The Every Woman's Life Program provides 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 40-64 years of age
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 2009 guidelines:
2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines
Household Size
Gross Yearly Salary
1
Up to $21,660
2
Up to $29,140
3
Up to $36,620
4
Up to $44,100
5
Up to $51,580
*Income guidelines good 2/1/09-1/31/10.
Every Woman's Life also offers 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 woman must be a resident of Virginia, be uninsured and have an income that falls within the 2009 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.
For Women between the ages of 40-64
What Services Are Covered?
Your clinic visit
Breast and cervical cancer screening exams; and
Some extra tests, if your screening exams show that we need more information.
What Screening Exams Will Be Done?
These four exams will be done by a doctor or nurse:
Clinical Breast Exam – Your doctor or nurse will look at your breasts and feel for any lumps or other problems. This is am important exam, and should be done every year. This is a good time to tell your doctor or nurse if you are having any problems with your breasts.
Mammogram – A mammogram is an x-ray of your breast. Mammograms are very safe, and should be done every year if you are over the age of 40.
Pelvic Exam – A pelvic exam is when your doctor or nurse will feel your female organs from the inside. You should have a pelvic exam every year.
Pap Test – Your doctor or nurse will look at your cervix during the pelvic exam and take some cells. The cells will be sent to a lab to be tested.
What Happens If You Need Extra Tests?
Sometimes after a screening exam your doctor will need more information.
Your doctor or nurse will talk more about the tests you need, and how they can help you.
You may be afraid of having more tests, but the information is very important. This is why you should have all of the tests you need done.
Most of the tests will be paid for, but some tests are not. Ask your doctor or nurse if you will have to pay for any tests.
What If You Have Breast Or Cervical Cancer?
If you do have breast or cervical cancer, you may be eligible to have your treatment paid for by Medicaid.
You will have to pay a small fee for Medicaid services. For example, the charge for a clinic visit may be $1.00.
When you are done with your treatment, your Medicaid coverage will end.
For Women between the ages of 18-39
The Every Woman’s Life program will pay for:
Some extra tests, if a screening exam shows that we need more information.
What Happens If You Need Extra Tests?
Sometimes after a screening exam your doctor will need more information.
Your doctor or nurse will talk more about the tests you need, and how they can help you.
You may be afraid of having more tests, but the information is very important. This is why you should have all of the tests you need done.
Most of the tests will be paid for, but some tests are not. Ask your doctor or nurse if you will have to pay for any tests.
What If You Have Breast Or Cervical Cancer?
If you do have breast or cervical cancer, you may be eligible to have your treatment paid for by Medicaid.
You will have to pay a small fee for Medicaid services. For example, the charge for a clinic visit may be $1.00.
When you are done with your treatment, your Medicaid coverage will end.
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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