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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:
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Medically uninsured and
underinsured
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Age 40 and older for
clinical breast exams and mammograms (breast cancer
screening)
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Age 25 and older for Pap
tests (cervical cancer screening)
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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.
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How
often do I need to get a…
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Pap test |
Starting at age 21 or three years after you start
having sex, whichever comes first |
Every year or talk with your doctor |
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Clinical breast exam by a doctor or nurse
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Ages 20-39 |
Every 3 years |
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Clinical breast exam by a doctor or nurse |
Age 40 and older |
Every year |
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Mammogram |
Age 40 and older |
Every year |
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Does
the CDP: EWC cover a surgical consultation?
Yes, if it is medically necessary.
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Does
the CDP: EWC pay for an ultrasound / biopsy?
Yes, if it is medically necessary.
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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.
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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.
