1Albany, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would require health insurance plans to fully cover asthma inhalers with no out-of-pocket costs to patients.

The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, aims to eliminate copays, deductibles, and coinsurance on at least one rescue and one maintenance inhaler for every insured New Yorker.

If passed, the measure would take effect January 1, 2027, mandating that all new or renewed policies include no-cost coverage for the life-saving medication.

Asthma costs and risks remain high

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, more than 20 million adults and 4.5 million children in the United States live with asthma, yet high inhaler prices remain a persistent barrier to care. Some devices cost up to $640 p

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