Want to Quit Smoking? Smoking Cessation Counseling with Medicare

Every year, more people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer, and smoking is the leading cause. In addition to lung cancer, smoking can cause other health problems, like heart disease and respiratory diseases. More than 34 million people in the U.S. still smoke tobacco, but quitting smoking can help prevent these health problems. You can quit smoking today, and Medicare can help.

Get smoking cessation help. Medicare covers 8 face-to-face counseling sessions to prevent tobacco use and tobacco caused diseases during a 12-month period. If you haven’t been diagnosed with an illness caused or complicated by tobacco use, you pay nothing for these counseling sessions, as long as you get them from a qualified doctor or another Medicare provider.

Don’t become a statistic. Watch our video to learn more about Medicare’s benefits to help you quit, and join the Great American Smokeout next Thursday, November 19, to start your journey towards a smoke-free life.