What Are Smoking Cessation Programs?

Smoking cessation programs provide resources, support, and treatments to help individuals quit smoking. These programs may include counseling, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), prescription medications, and behavioral support to improve success rates.

Types of Smoking Cessation Support

• Behavioral counseling: One-on-one or group therapy to develop strategies for quitting.
• Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT): Patches, gum, lozenges, or inhalers to reduce withdrawal symptoms.
• Prescription medications: Drugs like varenicline (Chantix) or bupropion (Zyban) can help reduce cravings.
• Quitlines and mobile apps: Free national and state-based quitlines provide phone-based coaching, while apps track progress and offer motivational tools.

Medicare Coverage for Smoking Cessation

Medicare covers smoking cessation counseling for beneficiaries who use tobacco. This includes up to eight counseling sessions per year, provided by a doctor or other healthcare professional. Medicare Part D may also cover prescription medications for quitting, though coverage varies by plan.

How Solace can help

A Solace advocate can help you find smoking cessation programs covered by Medicare, locate free or low-cost quit support, and determine whether prescription treatments are covered under your insurance plan.

What to do next

Ready to quit smoking? Solace can help you find the right resources. Find an advocate today.