Tobacco Surcharge Removal Requirements

Note: The Tobacco Surcharge Removal Policy applies to tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery system products.

If you are Tobacco-Free for less than 60 days, you are subject to the tobacco surcharge unless you do the following:

 

  • Register on kp.org

    • Visit kp.org
    • Click the "Register" button to obtain a user ID and password.

  • Take the KP Total Health Assessment (THA)

    • Go to: kp.org/tha
    • Select "Start total health assessment"

    The THA takes about 10 minutes to complete.

  • Take action! Complete one of the following activities in 2026.

    Quit Tobacco – Wellness Coaching by Phone

    • Schedule a telephonic tobacco cessation wellness coaching session by calling 404-949-5196, Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 7 pm ET. A wellness specialist will help you determine if you are ready to quit and if so, will schedule an appointment. For more information, visit kp.org/coaching.

    Quit Smoking/Vaping - Group Support

    • Enroll in a Quit Smoking/Vaping program at a Kaiser Permanente Medical office or for a virtual class, members can register by calling 404-365-0966 or online at kp.org/classes/ga

    Quit Tobacco Healthy Lifestyle Program – Get tips and advice to help you give up the habit

  • Once you have completed the 3 steps above,

    Call KP at 855-512-5997 and notify us by 12/31/2026 that you have completed the Tobacco Surcharge Removal Requirements and request a Letter of Completion to retain for your records; or

  • If you think you might be unable to complete the Tobacco Surcharge Removal Requirements,

    You might qualify for an opportunity to avoid the tobacco surcharge by different means. Contact Kaiser Permanente at 855-512-5997 and we will work with you (and, if you wish, with your doctor) to find a program with the same reward that is right for you considering your health status.