Help with mammogram costs

Help with mammogram costs

Medicare, Medicaid, and most private health insurance plans cover mammogram costs or
a percentage of them. Low-cost mammograms are available in most communities. Call us
at 1-800-227-2345 for information about facilities in your area.
Breast cancer screening is now more available to medically underserved women through
the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). This
program provides breast and cervical cancer early detection testing to women without
health insurance for free or at very low cost. Although the program is administered by
each state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide matching
funds and support to each state program. Each state's Department of Health has
information on how to contact the nearest program.
The program is only designed to provide screening. But if a cancer is discovered, it will
cover further diagnostic testing and a surgical consultation.
The Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act gives states Medicaid
funds to pay for treating breast and cervical cancers that are detected through the
NBCCEDP. This helps women focus their energies on fighting their disease, instead of
worrying about how to pay for treatment. All states participate in this program.
To learn more about these programs, please contact the CDC at 1-800-CDC INFO (1-
800-232-4636) or online at www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp.