New York bill on free asthma inhalers advances to governor

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — A bill passed by New York lawmakers on June 12 would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for asthma inhalers if signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. Designed to make life-saving medicine affordable, the legislation would make insurers cover two inhalers without deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance.

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If signed, S1804A/A128A would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, joining other states like Minnesota...