New Jersey

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Medicaid Coverage

The New Jersey Medicaid program covers:

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

Details on coverage vary by health plan. Co-payments or prior authorization may be required. Treatment duration may be limited.

For more information, please call the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services at 800-356-1561, or visit their website at http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/dhsmed.html

State Employee Health Plan Coverage

The State Health Benefits Program covers:

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

For more information, please call the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program at 609-292-7524, or visit their website at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/shbp.htm

Private Insurance Coverage

All private health insurance plans in New Jersey must cover an annual "wellness" appointment with members' primary care physician to discuss smoking cessation (if applicable, among other things). If the physician determines that cessation treatment is medically appropriate, treatment is required to be covered up to a certain dollar amount: $125 for ages 20-39; $145 for men over age 40; $235 for women over age 40. This requirement applies to all plan members age 20 and over. For more information about how this requirement affects you, please contact your health plan.

Quitline

The New Jersey Quitline is open 8AM-8PM (M-F), 10AM-5PM (SAT) (Eastern Time). You can reach the New Jersey Quitline by calling 866-657-8677.

American Lung Association Resources

The American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking® program is widely available in community locations throughout New Jersey. In addition, Not On Tobacco is offered in select high schools. Additional 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 more information about program locations and schedules, call 1-800-LUNGUSA, or visit http://www.lunginfo.org