Program Description
The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
(NBCCEDP) helps low-income, uninsured, and under-served women gain access to
lifesaving screening programs for early detection of breast and cervical
cancers. The NBCCEDP program provides clinical breast examinations,
mammograms, and Pap tests for eligible women who participate in the program
as well as diagnostic testing for women whose screening outcome is abnormal.
The NBCCEDP is currently available in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, 4 U.S. Territories, and 13 tribes and tribal
organizations.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a woman
aged 40 – 64 for breast cancer screening services or a woman aged 18 – 64
for cervical cancer screening services AND you must characterize your
financial situation as low income (living 250% below the federal poverty
level) and be uninsured or underinsured. Other qualifications may
apply.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To find out where you can get a free or low-cost mammogram and pap
test contact your local breast and cervical cancer program at:
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/cancercontacts/nbccedp/contacts.asp
Telephone:
1-800-CDC-INFO
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
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