Press Release
CSS Applauds Governor and State Legislature for Banning Inhaler Cost-Sharing
Today, Governor Hochul signed a bill into law to make New York the first state in the nation to ban cost-sharing for maintenance and emergency inhalers. Access to inhalers is essential for the 1.6 million adults and 334,000 children with asthma in New York to manage their symptoms. New Yorkers with other chronic diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, and diabetes rely on inhalers, though often they can be difficult for patients to afford.
The Community Service Society of New York commends the Governor, Senator Rivera, and Assemblymember González-Rojas for their leadership in making life-saving medications to treat chronic conditions available with no cost-sharing. Under their leadership, New York continues to lead the nation following the elimination of cost-sharing for diabetes treatment, including insulin, last year.
We commend the Governor for continuing to support New Yorkers with chronic conditions, following the elimination of insulin cost-sharing last year. New Yorkers deserve affordable access to life-saving medications.
The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) has worked with and for New Yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. We power change through a strategic combination of research, services, and advocacy to make New York more livable for people facing economic insecurity. By expanding access to health care, affordable housing, employment opportunities, debt assistance, and more, we make a tangible difference in the lives of millions. Join us at www.cssny.org.