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Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
Website: www.cbwchc.org Health Education Department ﹕212-966-0461
Medicaid Can Help You Quit Smoking
What is Medicaid?
Medicaid is a government program for people who can’t afford to pay for health care. If you are between
the ages of 19 and 64, and a New York State resident, with low income and limited resources, you may
be eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid covers doctor services, eye care, dental care, and medications to help
you stop smoking!
How Medicaid Can Help You Stop Smoking
 With a doctor’s prescription, you can get products to help you quit
smoking which Medicaid can pay for such as nicotine patches, inhalers,
nasal sprays, gum, and Zyban (Bupropion).
 Your doctor must write a prescription for you to receive either a
prescription or over-the-counter product.
 Some products can be used together. For example, Zyban, taken by
mouth, and nicotine patches, which are put on the skin, can be used at the
same time. Ask your doctor and pharmacist what is right for you.
Some Products Covered by Medicaid:
 Nicotine patches are placed on the skin and supply a measured dose of nicotine.
 Nicotine gum provides nicotine in a chewing gum product; available over the counter.
 Nicotine nasal spray, available by prescription, is a small plastic tube with a plug that contains
nicotine and menthol (menthol reduces throat irritation).
 Bupropion (Zyban), available by prescription, is a medication that you take by mouth. It does not
provide nicotine. It helps you decrease your craving and withdrawal symptoms and helps reduce
your desire to smoke.
 Varenicline (Chantix), available by prescription, is a medication that you take by mouth. Its does
not provide nicotine but the medicine works on nicotine receptors in the brain and provides
satisfaction that nicotine gives.
How to Apply for Medicaid
In New York City, contact the Human Resources Administration (HRA) at (718) 557-1399. Residents of
the five boroughs of New York City may also call toll free at 1-877-472-8411.
For help in Medicaid enrollment and other government-sponsored insurance programs, please visit the
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center at 136-26 37th Ave., 3rd floor, Flushing, NY, 11354. The
Chinese and Korean bilingual staff can help assist you in processing your insurance application. The
application must be done in person. For more information on applying, please call for an appointment at
(718-886-1212) from Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm.
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*American Cancer Society-Asian Initiatives
Smoking Cessation Program (Free Nicotine Patches and
Counseling) (718) 886-8890
*Gouverneur Hospital
Smoking cessation program (Individual counseling)
(212) 238-7471
*Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
Health Education Department (212) 966-0461
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Tobacco Cessation Program-Support Group (212) 604-2199
Bellevue Hospital Center
Stop Smoking Program (212) 562-4748
New York State Smokers’ Quitline
1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)
* Chinese speaking staff available Free Smoking Cessation Programs and Resources in New York http://www.StopSmoking21days.com
It can be hard to quit smoking, but there is help when you’re ready to quit. Research shows that it can take five to seven attempts to successfully quit.

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