"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
Puerto Rico Asthma Medication Self-Administration Regulation
Regulations governing the student’s self-administration of Asthma medications in public and private schools
Proposed regulations by the Puerto Rico Department of Health and Department of Education to establish guidelines for students to self-administer asthma medication during school hours in both public and private schools.
Regulation 9224
Regulation 9224
Regulation 9224 supports the implementation of asthma management in schools, including the use of an Asthma School Registry and individual Asthma Action Plans.
Law 40 of 1993
Ley de Control de Tabaco en Puerto Rico
Regulates smoking in educational settings to protect students and staff from environmental triggers that exacerbate asthma and respiratory conditions.
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