Tobacco Free Program
Provided by Health Future
“Wherever you’re at, we can work with that!”
I am not ready to quit • I am thinking about quitting
I plan to quit now • I have quit recently
It is often difficult for people who don’t use tobacco to understand how hard it can be for those trying to quit or cut down. There isn’t a miracle solution, but we can do our best to create an atmosphere of support, and to give you the tools you need to succeed in reaching the goal of becoming tobacco free. You can take advantage of the free tobacco cessation support available through the Healthy Benefits program at any time during the 2009-10 plan year.*
Eligibility for Tobacco Free Program
- An active employee, retiree or spouse covered by a CIS medical plan
- Completed the Health Status Questionnaire (HSQ) on or since June 15th, 2009
- Desire to become Tobacco Free
- Actively participate with a Health Future Coach
- Begin your program no later than May 1, 2010
Program Components
- Access to expert health coaches to help you design a program that works for you
- Program support for up to 12 months to ensure your success
- Free over-the-counter Nicotine Replacement Aids – based on your individual needs
- Prescription drugs - based on your individual needs:
- Requires prescription from your health care provider
- Requires coordination between Health Future and your medical plan
- Requires prescription drug benefit copayment
Thinking about quitting tobacco? Some things to consider.....
Increase your readiness to quit by:
- Writing down all of your reasons for quitting.
- Telling your friends and family how they can support you.
- If you quit, what will you have that you don’t have now?
Increase your confidence that you can quit:
- Make a list of past successes that you accomplished.
- Make a list of benefits of quitting tobacco
Contact us at 1-800-941-5590 or email coaching@healthfuture.org.
*You are not eligible to receive the program subsidy if you previously participated in two CIS-sponsored tobacco cessation programs. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please email CIS Staff at healthybenefits@cciservices.com.