For state employees:
| Priority | Resource | Smoking cessation/Nicotine Replacement Therapy available | Cost | Timeframe | Contact info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st resource | United Health Services |
Free tobacco-cessation classes (4 weeks in length)
Off-campus classes available
|
$0 | 2-4 weeks of gum provided (depending upon usage) | Off-campus classes: UHS Stay Healthy Center (Oakdale Mall next to Sears) 607-763-5092 |
| 2nd resource | NYS Smokers' Quitline |
|
$0 | 2 weeks of patches provided | 1-866-NY-QUITS (697-8487) www.nysmokefree.com |
| 3rd resource | Employees Insurance | ||||
| A) If: | Empire Plan (State) |
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All have $0 co-pay | Contact the Empire Plan for this information. | 1-877-NYSHIP or 1-877-769-7447 (Press or say 3 for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program, or say 4 for the Prescription Drug Program.) |
| B) If: | CDPHP (State) |
|
Covered in full with prescription. | Up to 4 network physician visits within one year; maximum 3 consecutive or non-consecutive years. Chantix (24 weeks of therapy per 365 days) Nicotrol Inhaler (12 weeks of therapy per 365 days) Nicotine Patch (generally 24 weeks of therapy per 365 days) | 1-518-641-3700 or 1-800-777-2273 (Press 1 and then wait on the line for Member Services. Have the CDPHP group number with you.) |
| C) If: | MVP (State) | Medications | Covered in full with prescription** | No limit with prescription | 1-888-MVP-MBRS (687-6277) (Say no, then press 2, enter your member number and wait for the prompt to speak with a representative.) |
| D) If: | HMO Blue (State) | "Quit for Life" free program includes individual counseling, medication referral, free nicotine replacement products and 24/7 interactive online forums. | Covered in full with prescription | No limit with prescription | 1-800-447-6269 (Press 4, follow instructions to speak with a representative.) |
| 4th resource | University supported | University will supply an 8-week treatment of NRT which will include nicotine lozenges or patches if an individual is engaged in some type of counseling, program or web-based support services. If an individual is not engaged in the support services indicated above, the University will supply up to 2 weeks of NRT treatment. | $0 | Up to 8-week supply |
Employees can contact or visit the Decker Student Health Services Center (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). Second- or third-shift employees can also contact the Decker Student Health Services Center at health.services@binghamton.edu to make special arrangements. Employees are asked to utilize their employer-sponsored health insurance benefits prior to using this resource. |
*Prescriptions only covered by Empire; no coverage for over-the-counter medicine.
** If co-pay applies at the time of sale, member may request reimbursement.
For Research Foundation employees:
| Priority | Resource | Smoking cessation/Nicotine Replacement Therapy available | Cost | Timeframe | Contact info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A) If: | Empire Blue Research Foundation $20 co-pay in-network doctor's appointment |
|
$0 co-pay | Healthy Lifestyle programs Log onto: empireblue.com Health and Wellness tab Tobacco Cessation tab QuitNet Rewards can be earned from Health Lifestyles 5,000 points 10,000 points 15,000 points | 1-800-409-0272 www.empireblue.com |
| B) If: | CDPHP Research Foundation $20 co-pay in-network doctor's appointment |
|
$45 co-pay $10 co-pay $45 co-pay $45 co-pay $10 co-pay |
Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs Provide physician/trained educator interventions, supportive counseling Butt Stops Here Program Video: "Commit to Quit Smoking" Life points available. | 1-800-777-2273 www.cdphp.com |
| C) If: | MVP Research Foundation $20 co-pay in-network doctor's appointment |
|
$0 co-pay | Online materials available | 1-888-687-6277 www.mvphealthcare.com |
For students (domestic and international):
| Priority | Resource | Smoking cessation/Nicotine Replacement Therapy available | Cost | Timeframe | Contact info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st resource | UnitedHealthcare Requires your doctor to obtain notification/prior authorization. Requires notice from your doctor that you are receiving tobacco cessation counseling. Requires prescription from your doctor even if products sold over the counter. Must be 18 or older. Must fill the prescription at a network pharmacy. Determination of payable benefits made when actual claim for services is received. Benefit payment shall be subject to all deductible, co-payment, co-insurance, exclusions and limitations, or any other provisions of the policy in effect at the time of service. |
|
$0 | Up to two 90-day treatment courses per year. Prior authorization is required for each 90-day supply. | Call the number on your health plan ID card or log into your account at UnitedHealthCare www.uhcsr.com |
*For international students employed as Graduate Assistants and Teaching Assistants, the information provided for Empire, CDPHP, MVP and HMO Blue in the state employees section above would apply.
Last updated 10/22/18
