As of January 1, 2008, these programs are available to Duke faculty, staff, their spouses and same-sex partners, and adult dependents
who are covered under a Duke health plan
(Duke Basic, Duke Select, Blue Care and Duke Options). Expanded smoking cessation coverage for spouses and
same-sex partners
not covered by a Duke health plan
ended December 31, 2007,
although a variety of excellent
resources are still available.
**Note: Participants must complete both the self-directed kit and counseling session to be eligible for the prescription drug and/or nicotine replacement therapy.
Eligible individuals enrolled in a LIVE FOR LIFE tobacco cessation program have the option of receiving
nicotine
replacement therapy (NRT) at no cost. This includes the gum, patch and lozenge. Eligible individuals may also qualify for
a three-month supply of the stop-smoking prescription drugs CHANTIX™ (varenicline) or Buproprion with no co-pay
(a physician's prescription is required).
LIVE FOR LIFE has compiled a
list of resources to help smokeless tobacco users break the habit.
