Tobacco Cessation Program
The Medicaid Tobacco Cessation Program provides support and information to help pregnant women quit using tobacco. Women are given an opportunity to participate in this program without cost. If you are pregnant and use tobacco, please talk to your HPR about this program at 1-866-608-9422.
Risks of Using Tobacco While Pregnant
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Premature birth
- Low birth weight
- Lung problems
- Learning disabilities
- Higher incidence of SIDS
- Chronic disabilities
Babies exposed to cigarette smoke after birth suffer from increased chances of pneumonia, asthma and SIDS.
Helpful Links:
- Way to Quit opens in a new tab
- Utah QuitNet opens in a new tab
- Smokefree.gov opens in a new tab
- Utah Tobacco Prevention and Control Program opens in a new tab
- You Can Quit Smoking opens in a new tab
- Smokeless Tobacco opens in a new tab
Tobacco Cessation Benefits for Medicaid Members opens in a new tab
All Medicaid members are eligible for a variety of free services through the Utah Tobacco Quit Line.
Utah Tobacco Quit Line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW