April is quitting time.
Starting April 1, 2009, the price of a pack of cigarettes will go up 62 cents due to a federal tobacco tax increase. Now more than ever, using tobacco is expensive. Quitting is free! King County’s tobacco cessation benefits are comprehensive and give you maximum support when you’re ready to quit. Studies show you’ll be more successful if you have help so check out your free resources.
Quit Tobacco Resources
King County Employee Resources:- Free Online Customized Support – QuitNet. Provided by King County for employees and their families, this program provides customized information to support quitting tobacco. Call BROS at 206-684-1556 for your access code, then log on to www.quitnet.com/kingcounty to register. Your participation is confidential.
- Free Telephone Support – Call the King County Tobacco Quit Line at 1-877-279-0624.
- Reimbursement for the patch and other nicotine replacement treatment – Both KingCareSM and Group Health offer free or remimbursed over-the-counter drugs such as the patch, gum etc. Go to the Health Matters Quit Tobacco site or call 206-684-1556 for details.
- See your doctor - Group Health and Aetna/KingCareSM members may schedule a visit with their doctor for tobacco cessation help including developing a quit plan and discussing available pharmacological and over the counter medications. Visits are subject to regular copays or coinsurance.
Community Resources:- Washington State Quit Line – 877-270-STOP (7867) or online at quitline.com.
- Public Health - Seattle & King Countyree quit kit – call 206-296-7613 for information on community resources and other tools to help you quit.
- American Cancer Society – 800-ACS-2345 or online at www.cancer.org.
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