I'm glad this topic of costs was raised because the cost of OC is astronomical no matter what your circumstances. And it can be difficult to assess depending on whether you have insurance or not or have a job and where you live. I hope any smokers out there or anyone considering whether or not to quit tobacco products will be aware of not only the actual financial costs which include living expenses while in treatment or loss of income, financial and emotional costs to families and continuing long term survivorship costs. If choosing NOT to quit, then attention should be given to the best insurance plan, building up your savings account, or moving to Australia or Canada, as well life insurance to protect your family for when you leave this world. Don't allow your family to sign for anything, because they will be paying for your OC even after you die. You could win the lottery, but even that won't pay for everything. If you are a non-smoker, then -

Be Smart, Don't Start!