Grade: F

Tobacco Prevention Control and Spending

  • FY2013 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: $7,037,400
  • FY2013 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $1,586,549*
  • FY2013 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $8,623,949
  • CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $23,600,000
  • Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 36.5%

*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


Grade: A

Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions

  • Government Workplaces: Prohibited
  • Private Workplaces: Prohibited
  • Schools: Prohibited
  • Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
  • Restaurants: Prohibited
  • Bars: Prohibited
  • Casinos/Gaming Establishments: N/A
  • Retail Stores: Prohibited
  • Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Prohibited
  • Penalties: Yes
  • Enforcement: Yes
  • Preemption: Yes

Citation: UTAH CODE ANN. §§ 26-38-1 et seq. (2009).


Grade: C

Cigarette Tax

  • Tax rate per pack of 20: $1.70

Grade: F

Cessation

Overview of State Cessation Coverage

State Medicaid Program:

  • Medications: Covers Varenicline (Chantix) and Bupropion (Zyban); other medications covered only for certain types of Medicaid
  • Counseling: Covers group and individual counseling for pregnant women only
  • Barriers to Coverage: Prior authorization required for some medications and minimal co-payments required

State Employee Health Plan(s):

  • Medications: Covers Varenicline (Chantix) and Bupropion (Zyban)
  • Counseling: No coverage
  • Barriers to Coverage: Annual limit on quit attempts, prior authorization required for some medications and minimal co-payments required

State Quitline:

  • Investment Per Smoker: $4.36; 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.

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To get involved with the American Lung Association, please contact:

American Lung Association in Utah
1930 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801 484 4456
www.lung.org/utah