Expands coverage for the treatment of asthma to include a second rescue and maintenance inhaler, along with any medically necessary devices for.

This bill amends the social services law and the insurance law to expand coverage for the treatment of asthma. It ensures that children under nineteen years of age receive coverage for a second rescue and maintenance inhaler, along with any medically necessary devices. These devices may include spacers, valved holding chambers, or masks. The coverage does not include any deductible, copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements. The changes apply to all policies issued, renewed, altered, or modified on or after the effective date of the act.

Expands coverage for the treatment of asthma to include a second rescue and maintenance inhaler, along with any medically necessary devices for.

This bill amends the social services law and the insurance law to expand coverage for the treatment of asthma. It ensures that children under nineteen years of age receive coverage for a second rescue and maintenance inhaler, along with any medically necessary devices. These devices may include spacers, valved holding chambers, or masks. The coverage does not include any deductible, copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements. The changes apply to all policies issued, renewed, altered, or modified on or after the effective date of the act.