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Minnesota House Committee Advances Bill for Increased Access to Tobacco Cessation Treatment and Medications
Eagan, Minn. — Today, the House Preventive Health Policy Division voted in favor of advancing House File 3153, which would ensure that Medicare Assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees have insurance coverage for individual, group and telephone counseling, as well as all FDA-approved tobacco cessation medications without cost-sharing or other barriers. The bill would also expand the types of trained providers that can be reimbursed for providing tobacco treatment counseling. Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation, a coalition that supports policies that help ...
Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Help Reduce the Cancer Burden on Minnesotans
Eagan, Minn. – As we dive into a new legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) prompts legislators to prioritize passing public policies that promote cancer prevention, improve patient quality of life, prevent youth commercial tobacco use and help adults quit tobacco, and expand equitable access to quality, affordable health care. ... ensuring more Minnesotans have access to individual, group, and telephone counseling and all FDA-approved tobacco cessation medications without cost-sharing or other barriers to accessing care. End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products: The tobacco industry uses menthol, other candy- and ...
New Brighton Girl Scouts Take Tobacco Prevention Message to Minnesota Lawmakers at Day at the Capitol
A troop of persuasive and committed Girl Scouts from New Brighton went to the state Capitol in March to meet with lawmakers about the importance of raising the state’s tobacco sale age to 21 and funding cessation programs. The 12 girls attended a Day at the Capitol hosted by Minnesotans ... director. “They knew their stuff when they met with their lawmakers. With their voices backing these strong public health policies, I know we can reduce tobacco use and make a difference in the future for cancer in this state.” The girls were among 350 youth and adult advocates from ...