Smoking Cessation Support: Free Treatment in Medicaid and CHIP
This act aims to improve access to smoking cessation services and medications for individuals covered by Medicaid and CHIP. This means that the costs of tobacco addiction treatment, including therapy and medications, will be fully covered without additional charges for patients. States will also receive full funding for outreach campaigns promoting these services.
Key points
Free Tobacco Cessation Treatment: Medicaid and CHIP will cover the costs of therapy and medications for quitting smoking, with no out-of-pocket expenses for patients.
No Prior Authorization: Smoking cessation medications will be available without requiring prior approval from the insurer.
Support for States: States will receive 100% federal funding for cessation services and outreach campaigns for a specified period.
Promotion and Monitoring: States will monitor and promote the use of these services, conducting outreach campaigns for patients and clinicians.
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