North Carolina
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Medicaid Coverage
The North Carolina Medicaid program covers:
- NRT Gum
- NRT Patch
- NRT Nasal Spray
- NRT Inhaler
- NRT Lozenge
- Varenicline (Chantix)
- Bupropion (Zyban)
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling
Co-payments of $1 for generic medications and $3 for brand-name medications are required. Individual counseling is available from physicians.
For more information, please call the North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance at 800-662-7030 or 919-855-4400, or visit their website at http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma/
State Employee Health Plan Coverage
The State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees covers:
- NRT Gum
- NRT Patch
- NRT Nasal Spray
- NRT Inhaler
- NRT Lozenge
- Varenicline (Chantix)
- Bupropion (Zyban)
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Phone Counseling
Counseling is covered through members' physician or behavioral health provider, as well as over the phone by calling a NC HealthSmart Health Coach at 1-800-817-7044 (health coaches are available to members whose primary health insurance is through the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees). Copayments for medications will be reduced January 1, 2010. Starting January 1, 2010, members who enroll in the multiple-call tobacco cessation coaching program through the NC Tobacco Use Quitline (call 1-800-QUIT-NOW) may order up to four months of NRT gum each year (life time max of eight months) directly from the Quitline at no additional cost to the member. Members will have access to Web based coaching through the Quitline and will receive a Quit Kit.
For more information, please call the North Carolina State Health Plan at 1-888-234-2416, or visit their Web site at www.shpnc.org
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.
Quitline
The North Carolina Tobacco Use Quitline is open 8AM-3AM (Eastern Time). You can reach the NC Tobacco Use Quitline by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visiting http://quitlinenc.com
American Lung Association Resources
The American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking® and Not On Tobacco programs are widely available in locations throughout North Carolina. 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 919-832-8326 or visit our website at http://www.lungnc.org