Maine

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Medicaid Coverage

MaineCare covers:

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

Co-payments of $3 are required for all medications (except mail order prescriptions). All medications are limited to a 3-month duraction except for varenicline (however, members may only try varenicline once per lifetime). Members are covered for three individual counseling appointments per year. Prior authorization is required for the NRT nasal spray and inhaler, and members must try other medications first before choosing these treatments.

For more information, please call the Office of MaineCare Services at 207-624-7539 or 800-321-5557, or visit their website at http://www.state.me.us/bms/

State Employee Health Plan Coverage

For state employees, Maine covers:

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

Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield will pay for cessation medications up to $200 per year and $400 per lifetime. The plan covers 2 follow-up visits with a member's physician for cessation counseling. It also covers enrollment in 2 group counseling classes per lifetime (provided through hospitals or physician's offices). Co-payments are also required.

For more information, please call the Division of Employee Health Benefits at 207-287-6780 or 800-422-4503, or visit their website at http://www.state.me.us/beh/

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 Maine Tobacco HelpLine is open 8AM-8PM (Eastern Time) 7 days a week. You can reach the Maine Tobacco HelpLine by calling 1-800-207-1230.

American Lung Association Resources

The American Lung Association of Maine provides smoking cessation services statewide. Options 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 further information, please call 207-622-6394 or visit us online at http://www.mainelung.org