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M.B. Mack

New York Requires Health Insurers to Cover EpiPens as Cost of Life-Saving Device Skyrockets

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul gestures as she speaks to supporters during an election night event at the Capitale in New York City on November 8, 2022. - New York Governor Kathy Hochul, the Democratic incumbent and the first woman to serve in the post, fended off a stiff challenge from Republican congressman Lee Zeldin to win election, US networks projected. (Credit: Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images )

In a groundbreaking move to combat rising healthcare costs, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law mandating health insurers cover EpiPens as they surge in price.

The cost of EpiPens has soared by 600% since 2007, with a two-pack now exceeding $600, 13 WHAM reported.

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