MEDICARE CAN HELP OLDER SMOKERS KICK THE HABIT

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any coverage that helps beneficiaries quit smoking? New Beneficiary

Dear New, If you’re ready to quit smoking, Medicare can indeed help! Medicare Part B covers up to eight face-to-face counseling sessions per year to help you kick the habit, and if you have a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, certain smoking-cessation medications are covered as well. Her…