In the News States should reform how they spend tobacco funds — not restrict access to products
Even more troublesome, T-21 proposals include tobacco harm reduction products such as e-cigarettes and vaping devices. Despite growing alarmism, these products are 95 percent safer than combustible cigarettes and should not be included in cigarette legislation. By restricting access to these products, lawmakers are essentially denying a public health gain. Evidence suggests that Medicaid could save billions if recipients replaced combustible cigarettes with e-cigarettes.
