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National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

ATLANTA, GA: A podium with the logo for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the Tom Harkin Global Communications Center. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services to women who are low-income, uninsured, and underinsured.

Women may be eligible for free or low-cost screenings if you meet these qualifications—

  • You have no insurance, or your insurance does not cover screening exams.
  • Your yearly income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
  • You are between 40 and 64 years of age for breast cancer screening.
  • You are between 21 and 64 years of age for cervical cancer screening.
  • Certain women who are younger or older may qualify for screening services.

Find out out where you can find free or low-cost screenings on the CDC’s website for the program.

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