCare Link access allows community providers and office staff to access their patients' medical records for services and care provided by Samaritan. This platform is available from any computer with a high-speed internet connection via various browsers.

By understanding your Part D premium payments and utilizing EpicCare Link, you can better manage your healthcare needs and provide high-quality care for your patients.

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