Colorado Medicaid Offers $10 Incentive For Members To Quit Tobacco

As of January 1, 2020, Colorado Medicaid members will get $10 when they enroll in the Colorado QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. In order to get the bonus, the individual must request the incentive during the call. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, nearly 80% of individuals in Colorado who smoke try to quit every year. The rate of success is seven times greater for those who use the QuitLine compared to those who do not.

Members can enroll online and can get coaching through online chat or over the phone. QuitLine coaches are trained . . .