H.R. 6393 would amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote tobacco use cessation under the Medicare Program, the Medicaid Program, and the maternal and child health program.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editQuit Smoking for Life Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the wiki and be the firstSocial Security Act (SSA) to providecover diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services, furnished by or under a detailed summaryphysician's supervision, for cessation of tobacco use. Provides for payment of 80% of the bill!)lesser of the actual charge or the fee schedule amount. Eliminates the deductible.

Includes tobacco cessation agents as covered drugs under Medicare part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program).

Amends SSA titles V (Maternal and Child Health Services) and XIX (Medicaid) also to cover counseling and medication for cessation of tobacco use. Requires inclusion of anti-tobacco messages in health promotion counseling as part of quality maternal and child health services.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/26/2008:7/9/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Health.
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== Points in Favor ==

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