Delaware

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Medicaid Coverage

The Delaware Medical Assistance program covers:

  • NRT Gum
  • NRT Patch
  • NRT Nasal Spray
  • NRT Inhaler
  • NRT Lozenge
  • Varenicline (Chantix)
  • Bupropion (Zyban)
  • Group Counseling
  • Individual Counseling

Patients must try the NRT gum, patch, lozenge or nasal spray first before trying the NRT inhaler or varenicline. Co-payments between 50 cents and $3 are required, as is prior authorization. Patients are covered for one quit attempt per year, and are required to enroll in counseling in order to receive medications.

For more information, please call the Delaware Medical Assistance program office at 302-255-4454 or visit their website at http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma/medicaid.html

State Employee Health Plan Coverage

The state health plan covers:

  • NRT Gum
  • NRT Patch
  • NRT Nasal Spray
  • NRT Inhaler
  • NRT Lozenge
  • Varenicline (Chantix)
  • Bupropion (Zyban)
  • Group Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Phone Counseling

Co-pays of $8.50 and $20 are required for generic and preferred drugs. Group counseling may be covered for pregnant women, depending on the health plan.

For more information, please call the Delaware Statewide Benefits office at 302-739-8331, or visit their website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Private Insurance Coverage

This state does not require private health insurance plans to cover cessation treatments. Cessation coverage in private health insurance plans varies by employer and/or plan. Smokers with this type of health insurance should contact their insurance plan for information on cessation benefits.

This state does not mandate cessation coverage for private insurance plans.

Quitline

The Delaware Quitline is open from 7AM-11PM (M-TH), 7AM-9PM (FRI), 9AM-7PM(SAT-SUN) (Eastern Time). You can reach the Delaware Quitline by calling 1-866-409-1858.

American Lung Association Resources

The American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking® program is widely available in community locations throughout Delaware. Not On Tobacco is offered in select high schools. Additional resources include Freedom From Smoking® Online, a program available 24/7 at http://www.ffsonline.org and the American Lung Association's Lung HelpLine (800-LUNG-USA). For more information about program locations and schedules, call 800-LUNG-USA, or visit http://www.lunginfo.org