Grade Summary: Michigan

Tobacco Prevention Control and Spending

• FY2012 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: $1,830,000
• FY2012 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $3,182,027*
• FY2012 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $5,012,027
• CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $121,200,000
• Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 4.1%

*Includes regular funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as tobacco-related grants to states and communities from federal stimulus and health care reform funds.

Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions

• Government Workplaces: Prohibited
• Private Workplaces: Prohibited
• Schools: Prohibited
• Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
• Restaurants: Prohibited
• Bars: Prohibited (allowed in cigar bars)
• Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Restricted (tribal establishments exempt)
• Retail Stores: Prohibited
• Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Prohibited
• Penalties: Yes
• Enforcement: Yes
• Preemption: Yes (restaurants and bars only)*

Citation: MICH. COMP. LAWS §§ 333.12601 to 333.12615 & 333.12905 (2010).

*If preemption were repealed, Michigan's grade would be an "A."

Cigarette Tax

• Tax rate per pack of 20: $2

Cessation

Overview of State Cessation Coverage

State Medicaid Program:

• Medications: All health plans cover NRT Patch, NRT Gum and Bupropion (Zyban); coverage of NRT Nasal spray, NRT Inhaler, NRT Lozenge and Varenicline (Chantix) varies by health plan
• Counseling: All health plans cover individual counseling; coverage for group counseling varies by health plan
• Barriers to Coverage: Barriers to coverage vary by health plan*

State Employee Health Plan(s):

• Medications: Coverage of the 7 recommended cessation medications** varies by health plan
• Counseling: Coverage of individual, group and phone counseling varies by health plan
• Barriers to Coverage: Barriers to coverage vary by health plan*

State Quitline:

• Investment Per Smoker: $0.53; CDC recommends an investment of $10.53/smoker

Other Cessation Provisions:

• Private Insurance Mandate: No provision

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

* Barriers could include: Limits on duration, annual limits on quit attempts, requiring prior authorization, requiring co-payments, requiring using one or more cessation treatments before using others and/or requiring the use of counseling to receive medications. **The 7 recommended cessation medications are: NRT Gum, NRT Patch, NRT Nasal Spray, NRT Inhaler, NRT Lozenge, Varenicline (Chantix) and Bupropion (Zyban).