(b) For purposes of this section, in addition to the services described in subdivision (a) and only to the extent consistent with the intervention recommendations, as periodically updated, assigned a grade A or B by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, tobacco cessation services for beneficiaries 18 years of age and older shall include all of the following:

1. (1) At least four tobacco cessation counseling sessions per quit attempt that may be conducted in person or by telephone and individually or as part of a group, at the beneficiary’s option.

2. (2)

   1. (A) A tobacco cessation treatment regimen of any medication approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration, and that is a covered Medi-Cal benefit, for tobacco cessation, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, in accordance with United States Preventive Services Task Force grade A and B recommendations.
   2. (B) A prescription from a provider with authority to prescribe and proof of Medi-Cal coverage shall be sufficient documentation to fill a prescription for over-the-counter tobacco cessation medications.