A Case Study to Support Gaining Federal Medicaid Match for State Tobacco Cessation Quitlines

With the goal to inspire, support, encourage and direct states in their cost-sharing efforts, A Case Study to Support Gaining Federal Medicaid Match for State Tobacco Cessation Quitlines: Maryland, offers quick-to-read yet detailed guidance from one successful state, with broader lessons learned through NAQC’s Medicaid Learning Community woven throughout. Important things to consider before moving forward in partnership with Medicaid are highlighted, as well as building blocks for success. The case study includes the following sections:

1. Background

2. Building the Relationship

3. Challenges to the Relationship

4. Building the Agreements: Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Allocation Plan

5. Building the Infrastructure

6. Challenges to the Process

7. Final Thoughts

8. Resources