We're ready to help! The right mix of support, planning, and possibly medication can help you quit for good, no matter how many times you've tried to quit in the past.

Call UPMC Health Plan's MyHealth Ready to Quit Line to learn about the support services offered by tobacco treatment specialists. These services are available at no cost to UPMC Health Plan members and to their adult dependents.

MyHealth Ready to Quit Line
1-800-807-0751
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Health Plan members can use the MyHealth Smoking Cessation Program at no cost. This interactive tool will help guide you through the quitting process in ten sessions. Log in to MyHealth OnLine today to begin your new smoke-free life.

Many Health Plan members are eligible for one-on-one support groups and groups facilitated by a tobacco treatment specialist. Call the MyHealth Ready to Quit line to learn more.

Medications can double your chances of quitting. Nicotine patch, gum, nasal spray, oral inhaler, and lozenge and non-nicotine tablets can relieve the discomfort often experienced in the early stages of quitting. Call Member Services at 1-888-876-2756 to find out if you are eligible for this pharmacy benefit.

When you really want to smoke...

• Breathe deeply — Cravings can last 3 to 5 minutes. Take a few deep breaths to help get past the urge.
• Drink water — Drink six to eight glasses of water every day. Try not to drink alcohol, coffee, or other beverages that you link with smoking, especially in the early stages.
• Distract yourself — Take a walk, chew gum, or keep smoking substitutes, such as carrots, celery sticks, hard candy, or flavored toothpicks, handy.

Find out more:

• Find out how much you depend on nicotine
• Facing the morning ... without smoking
• Enjoying meals ... without smoking
• Relaxing ... without smoking
• Be a Smokeout Partner
• Signs of Recovery
• Journey to a Smoke-free Life (PDF)