Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts
Program Eligibility
Breast Cancer Screening
You may qualify for a free breast exam and mammogram if you:
are 40 years old or older
have low income*
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
Cervical Cancer Screening
You may qualify for a free Pap test and pelvic exam if you:
are 25 years old or older
have low income*
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
The Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP: EWC) follows the Centers for Disease Control guidelines regarding Pap tests.
Women age 25 and older who qualify for free cervical cancer screening with CDP: EWC may receive a Pap test every year. If the Pap test is normal three years in a row then the Pap test can be repeated every three years instead of every year.
If you are diagnosed with Breast or Cervical Cancer, or a cervical condition that could become cancer:
Free treatment is available to all Californians who qualify through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program. Information on this program is available on Medi‑Cal's website or call 1-800-824-0088 to speak with an eligibility specialist.
*CDP: EWC Income Criteria (PDF, New Window) 
for 2011-12.
Women who would like to see if they qualify for the program may call 1-800-511-2300 Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
We speak English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Vietnamese. If you qualify, you will be referred to participating doctors in your neighborhood.
If you do not qualify, the CDP: EWC Regional Contractor in your area may know of other low-cost screening programs.
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