Smoking is known to cause disease, disability, and harm to nearly every organ of the body. When you smoke, those toxins enter your bloodstream that travels throughout your whole body, putting all of your organs at risk for disease and various cancers. According to the CDC, “cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States, accounting for more than 480,000 deaths every year, or about 1 in 5 deaths.” In Florida, 32,300 adults die from smoking-related illnesses each year.

Most smokers know the dangers of smoking firsthand and want to quit. We are here to help.

The Benefits of Quitting
The health benefits of quitting smoking and tobacco use increase overtime. Within the first 2 weeks to 3 months, your risk of heart attack begins to decrease, and the functionality of your lungs improves. Within 2 to 5 years, your risk of stroke is decreased to that of a non-smoker.

It’s clear that successfully quitting smoking can have health benefits, but it can also benefit you financially. According to Tobacco Free Florida, “the average pack-a-day smoker in Florida spends more than $2,000 a year on cigarettes.” You can calculate the estimated amount of money you’ve spent on smoking here: https://tobaccofreeflorida.com/cost-of-smoking/smoking-cost-calculator/ It’s time to free yourself from this financial, emotional, and physical burden. It is time to actively quit for your own health and future.

How Solis is Here to Help
We know that quitting smoking is easier said than done. Yet, we are confident that with the proper resources the resolve to quit can become more feasible. Solis Health Plans is committed to helping you lead a healthier life, which includes smoking and tobacco cessation. See resources below:

• Solis Health Plans OTC: All of our plans offer an Over-the-Counter (OTC) benefit that includes over 60% brand name products, no quantity limits, home delivery within days, and more. Within our catalog of products, we dedicate a section to Smoking Cessation Products. No matter what stage of quitting you are in, we offer products to assist you. More information can be found here: https://solishealthplans.com/member/otcmedications
• Solis Member Rewards Program: Solis has a Member Rewards Program that compensates members for completing certain health screenings and activities. Members can earn $20 for completing a Smoking Cessation Program Ask your doctor to see if you qualify for this program. Once completed, send your Member Reward coupon in by mail, online, or over the phone. More information can be found here: https://solishealthplans.com/memberrewards

Additional Resources:
Tobacco Free Florida offers resources, assistance, and programs to help you quit smoking. Visit their site here: https://tobaccofreeflorida.com/ready-to-quit-smoking/smoking-cessation-programs/

For the latest health updates, statistics, and additional resources about smoking and tobacco use including cessation tips from former smokers, visit the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention here: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/

References:

• https://tobaccofreeflorida.com/
• https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/stateandcommunity/state-fact-sheets/index.htm#FL
• https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/adult_data/cig_smoking/index.htm
• https://tobaccofreeflorida.com/cost-of-smoking/tobacco-effects-quitting-benefits/