Free & Clear(R) Announces Partnership with ClearWay Minnesota(SM)

SEATTLE--(Business Wire)--
Free & Clear, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in
evidenced-based tobacco cessation programs, is proud to announce a
partnership with ClearWay Minnesota to offer tobacco cessation
services to Minnesota residents.

The programming, available though ClearWay Minnesota's
comprehensive QUITPLAN(R) Services, provides free professional
counseling for those looking to quit smoking and a variety of help
options, including online guidance at www.quitplan.com. Free & Clear
was chosen to drive the web-only support system, which is dedicated to
helping Minnesotans looking for help in breaking their nicotine
addiction. Registration to the new program is off to a strong start -
538 participants have registered to date in August 2008, up from 438
in August 2007.

"Free & Clear has been helping people quit tobacco for more than
20 years," said Dr. Susan Zbikowski, Free & Clear's Vice President of
Clinical and Behavioral Sciences. "We are thrilled to team up with
ClearWay Minnesota and offer cessation support to the entire state of
Minnesota."

The web site, www.quitplan.com, offers free membership for
Minnesota residents over the age of 18. Cessation services include
personalized plans, expert advice from online certified
tobacco-treatment specialists, and forums to discuss successes and
obstacles with other smokers online. The web site caters to
Minnesotans in any stage of quitting, whether they are contemplating
quitting, in the process of quitting or have already quit and are
seeking support.

In addition, the site will now feature more information about all
the QUITPLAN Services available to Minnesotans, including the QUITPLAN
Helpline phone counseling program; QUITPLAN Centers, where Minnesotans
can receive in-person counseling; Community-Tailored QUITPLAN Centers,
which provide culturally appropriate counseling for different
populations; and the a worksite counseling program, QUITPLAN at Work.

About ClearWay Minnesota(SM)

ClearWay Minnesota is an independent, non-profit organization that
improves the health of Minnesotans by reducing the harm caused by
tobacco. ClearWay Minnesota serves Minnesota through its grant-making
program, QUITPLAN(R) stop-smoking services and statewide outreach
activities. It is funded with 3 percent of the state's 1998 tobacco
settlement. For more information on ClearWay Minnesota or QUITPLAN
Services, call 952-767-1400 or visit clearwaymn.org.

About Free & Clear, Inc.

Free & Clear, Inc. is the nation's leading provider of tobacco
treatment services for health plans, employers, and government
organizations. Free & Clear helps its clients improve the health of
their populations and control related costs by reducing the prevalence
of tobacco use. More than 50 million people have access to the Free &
Clear Quit For Life Program, which has had its proof of effectiveness
published in multiple peer-reviewed, scientific journals over the
course of over 20 years. Free & Clear is based in Seattle, Washington.
More information about Free & Clear can be found at www.freeclear.com.

Free & Clear, Inc.
Sharen Ross, 206-876-2276
Sharen.Ross@freeclear.com
or
Edelman
Emily Killoren, 206-268-2267
Emily.Killoren@edelman.com

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