Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts

This state program provides life-saving breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to low-income uninsured or underinsured women.

Breast Cancer Screening

Who Is Eligible?

You may qualify for a free breast exam and mammogram if you:

are 40 years old or older
have a low income (at or below 200% of the federal income guidelines)
have medical insurance that does not cover these services
have a high insurance deductible or co-payment
are not getting these services through Medi-Cal or another government-sponsored program
live in California

How Much Does It Cost?

Services are free if you are eligible.

How Can I Apply?

Call Toll Free 1-800-511-2300 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Calls are answered in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Vietnamese. If you qualify, you will be referred to participating doctors in your neighborhood.

Cervical Cancer Screening

Who Is Eligible?

You can receive a free Pap test and pelvic exam if you:

are 25 years old or older
have a low income (at or below 200% of the federal income guidelines)
have medical insurance that does not cover these services
have a high insurance deductible or co-payment
are not getting these services through Medi-Cal or another government-sponsored program
live in California

How Much Does It Cost?

Services are free if you are eligible.

How Can I Apply?