On March 14, 2016, the Missouri Tobacco Quitline reached its maximum funding allowance for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). Therefore, NRT is not available to participants at this time through the Quitline. Additional funding for NRT is anticipated to be available again by August 2016.
MO HealthNet participants can still receive NRT through their healthcare provider, as it is a covered MO HealthNet benefit. Please refer to the Provider Bulletin Smoking Cessation: Pharmacologic and Behavioral Interventions for covered services and resources.
The Quitline continues to provide services to assist individuals who want to quit smoking or using other tobacco products, such as:
- Telephone-based counseling with a trained quit coach.
- Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-7848-669).
- Stand-alone web coaching services, including learning tools, support, and information about quitting.
- Access the Missouri Quitline Tobacco webpage.
- Texting support services, including evidence-based text messages personalized to a participant's quit plan.
- To receive the texting support services, the participant would need to register for services, set a quit date, and enroll in a coaching program. The coaching can be done via telephone at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), or via the web-only system.
For more information, contact the Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program at 573-522-2820 or visit the DHSS Tobacco Quitline Information webpage.