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Connecticut
Grade: F
FY 2010 Tobacco Control Program Funding:
$7,129,069*
CDC Best Practice Rate: $43,900,000
$7,129,069*
CDC Best Practice Rate: $43,900,000
*Includes FY2010 funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Grade: C
Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Restricted
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Restricted
Restaurants: Prohibited
Bars: Prohibited (allowed in tobacco bars)
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited (tribal establishments exempt)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Prohibited
Penalties: Yes
Enforcement: Yes
Preemption: Yes
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Restricted
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Restricted
Restaurants: Prohibited
Bars: Prohibited (allowed in tobacco bars)
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited (tribal establishments exempt)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Prohibited
Penalties: Yes
Enforcement: Yes
Preemption: Yes
Citation: CT GEN. STAT. §§ 19a-342 et seq.; 31-40q; 53-344 & Regulations: Pub. Health Code 19a-79-7(d)(9).
Grade: A
Tax rate per pack of 20:
$3.00*
*On October 1, 2009, the cigarette tax increased from $2.00 to $3.00 per pack
Thumbs up for Connecticut for increasing the state cigarette tax by $1.00 to $3.00 per pack.
Grade: F
Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
State Medicaid Program:
Medications: No coverage
Counseling: No coverage
Barriers to Coverage: N/A
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications: Covers NRT Patch, NRT Nasal Spray, NRT Inhaler, Chantix and Zyban
Counseling: Coverage of phone and online counseling varies by health plan
Barriers to Coverage: Minimal co-payments required
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate: No provision
State Medicaid Program:
Medications: No coverage
Counseling: No coverage
Barriers to Coverage: N/A
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications: Covers NRT Patch, NRT Nasal Spray, NRT Inhaler, Chantix and Zyban
Counseling: Coverage of phone and online counseling varies by health plan
Barriers to Coverage: Minimal co-payments required
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate: No provision
Citation: See Connecticut Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
Thumbs down for Connecticut for providing no coverage for tobacco cessation services for its Medicaid population.
