Eligibility for Free Mammograms and Pap Tests

 

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As a woman, you may qualify for free breast and cervical cancer screenings, just as thousands of women have already done.* Missouri's Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) program provides these cancer screenings free to age and income eligible women.

Age Guidelines

Women Age 21-64

  • Are eligible for cervical cancer screening services, clinical breast exam (CBE) and diagnostic follow-up for abnormal results.

Women Age 40-64

  • Are eligible for breast and cervical cancer screening services, clinical breast exam (CBE) and diagnostic follow-up for abnormal results.

Women Over Age 64

  • Those over the age of 64 who do not have Medicare Part B may also receive services through the program.

*Women with MO HealthNet, Medicare Part B or HMO health coverage are not eligible for SMHW.

Cervical Cancer Screenings for Women who have had a Hysterectomy

  • Due to cervical cancer or dysplasia are eligible for CBE, pelvic examination and Pap test.
  • Due to any reason other than cervical cancer or dysplasia are eligible for one Pap test and pelvic examination to determine the absence or presence of the cervix.
  • Due to conditions other than cervical cancer or dysplasia and the cervix is absent are eligible for a CBE.