"New York Asthma Inhaler Coverage Act (S.3100A)"
Provides for coverage for the treatment of asthma (wider insurance coverage of asthma medications)
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Summary
S.3100A expands New York insurance coverage for the treatment of asthma to include a second rescue and maintenance inhaler, along with any medically necessary devices for children. New Yorkers with asthma can face large financial barriers to drugs that hinder optimal treatment; high out-of-pocket costs hinder adherence, threaten patient health, and exacerbate health disparities. The bill passed the Senate 59-2 on March 17, 2025 and was reported and committed to the Finance Committee on May 12, 2026.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Children and adults living with asthma.
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Votes & Legislative History
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Louisiana Albuterol Standing Protocol
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Iowa Code 280.16: Self-administration of asthma or other airway constricting disease medication
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