Smoking Cessation
Break Free from Tobacco
Quitting tobacco is hard. You may have tried to quit several times before—two, three, four or more times—and you’re still hooked.
Quitting smoking will make you feel better now and into the future. Each quit attempt moves you closer toward success. Let us help you today!
Call the free, confidential Indiana Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free one on one counseling today!
Reasons To Quit
- Smokers live 10 years less, on average, than non-smokers.
- Smokers have more health problems and visit the doctor much more than non-smokers.
- The average smoker in Indiana will spend more than $2,500 on cigarettes each year. That’s $130,000 over a lifespan!
Plus, You Can Earn Rewards
You can earn $100 in My Health Pays rewards by using the Indiana Tobacco Quitline. The Quitline is a telephone counseling program offering individual coaching to help you finally break free from tobacco. It's easy to get started - call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Be sure to tell them you are an MHS member to earn your rewards!
My Health Pays Rewards for Smoking Cessation
| How to: | Reward |
|---|---|
| Complete the Indiana Tobacco Quitline Program | $100 |
Quit Aids
MHS will pay for quit aids like nicotine gum and patches as part of your health coverage. See the table below for more information, and talk with your doctor about which choices are best for you.
Program(self-report) | Sessions | NRT | Offering | Amount(subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy | 7 | Yes for qualifying participants | Patch or Gum | 2 weeks (4x4x4) |
| Behavioral Health | 7 | Yes | Patch or Gum | 2 weeks (4x4x4) |
| Youth Online | 6 Steps | No | N/A | N/A |
| Menthol Enhancement | 5 or 7 | Yes | Patch or Gum | 2 weeks (4x4x4) |
| Standard Adult | 5 | Yes for qualifying participants | Patch or Gum | 2 weeks |
Smoking and Pregnancy
Are you pregnant? Do you smoke? It’s not too late to quit. Quitting now can make a big difference in your baby’s life.
The Quitline has a special program for helping women during pregnancy. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.