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Smoking Cessation – Quit for Good

Tobacco Cessation Program Participation Requirements 2012

By selecting “tobacco user willing to participate and complete a tobacco cessation program”, you receive a $25/paycheck reduction in your premium. If there are other tobacco users on your medical insurance plan, they must also enroll in and complete a tobacco cessation program. By not submitting a certificate of completion by the deadline, you will be assessed a $25 fee on your premium.

Tobacco Cessation Approved Programs

Maine Tobacco Helpline
1-800-207-1230
This is an 8 week, 5 telephonic counseling service offered at no cost to participants. Upon completion of this program you will need to request a certificate of completion and submit the certificate of completion to healthy decisions no later than March 31, 2012.

American Lung Association - Freedom From Smoking On-line Premium Program
http://www.ffsonline.org
FFS is completely online and requires you to complete all of the educational models and an evaluation to complete the PREMIUM VERSION of thecourse. There is a $15 fee for the 3 - month Premium Program ( which is the only approved FFS cessation program). This fee is 100% reimbursable through UMR insurance. Submit certificate of completion no later than March 31, 2012

Quit Net Online
http://www.quitnet.com
Quit net also requires the participant to complete the 3-month PREMIUM VERSION of their program. There is a $39.95 premium which is 100% reimbursable by UMR insurance. Complete the required online portion and submit your certificate of completion no later than March 31, 2012.

NEW FOR 2012
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Additional Cessation Option:
With a physician’s note specifically stating participant is being seen for tobacco cessation, PCP tobacco management will count as active participation.
Must see physician for an initial and follow-up appointment specific to tobacco cessation to qualify as a program and submit verification of participation. This must be completed no later than March 31, 2012.

Healthy Decisions 2012 Wellness Program
Key Features

Healthy Decisions Advantage Program

Health Counseling Sessions for Employees

Eating Smart

Exercise

Smoking Cessation

Plus Care Management

Frequently Asked Questions