Medicare Part B covers tobacco cessation counseling for Medicare beneficiaries who use tobacco. Medicare covers up to 8 counseling sessions per year. The counseling is covered at no cost.
Key Points
- Tobacco cessation counseling: up to 8 sessions per year
- Covered at no cost under Medicare Part B
- Applies to all tobacco users (cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, vaping)
- Must be provided by a qualified physician or other practitioner
- An independent agent can help you understand your tobacco cessation coverage