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Medicare & You: It’s Always Time To Quit Tobacco
Important information about Medicare services to quit smoking.
We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy:
As well, please view the HHS Privacy Policy:
The CDC classifies tobacco use as a chronic disease, with an “A” level
importance rating, and recommends comprehensive benefits that include
access to medication and counseling without the barriers of co-pays. Why
then isn’t cessation medication or NRT offered at no cost, just like
medications for other chronic conditions or addictions? This seems like an
ACA violation, especially since the ACA also says there should be no
co-pays for Medicare or Medicaid…