Arkansas

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Medicaid Coverage

Arkansas Medicaid, through its Tobacco Cessation Program, covers:

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

Medications are provided free of cost. Two courses of treatment, lasting 93 days each, are covered per year (4 allowed for pregnant women). Prior authorization is required for all medications, and patients are referred to a required counseling program after their first quit attempt.

For more information, please call the Arkansas Medicaid office at 501-682-8501 or 800-482-5431, or visit their website at http://www.medicaid.state.ar.us

State Employee Health Plan Coverage

ARBenefits, through the Breathe Program, covers:

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

A 50% co-pay is required for bupropion and varenicline. Patients must be enrolled in the Breathe Program to receive medications.

To enroll in the Breathe Program, please visit www.corphealth.com/arwellness. For more information, please call the Arkansas Employee Benefits Division at 877-815-1017, or visit their website at http://www.state.ar.us/dfa/employee_benefits/ebd_index.html

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 Arkansas Tobacco Quitline is open 7:00 AM to 2:00 AM (Central Time). You can reach the Quitline by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

American Lung Association Resources

The American Lung Association of Arkansas provides smoking cessation services statewide. Options include Freedom From Smoking® Online, a free 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 870-489-1470 or visit us online at http://www.breathehealthy.org