1. How can I get a free clinical breast exam, mammogram, and Pap test?

2. Does Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP: EWC) cover a surgical consultation?

3. Does CDP: EWC pay for an ultrasound / biopsy?

4. I have Medi-Cal Coverage with an unmet share-of-cost. Do I still qualify for CDP: EWC services?

5. What happens if I am diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer?
    

Answers

1. How can I get a free breast exam and a mammogram?
   The Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP: EWC) provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic procedures, including clinical breast exams, mammograms, and Pap tests to women who meet the following criteria:

   • Medically uninsured and underinsured

   • Age 50 and older for clinical breast exams and mammograms (breast cancer screening)

   • Age 25 and older for Pap tests (cervical cancer screening)

   • At or below 200% of federal poverty level

   To find out if you qualify for free clinical breast exams, mammograms, and Pap tests, call toll-free (800) 511-2300.

2. Does the CDP: EWC cover a surgical consultation?
   Yes, if it is medically necessary.
    

3. Does the CDP: EWC pay for an ultrasound / biopsy?
   Yes, if it is medically necessary.
    

4. I have Medi-Cal coverage with an unmet share-of cost. Do I still qualify for CDP: EWC services?
   Yes, you may qualify for CDP: EWC services if you have Medi-Cal coverage with an unmet share-of-cost.
    

5. What happens if I am diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer?
   The program works with the California Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP) to provide referrals for treatment. California residents diagnosed with primary breast cancer, who are 18 years of age and older, at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, with no identifiable source of coverage for breast cancer treatment are eligible. For more information about the BCCTP, please call (800) 824-0088.