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Wisconsin
$8,041,137*
CDC Best Practice Rate: $64,300,000
*Includes FY2010 funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Thumbs down for Wisconsin for decreasing funding for its state tobacco control program by over 50 percent from last year despite increasing the state cigarette tax by 75 cents per pack.
Government Workplaces: Restricted
Private Workplaces: Restricted
Schools: Prohibited (public schools only)
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Restricted
Bars: No provision
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: No provision
Retail Stores: Restricted
Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Restricted
Penalties: Yes
Enforcement: Yes
Preemption: No
Citation: WI STAT. ANN. §§ 101.123; & 120.12(20)
* Wisconsin passed legislation in 2009 that will prohibit smoking in almost all public places and workplaces, including restaurants and bars. However, the law does not take effect until July 5, 2010 so Wisconsin receives an "I" for Incomplete this year.
Thumbs up for Wisconsin for passing a law prohibiting smoking in virtually all public places and workplaces, including restaurants and bars.
*On September 1, 2009, the cigarette tax increased from $1.77 to $2.52 per pack
Thumbs up for Wisconsin for increasing the state cigarette tax by 75 cents to $2.52 per pack.
State Medicaid Program:
Medications: Covers NRT Gum, NRT Patch, NRT Nasal Spray, NRT Inhaler, Chantix and Zyban
Counseling: Covers individual counseling; group counseling covered under certain conditions
Barriers to Coverage: Minimal co-payments required
State Employee Health Plan(s):
Medications: Covers NRT Patch, NRT Inhaler, NRT Nasal Spray, Chantix and Zyban
Counseling: Covers individual counseling
Barriers to Coverage: Limits on duration, annual limit on quit attempts and co-payments required
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate: No provision
Citation: See Wisconsin Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
