By Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Tobacco Quitline is offering free quit medications to eligible Nebraskans through June 30, 2026, or while supplies last.
Participants may receive two free quit medication kits that include both a two-week supply of nicotine patches and an additional two-week supply of either nicotine gum or lozenges. Using more than one form of nicotine replacement therapy, known as combination therapy, has been shown to increase quit success. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that combining short-acting nicotine replacement therapy, such as gum or lozenges, with long-acting therapy, such as patches, increases quit success compared with using a single form.
To qualify, participants must be Nebraska residents age 18 or older, enroll in the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline, and complete at least one free coaching session. Eligible participants may receive quit medication kits following their first and second coaching sessions. The quitline provides support for quitting all forms of tobacco, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products such as nicotine pouches.
“Nearly seven out of 10 adults who smoke cigarettes report they want to quit,” said Dr. Timothy Tesmer, DHHS Chief Medical Officer. “The Nebraska Tobacco Quitline is here to give Nebraskans tools and extra support for their quit journey. Quitting is possible and you do not have to do it alone.”
The quitline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and offers free tobacco cessation coaching and quit medications, regardless of insurance coverage. Individuals can enroll in free help or stay tobacco-free by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) or visiting QuitNow.ne.gov.
For free help quitting or staying tobacco-free, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) or visit QuitNow.ne.gov. Quitline services are available in more than 200 languages. Spanish-speaking residents may call 1-855-DÉJELO-YA (335-3569).