Many healthcare plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover nicotine replacement therapy like nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers, and sprays.
Other non-nicotine medications may also be covered by your healthcare plan. Medications like bupropion SR (brand names Zyban or Wellbutrin) and varenicline (brand name Chantix®).
Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about which medication and dosage are right for you.
Are you a Medicaid member?
NYS Medicaid covers evidence-based smoking cessation treatment, including all seven FDA-approved medications when prescribed by your doctor. Private health insurance and Medicare plans vary.
See what stop-smoking medications your insurance covers.
Visit mmcdruginformation.nysdoh.suny.edu/search, and follow the steps below!
- Enter the medication.
- Enter the medication you’re looking for, such as “nicotine,” “varenicline,” or “bupropion”.
- Select the brand.
- Select, “All,” “Generic” brand, or “Brand” name.
- Select your plan.
- Select your healthcare plan, or keep all selected.
- Get started! Click “Begin Look-up.”
