Well-being  Tobacco Free Landing Page |
May 13, 2024 |
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Tobacco-Cessation Program |
For many people, quitting tobacco may be one of the toughest things they will ever do. But you don't have to do it alone! Many resources are available for free to help you quit. And research shows that you're more likely to quit and stay tobacco free when you go through a nicotine-replacement or coaching program.
Reasons to quit
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You may live longer (and so will the people around you)! |
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You will feel better. There are many health benefits to quitting smoking, some of which you will notice within minutes and hours. |
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You will save about $3,500 a year, since a two-pack-a-day habit costs about $10 per day or $280 per month. Plus, if you are eligible for American Greetings health benefits, you will pay less for medical plan coverage because you will not incur the tobacco surcharge.
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Resources and programs to help you quit
More than four in five smokers say they want to quit. And each year about 1.3 million tobacco users do quit. With the help of tobacco-cessation programs, 20 to 40 percent of participants are able to kick tobacco and stay off of it.*
You don’t have to do this alone! American Greetings provides the following resources and programs to help you quit.
- Quit for Life Program - UnitedHealthcare’s Quit for Life Program is available to all UHC medical plan enrolled associates and dependents at no cost. Quit for Life is a clinically proven tobacco cessation program that uses an evidence-based combination of physical, psychological and behavioral strategies to help overcome tobacco addiction. The program is 8-weeks long and includes telephonic coaching, online learning, digital tools and nicotine replacement therapy. Find out more by reading the Quit for Life brochure and call AG Benefit Advisor @800-397-9249 with any questions and to sign up.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – The EAP can direct associates, their dependents, parents and parents-in-laws to available support groups and organizations for help. Health Advocate also provides a wealth of tobacco cessation information on their website. Search under the Health Tab.
- Tobacco Cessation Resources - This list of American Greetings Vendor Resources, Quit Lines, and Organizations can help in your search for information and tools to support your tobacco cessation journey.
Don't wait. Get started today - kick the habit for good!
* Source: American Heart Association
