my name is jessie and I was wondering if you knew if health insurance would pay for patches or something to help you quit smoking. I have no money I am a college student with a baby and a fiance who smokes. I do not work but I really want to quit smoking. I say I can't not to be negative but because I know when I need help and I know when to ask for help and this is one of those times. I have been talking about quitting for about 2 years and it seems like it is always one of those "yeah right" things but I want it to happen and I want me fiance to quit too. I know if we both got help through insurance or wherever we could do it but I know I can't do it without help. Please just let me know of anything that may be able to help us. I do not want to die at 40 and not get to see my daughter grow up.
Thank you,
Jessie
Hello Jessie:
I don't have a clue of whether your health insurance will pay for patches Most don't. The truth of the matter is though, it wouldn't be worth it to use patches or gums or any other nicotine containing product even if someone else paid for them and even gave you extra cash along with it. The problem with these products is not that they are going to cost you your money; it is that they are likely going to cost you your ability to successfully quit smoking.
The good news is quitting smoking, if done correctly, should cost you nothing. You should be able to save every penny you used to spend on cigarettes from the day you stop smoking. I am going to attach a series of links below that address this issue and other concerns you have raised.
Don't feel handicapped in your ability to quit because of lack of funds. You will end up with more money, more time, more health and an overall better quality of life by making and sticking to a personal commitment to never take another puff.
Joel
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