Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Smoking Cessation Counseling?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers counseling to prevent tobacco use and tobacco-caused disease.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Counseling to prevent tobacco use & tobacco-caused disease, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
- How often
- Up to 8 sessions every 12 months
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Counseling to prevent tobacco use & tobacco-caused disease
Description
Counseling to help you stop smoking or using tobacco.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
Up to 8 counseling sessions in a 12-month period.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
National Coverage Determinations
- NCD 210.4.1: Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use
Version 2, effective September 26, 2017
An NCD is the national rule CMS writes for when Medicare pays for an item or service. Local coverage determinations (LCDs) from each Medicare contractor can add detail. Read the NCD text on the CMS site.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Smoking Cessation Counseling?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers counseling to prevent tobacco use and tobacco-caused disease.
Which part of Medicare covers Smoking Cessation Counseling?
Medicare.gov lists Counseling to prevent tobacco use & tobacco-caused disease under Part B.
How much do you pay for Smoking Cessation Counseling with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
Is there a national coverage determination for Smoking Cessation Counseling?
Yes. CMS NCD 210.4.1, Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use, version 2, effective 2017-09-26.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Smoking Cessation Counseling?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Smoking Cessation Counseling?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers counseling to prevent tobacco use and tobacco-caused disease.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi