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Quitting Tobacco

For Minnesota Health Care Programs Members

If you're ready to quit tobacco, we're here to help with support from a specially-trained health coach. You'll choose the level of support you want to make the program work for you.

 If you're not sure if you're ready to quit, we can provide information and tools to help you determine when the time is right.

How this Program Can Help

When you enroll in our quitting tobacco program, you receive:

• Confidential sessions with a health coach
• Help with the psychological and physical aspects of nicotine dependence
• A personalized quit plan and self-help materials
• Over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, lozenge), if medically appropriate, at no additional cost

Program flier (PDF)

The Support You Need

Tobacco coaches understand that you know yourself best and that you already have ideas about what you need to do to quit using tobacco. You can count on your coach to:

• Help you tap into your motivation
• Participate in your quit process in whatever ways you think will be helpful
• Assist you in setting goals that you design yourself
• Provide support, accountability and help with problem-solving
• Cheer you on

Questions?

If you have questions about quitting tobacco, call us toll-free at 1-866-905-7430 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.