- The Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides qualified women with breast and cervical cancer screening at no cost. Women who are screened and diagnosed through this program and diagnosed with breast and/or cervical cancer may be eligible for treatment through Medicaid.
- In order to be eligible for free screening for breast or cervical cancer through the program, you must meet certain requirements. Generally you must be a resident of Alabama, aged 40 to 64 or uninsured, at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, However, women under the age of 40 years with abnormal clinical breast exams may be allowed into the program and women who are 65 and older enrolled in Medicare Part A only. All eligible women receive a pelvic exam, pap smear, clinical breast exam, and mammogram.
- For more information about eligibility, contact the Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program at (877) 252-3324 or visit them online at www.adph.org/earlydetection/Default.asp?id=546.
