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Women's Cancer Screening Program

 

Program Description


The RI Women's Cancer Screening Program provides pelvic exams, Pap tests, clinical breast exams, and mammograms (breast x-rays) at no cost to eligible women in Rhode Island. The program also covers diagnostic tests, which are used to identify diseases. The goal of the program is to identify women with precancerous breast or cervical conditions or cancer during the early stages. If eligible, women can apply for Medical Assistance to cover the cost of treatment.

The RI Women's Cancer Screening Program is funded primarily by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is managed by the RI Department of Health.

Eligibility


A woman must be-

  • 40 – 64 years old
  • a Rhode Island resident and U.S. Citizen or qualified immigrant
  • meet the income eligibility criteria for the program
  • have no other individual or group health insurance coverage
  • in need of treatment for breast or cervical cancer or a pre-cancerous condition of the breast or cervix

How to Apply


For more information and to find out if you may be eligible, please check the Women’s Cancer Screening Program at the RI Department of Health or call (401) 222-4324. For questions on eligibility, please call DHS at (401) 462-0305.