Indiana

FY 2010 Tobacco Control Program Funding:
$11,896,858*

CDC Best Practice Rate: $78,800,000

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

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

Citation: IN STAT. ANN. §§ 16-41-37-1 et seq. & 34-28-5-4.

*The Smokefree Air grade only examines state tobacco control law and does not reflect local smokefree ordinances. Indiana has made great strides at protecting people from secondhand smoke by passing strong local smokefree ordinances.

Tax rate per pack of 20: 99.5 cents

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

State Medicaid Program:
Medications: Covers all 7 recommended cessation medications*
Counseling: Covers individual and group counseling
Barriers to Coverage: Limits on duration, annual limit on quit attempts, prior authorization required for non-preferred medications, minimal co-payments required, stepped care and combination therapy required

State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications: All health plans cover Chantix and Zyban; some plans cover NRT Gum, NRT Patch, NRT Nasal spray and NRT inhaler
Counseling: Some health plans cover group and/or phone counseling
Barriers to Coverage: Co-payments and combination therapy required

Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate: No provision

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

* The 7 recommended cessation medications are: NRT Gum, NRT Patch, NRT Nasal Spray, NRT Inhaler, NRT Lozenge, Chantix and Zyban.