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Federal funding makes it possible for Every Woman's Life to provide free mammograms, clinical breast exams, Pap tests and pelvic exams to women who qualify.  If breast or cervical cancer is diagnosed after obtaining screening through the Every Woman's Life program, treatment may be provided free of charge through Medicaid. Screening sites are located statewide.

Screening is free if ALL of the following describe you:

  • Woman 50-64 years of age (or 40-49 if appointment time is available)
  • A resident of Virginia
  • Have no insurance, or cannot afford to pay your insurance deductible, or your insurance does not cover screening exams.
  • Your yearly income falls within the following 2007 guidelines:

2007 Federal Poverty Guidelines

Household Size

Gross Yearly Salary

1

Up to $20,420

2

Up to $27,380

3

Up to $34,340

4

Up to $41,300

5

Up to $48,260

*Income guidelines good 6/30/07-6/29/08.

 

Effective July 1, 2006, state funding makes it possible to provide breast and cervical diagnostic testing to women between the ages of 18-39 who are symptomatic for breast cancer or have abnormal Pap test results.  A women must be a resident of Virginia, be uninsured and have an income that falls within the 2006 guidelines listed above.  If breast or cervical cancer is diagnosed after enrollment into Every Woman's Life, Medicaid may provide treatment.

To find the service site nearest you, and schedule an appointment, click HERE or call the Every Woman's Life Program toll free in Virginia at 1-866-395-4968.

 

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, but still need assistance in obtaining or paying for a breast or cervical service, please call the same number as directed above, and our operator will share a community resource list with you.

* Because of the extremely high demand for services, women who qualify
for screening according to the criteria on this website may not be able
obtain an appointment at a specific provider site.

 

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Contact the Every Woman's Life Program
Free_screens@vdh.virginia.gov
109 Governor Street, 8th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219
Phone (804) 864-7761• Fax (804) 864-7763
Toll Free in Virginia 1-866-395-4968

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Last Updated: 04-28-2008

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