The County Health Plan wants to help you
STOP smoking
 The County Health Plan allows members to
purchase over-the-counter smoking cessation
products through our pharmacy benefit plan,
saving you money while you improve your quality
of life. Nicotine Dependence or smoking is a
very significant risk factor for the three
diseases that cause the most deaths – heart
disease, stroke and lung cancer.
- Smoking is responsible for approximately 80
percent of all lung cancer deaths and 20 percent
of all cancer deaths.
- Smokers are also at an increased risk of
having reduced lung-function from chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease. The use of
tobacco has been linked to a variety of other
conditions, such as diabetes, peptic ulcers,
some vision problems and back pain. Smoking
during pregnancy can lead to premature birth,
miscarriage or stillbirth.
- Passive smoke causes lower respiratory
illness in children, lung cancer in adults, and
contributes to the symptoms of asthma in
children. Stopping smoking can be a significant
step in improving your quality of life and the
quality of life of those around you.
How do I take advantage of this benefit?
- Check with
your HR manager to make sure your group is
participating in this program.
- See a physician to discuss
the smoking cessation products and the possible
side effects to determine which product is best
for you.
- Obtain a
prescription from your physician (you must have a prescription to receive
the pharmacy benefit.)
- Pick up your prescription
and start using it as prescribed (pay only the generic copay).
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