Does Ohio Medicaid require a prescription to have nicotine gum covered?

Does Ohio Medicaid require a prescription to have nicotine gum covered?I just became eligible for Ohio Medicaid (HMO I have is WellCare of Ohio). I am aware that Ohio Medicaid and WellCare cover nicotine gum and patches to stop smoking. I checked the website, and it looks like prior authorization is not needed. However, I need to know if a prescription is needed to have it covered by the insurance. My private insurance plan did not require a script, but I know Medicaid laws are more tightly wound. Does anyone know? Has anyone had Medicaid cover their smoking cessation products? (Gum, lozenges, patches)

Jake F
Yes you cant get OTC anything with your insurance.
Just go to your doctor and tell him/her you are EXTREMELY addicted and NEED to quit.Say you have trieddifferent brands of stop smoking things*nicorette* etc and they will prescribe you something you can get with insurance.
Chantix is wonderful

angiola
I'm in Colorado but from my experience with colorado medicaid, It would probably require a prior authorization from the doctor.

I wish you luck, quitting will save you a TON in the long run. For every pack of cigarettes you buy its going to cost you the cost of the pack plus $ 7 in future health care expenses. So even if you do have to save, it will SO be worth it in the long run.

Call 1-800-Quitnow or check them out on the internet, I think they give away free patches.

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