Iowa

FY 2010 Tobacco Control Program Funding:
$11,137,500*

CDC Best Practice Rate: $36,700,000

*Includes FY2010 funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Prohibited
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Prohibited
Bars: Prohibited
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Restricted (tribal establishments exempt)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Prohibited
Penalties: Yes
Enforcement: Yes
Preemption: No

Citation: IOWA CODE §§ 142D.1 to 142D.9 & 237A.3B

Tax rate per pack of 20: $1.36

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

State Medicaid Program:
Medications: Covers NRT gum, NRT patch, Chantix and Zyban
Counseling: Covers individual counseling
Barriers to Coverage: Limits on duration, annual limit on quit attempts, prior authorization required for some medications, minimal co-payments and combination therapy required

State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications: No coverage
Counseling: Covers online counseling
Barriers to Coverage: N/A

Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate: No provision

Citation: See Iowa Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.