The HealthChoice Tobacco Cessation Program New Benefit Takes Effect January 1
In an effort to encourage more of our members to give up tobacco products,
HealthChoice has expanded its coverage of medications that can help in kicking
the habit.
Beginning January 1, 2008, HealthChoice will cover two (2) full 90-day courses
of any FDA-approved tobacco cessation product per year. This benefit is available
to active and retired HealthChoice members, as well as their enrolled dependents
who are at least 18 years old. The covered medications include:
- Chantix (varenicline)
- Nicotrol® Inhaler (nicotine)
- Nicotrol® Nasal Spray (nicotine)
- Bupropion SR 150mg (generic for Zyban®)
- Buproban 150mg (generic for Zyban®)
Additionally, HealthChoice will NO LONGER REQUIRE prior authorization for
these products.
All HealthChoice members who choose to take advantage of this new health
benefit are also strongly encouraged to make use of the FREE Professional Quit
Coaches® available through the OKLAHOMA TOBACCO HELPLINE at 1-800-QUIT-NOW
(1-800-784-8669).
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