CHENANGO COUNTY – New York has become the first state in the country to offer low-cost or no-cost Naloxne, a prescription drug that can reverse heroin and opioid overdoses.

Under the new program, individuals with prescription health insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare, can get up to $40 in co-pay for the drug, which is commonly referred to as Narcan.

Uninsured individuals and individuals without prescription coverage will still be able to receive naloxone at no cost through New York’s network of registered opioid overdose prevention programs.