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Alaska
Grade: A
FY 2010 Tobacco Control Program Funding:
$9,270,593*
CDC Best Practice Rate: $10,700,000
$9,270,593*
CDC Best Practice Rate: $10,700,000
*Includes FY2010 funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Thumbs up for Alaska for funding its tobacco control program at above 80% of the CDC-recommended level, earning the state an "A" grade.
Grade: F
Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
Government Workplaces: Restricted
Private Workplaces: Restricted
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Restricted
Bars: No provision
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: N/A (tribal establishments only)
Retail Stores: Restricted
Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Restricted
Penalties: Yes
Enforcement: Yes
Preemption: No
Government Workplaces: Restricted
Private Workplaces: Restricted
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Restricted
Bars: No provision
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: N/A (tribal establishments only)
Retail Stores: Restricted
Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Restricted
Penalties: Yes
Enforcement: Yes
Preemption: No
Citation: AK STAT. §§ 18.35.300 et seq.
*Approximately 47% of Alaska's population is covered by a comprehensive smokefree local ordinance. At least 50% of the population must be covered to receive a better grade.
Grade: F
Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
State Medicaid Program:
Medications: Covers NRT Gum, NRT Patch, NRT Nasal spray, NRT Lozenge, Chantix and Zyban
Counseling: Covers Individual Counseling
Barriers to Coverage: Limits on duration, annual limit on quit attempts, prior authorization required, minimal co-payments required for all medications, stepped care therapy required, combination therapy required
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications: Covers NRT Nasal spray, Chantix and Zyban
Counseling: No coverage
Barriers to Coverage: Co-payments required
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate: No provision
State Medicaid Program:
Medications: Covers NRT Gum, NRT Patch, NRT Nasal spray, NRT Lozenge, Chantix and Zyban
Counseling: Covers Individual Counseling
Barriers to Coverage: Limits on duration, annual limit on quit attempts, prior authorization required, minimal co-payments required for all medications, stepped care therapy required, combination therapy required
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications: Covers NRT Nasal spray, Chantix and Zyban
Counseling: No coverage
Barriers to Coverage: Co-payments required
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate: No provision
Citation: See Alaska Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
