Free and Low Cost Mammograms Near You
Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works
Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works
Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works provides mammograms in Kansas. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works directly by calling (877) 277-1368.
Mission Statement
“To protect and improve the health and environment of all Kansans.”Source: Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works website
FAQs
What does the Early Detection Works program offer?
The program pays for clinical breast exams, mammograms, Pap tests, and diagnostic services for women who qualify.
What does the Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works provide?
They provide breast and cervical cancer screening services through service providers located across the state.
How to be eligible on their program?
- Women between the ages of 40 and 64.
- No insurance or, with pre-approval, catastrophic hospitalization only insurance, with $2,500 unmet deductible.
- Women who have government-sponsored insurance (Medicare/Medicaid/MediKan) are not eligible.
- With pre-approval, women under 40 with a personal history of cancer and meeting other eligibility guidelines.
- Meet current income guidelines (See table below).
How to be eligible on their Breast Cancer Screening?
- Women aged 50-64 are eligible for an annual screening or diagnostic mammogram.
- Women aged 40-49 are eligible for an annual clinical breast exam (CBE) and self-breast exam education.
- Women aged 40-49 are eligible for an annual screening mammogram if they are symptomatic, have a personal history of cancer, or have a mother, daughter, or sister with a history of breast cancer.
- Repeat mammograms at 6-month intervals will be covered as clinically indicated for short-term follow-up.
- Women with abnormal breast screening results are eligible for diagnostic tests shown in Attachment C.
Do I need a Dr's referral for a free mammogram?
- yes
Do I need to make an appointment to be seen?
- yes
Do I need to be a resident of this county to get a free mammogram?
Program Sponsor/Affiliation
Free Mammograms at this location are subsidized by Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works
1000 SW Jackson
Topeka, KS - 66612
(877) 277-1368
1000 SW Jackson
Topeka, KS - 66612
(877) 277-1368
Benefits
Clinical breast exams every other year performed by a nurse or physician for women ages 40 to 64Screening mammograms every other year for women at average risk age 40-64.
Limited services are available for uninsured women at high risk under age 40; for information call the toll-free number 1-877-277-1368.
Eligibility
Women 21 to 64 years old for cervical cancer screenings.Women 40 to 64 years old for breast cancer screenings.
Women who do not have health insurance.
Women with family income or equal to or less than the amounts on the following table, before taxes:
Application/Enrollment Info
Enrollment takes five to ten minutes. To start, call 877-277-1368. If you qualify you will receive an enrollment number and be referred to a health care provider. Your enrollment number is good for six months. Keep it in a safe place and remember to share it with your provider at the time you make your appointment.Services
Clinical breast exam by a clinicianMammogram, including 3D mammography
Pap test
HPV test
Mission
To protect and improve the health and environment of all Kansans.Sources
Below are citations of the external sources verifying how and why this location is listed as a free mammogram agent.
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening for Kansas Women
A woman's risk of cancer increases as she ages. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among Kansas women. More than 75 percent of breast and cervical cancers occur in women over age 50. Regular screening and prompt diagnosis can reduce illness and death from breast or cervical cancer.As seen on www.kdheks.gov on Oct 6, 2021
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