It can be difficult to quit using tobacco, but you can take steps to make your attempt to quit more successful:

Prepare to quit. Recognize your reasons for wanting to quit smoking.

Review past quit attempts. What worked? What led to a relapse?

Have a plan for dealing with temptations. Plan to exercise, call a friend, etc.

Set a quit date. Set a date that is generally within 10 days of your decision to quit. This gives you time to prepare.

Have a support system. The support of family and friends will most likely be important for you to stop smoking for good. Talk with them about how they can help and encourage you, and choose a person you can talk with when you are having a particularly strong urge to smoke.

The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line is a free, confidential resource for people who are trying to quit using tobacco. Counselors will help tailor a quitting program to your specific needs. You will also receive a quit kit. Please call 877-270-STOP (877-270-7867).

Dean Health Plan (DHP) would like to support you in your effort to quit using tobacco products. DHP will provide members with Zyban for $10 per month or any over-the-counter nicotine-replacement therapy (“the patch”) for $10 per refill. Both options require a prescription from your primary care practitioner (PCP). Talk with your PCP to determine if this option may be right for you.

If you are a member of the Medicaid/BadgerCare program, or a state or federal employee, please call our Customer Service Department at 800-279-1301 for information about your tobacco-cessation benefits. The Customer Service Department’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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