Massachusetts recently upped the sin tax on tobacco to a dollar a pack! What are they doing with all that fresh moolah? Why they’re offering almost all MA residents $50.00 worth of nicotine patches for smoking cessation free of charge!
From the MA DPH:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Tobacco Control Program is pleased to announce its offering of a FREE two-week supply of nicotine patches to smokers who call the DPH Smokers Helpline at 1-800-Try-To-Stop (1-800-879-8678) during the months of July and August. Spanish-speakers should call 1-800-8-Dejalo (1-800-833-5256) to talk with Spanish- speaking counselors.
The kit includes patches, along with quit tips and information on resources for smokers who want to quit. Retail value is approximately $50 per kit. This offer is good through August 31, 2008, or while supplies last.
Woot!