Does the High Option cover medications to help me quit using tobacco? 

Talk with your doctor about getting the help you need to quit tobacco. 

Under the Affordable Care Act, your prescription plan covers several types of treatments that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

Nicotine-replacement therapies (NRT)—such as the patch, gum, spray or inhaler—are proven effective at helping people quit tobacco use. The success rate is significantly better when two types of NRTs are used. 

Medications recommended and covered with $0 copay include: 

  • Nicotine patch* 
  • Nicotine gum, lozenges* 
  • Nicotine nasal spray 
  • Nicotine inhaler 
  • Bupropion SR 150mg tablets 
  • Varenicline tablets 
* Over-the-counter medication. Coverage limitations may apply; refer to your plan specifications for details. 

APWU Health Plan Holiday Office Hours

The Health Plan will be closed on Wednesday, January 1. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 2.

Manage your High Option or Consumer Driven Option health plan 24/7 with your postal member portal or federal member portal.