Cessation Coverage
The American Lung Association supports policies that give smokers easy access to all treatments proven effective to help them quit. All public and private health insurance plans should cover a comprehensive tobacco cessation benefit for plan members, including all 7 medications and 3 types of counseling recommended by the U.S. Public Health Service.
The American Lung Association supports policies that give smokers easy access to all of these treatments. All public and private health insurance plans should cover a comprehensive smoking cessation benefit for their members.
The American Lung Association is a leader in the area of tobacco cessation policy at the federal, state and local levels. Since 2007, our Tobacco Cessation Policy Project has provided up-to-date information and tools to advocates, policymakers, media and smokers.
State Tobacco Cessation Coverage Database
Find out which treatments your state covers to help smokers quit. » More
Smoking Cessation: The Economic Benefits
Learn how states can save lives and money by investing in tobacco cessation coverage.
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Factsheets & Reports
The American Lung Association’s repository for tobacco cessation policy materials, including factsheets and other helpful resources. » More
Helping Smokers Quit
Read the American Lung Association’s annual report on state tobacco cessation policy. » More
