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Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act

USA118th CongressHR-4775| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2023
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (12)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy, including prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents, that are provided under medical supervision and in accordance with specified guidelines. It also applies a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such items and services for five years.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Child healthDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthPoverty and welfare assistancePrescription drugsState and local government operations

Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act

USA118th CongressHR-4775| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2023
Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy, including prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents, that are provided under medical supervision and in accordance with specified guidelines. It also applies a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such items and services for five years.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (12)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthPoverty and welfare assistancePrescription drugsState and local government operations