Bills · S 2064
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2064Health
Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act
INTRO JUN 12· LAST ACTION JUN 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States, and it disproportionately impacts low-income populations who rely on Medicaid. If this bill becomes law, millions of Americans on Medicaid who use tobacco would have guaranteed access to proven methods to help them quit, potentially leading to better health, fewer chronic diseases, and a longer life. This could also reduce the massive long-term healthcare costs associated with treating tobacco-related illnesses within the Medicaid system.
Without this bill, access to comprehensive and affordable tobacco cessation services through Medicaid would continue to vary widely by state, leaving many people without the support they need to overcome nicotine addiction. By setting a national standard for Medicaid coverage and removing financial barriers, this bill aims to make a significant positive impact on public health and reduce health disparities related to tobacco use.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all state Medicaid programs to cover comprehensive tobacco cessation services, including counseling and FDA-approved prescription and non-prescription medications.
Ensures consistent access to vital quitting tools for all Medicaid-eligible tobacco users nationwide.
PROVISION 02
Eliminates all co-payments, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs for tobacco cessation services for Medicaid enrollees.
Removes financial barriers that might prevent individuals from accessing and using these crucial services.
PROVISION 03
Provides a temporary increase in federal funding, covering 90% of state costs for these cessation services for five years.
Incentivizes states to implement and expand these services by significantly reducing their initial financial burden.
PROVISION 04
Mandates states to monitor the use of these services and conduct outreach campaigns to raise awareness among patients and providers.
Ensures that eligible individuals and healthcare professionals are aware of the available benefits and how to access them.
PROVISION 05
Specifies that coverage includes pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use, including both prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Broadens the range of effective medications available, including convenient over-the-counter options, to aid in quitting.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· Delaware
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
43
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 12
Introduced in Senate
JUN 12
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2064
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 12, 2025
Last actionJun 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025
Senate BillS 2064Health
Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act
INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 12, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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