Iowa

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Medicaid Coverage

Iowa Medicaid Enterprise covers:

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

Members are allowed 12 weeks of medication per year (varenicline may be extended to 24 weeks with permission). Members are able to receive individual counseling from their physician once a year. Prior authorization is required for NRTs and Chantix, as are $1.00 copayments. Proof of enrollment in the Quitline Iowa program is required for receipt of medications.

For more information, please call the Iowa Medicaid Enterprise office at 515-725-1003 or 800-338-8366 or visit their website at http://www.ime.state.ia.us/

State Employee Health Plan Coverage

For its state employees, Iowa covers:

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

A 12-week program of NRT patches or lozenges, or a 10- or 8-week program of NRT gum is available through QuitNet. Visit http://www.quitnet.com/qnhomepage.aspx to enroll.

For more information, please call the Iowa Department of Administrative Services at 515-242-5120, or visit their website at http://das.hre.iowa.gov/benefits.html

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

Quitline Iowa is open 7AM-12AM (M-TH), 7AM-9PM(F), 8AM-7PM (SAT-SUN) (Central Time). You can reach Quitline Iowa by calling 800-QUIT-NOW

American Lung Association Resources

The American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking® program is offered in many communities across the state of Iowa. 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, please call 515-309-9507, or visit us online at http://www.lungia.org