How does your state compare?

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding Smokefree Air Tobacco Taxes Access to Cessation Services Flavored Tobacco Products
B B D D F
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding B
Smokefree Air B
Tobacco Taxes D
Access to Cessation Services D
Flavored Tobacco Products F

The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Alaska's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:

  1. Appropriate and maintain funding for the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs;
  2. Achieve tax parity for all tobacco products; and
  3. Eliminate youth penalties for the possession, use, and purchase of tobacco products.

Alaska Information

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Alaska Information

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Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
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Thumbs down for Alaska for cutting funding for its tobacco prevention and control program by over $2.5 million this year.

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

   
Overall Grade B
FY2023 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs:$6,472,100
FY2023 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,284,919*
FY2023 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$7,757,019
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $10,200,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 76%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $76,900,000

*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

   
Overall Grade B
FY2023 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs:$6,472,100
FY2023 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,284,919*
FY2023 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$7,757,019
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $10,200,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 76%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $76,900,000

*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Smokefree Air

Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:

Overall Grade B
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Prohibited
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Prohibited
Bars: Prohibited
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: N/A (tribal establishments only)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: Yes
Penalties: Yes
Enforcement: Yes
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: Yes

Citation: ALASKA STAT. §§ 18.35.301 to 18.35.399 (2018).

Note: If the local opt-out provision in Alaska's law were removed, Alaska's grade would be an "A."

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Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:

Overall Grade B
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Prohibited
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Prohibited
Bars: Prohibited
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: N/A (tribal establishments only)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: Yes
Penalties: Yes
Enforcement: Yes
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: Yes

Citation: ALASKA STAT. §§ 18.35.301 to 18.35.399 (2018).

Note: If the local opt-out provision in Alaska's law were removed, Alaska's grade would be an "A."

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Tobacco Taxes

Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade D
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$2.00
Tax on little cigars:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on large cigars:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on smokeless tobacco:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on E-Cigarettes:Equalized: N/A; Weight-Based: N/A

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Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade D
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$2.00
Tax on little cigars:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on large cigars:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on smokeless tobacco:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on E-Cigarettes:Equalized: N/A; Weight-Based: N/A

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Access to Cessation Services

Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade D
State Medicaid Program:
Medications:All 7 medications are covered
Counseling: Some counseling is covered
Barriers to Coverage:Some barriers exist to access care
Medicaid Expansion:Yes
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications:No data provided
Counseling:No data provided
Barriers to Coverage:No data provided
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$6.67; the median investment per smoker is $2.37
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:No provision
Tobacco Surcharge:No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges

Citation: See Alaska Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.

* Alaska has earned a "D” in the Access to Services category. The state earned a “B” grade in this category in last year’s report when all requested information was provided.

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Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade D
State Medicaid Program:
Medications:All 7 medications are covered
Counseling: Some counseling is covered
Barriers to Coverage:Some barriers exist to access care
Medicaid Expansion:Yes
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications:No data provided
Counseling:No data provided
Barriers to Coverage:No data provided
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$6.67; the median investment per smoker is $2.37
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:No provision
Tobacco Surcharge:No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges

Citation: See Alaska Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.

* Alaska has earned a "D” in the Access to Services category. The state earned a “B” grade in this category in last year’s report when all requested information was provided.

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Flavored Tobacco Products

Flavored Tobacco Products

Overall Grade F
Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: No state law or regulation

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Flavored Tobacco Products

Overall Grade F
Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: No state law or regulation

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