11/03/2026
Smoked for decades? Quitting can still make a difference, and you don’t have to do it alone. The human body starts repairing itself almost immediately—within 20 minutes your heart rate and blood pressure drop, and within 12 hours carbon monoxide levels return to normal.
Medicare Part B covers up to 8 to***co cessation counseling sessions in a 12-month period (4 visits per quit attempt) at no cost when your provider accepts Medicare assignment. It also covers annual Low-Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screenings at $0 out-of-pocket for individuals aged 50–77 with a 20 pack-year smoking history who currently smoke or quit in the last 15 years. Early detection boosts 5-year survival rates to 65%, compared to just 10% when caught late.
Talk with your doctor about a quit plan and whether screening is right for you. Talk with us about your coverage.