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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Increase Medicaid coverage of evidence-based treatment to help people quit using tobacco — TU‑16

Status: Improving

  
Improving
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Most Recent Data:
20 States (not including DC) (2022)

Target:
51 States (including DC)

Desired Direction:
Increase desired

Baseline:
15 states (not including DC) had comprehensive Medicaid insurance coverage of evidence-based treatment for nicotine dependency in 2018

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Increase comprehensive Medicaid insurance coverage of evidence-based treatment for nicotine dependency in states and the District of Columbia

Target-Setting Method
Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, or laws

Data Source:  State Tobacco Activities Tracking and Evaluation System (STATE), CDC/NCCDPHP

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Summary

Cigarette smoking causes cancer and early death. People on Medicaid are more likely to smoke, and smoking-related diseases are a major driver of Medicaid spending. Comprehensive Medicaid coverage of smoking cessation counseling and medications can help people on Medicaid quit smoking.

Topics:  Tobacco Use, Health Insurance, Health Policy

Workgroup: Tobacco Use Workgroup

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