S 9906 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Requires insurance coverage for inhalers at no cost

This bill mandates that health insurance plans in New York cover asthma inhalers without charging the patient any out-of-pocket fees. It requires policies with medical coverage to provide these inhalers at no cost, eliminating deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. The rule applies to individuals who have a prescription or recommendation from a licensed healthcare provider for asthma treatment. This change affects various types of insurance, including standard medical plans, major medical policies, and group or blanket accident and health plans.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 11, 2024 Last action Sep 11, 2024
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