Details the Medicaid match, Medicaid managed care organization contract negotiation, making the case to Medicaid, and general information on Medicaid and quitlines.
Suggests that a tobacco cessation benefit that includes coverage for medications and behavioral treatments, has few barriers to access, and involves broad promotion can significantly reduce smoking prevalence.
Provides guidance for working with Medicaid colleagues to make the case to cover the National Diabetes Prevention Program, including a “Creating a Budget Projection” template.
Provides guidance on considerations for implementing cessation coverage, removing policies that act as barriers to treatment, and communicating clearly about the benefit.
Outlines the return on investment for tobacco cessation programs for providers/health systems, insurers/employers, and state Medicaid agencies.