Portage County Health/Human Service Department

Portage County Health/Human Service Department

Portage County Health/Human Service Department provides mammograms in Wisconsin. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Portage County Health/Human Service Department directly by calling (715) 345-5776.

FAQs

What program do they participate in?

They are a participating health care coordinating agency to access services for The Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP), which provides preventive health screening services to women with little or no health insurance coverage.

Where are their services available?

In 72 counties and 11 tribes

What services do they pay for?

- Mammograms - Pap tests - Cervical cancer screenings - Multiple sclerosis testing for high risk women - Certain other health screenings.

What are the eligibility requirements?

- Woman age 45 through 64 - Income is within the program's guideline limits - Do not have health insurance, or the insurance you have doesn't cover routine check-ups and screening, or you are unable to pay the deductible or co-payment

How can I apply for their services?

• Enroll through their county or tribal Well Woman coordinating agency, or in some cases, through a participating health care provider.
• Note that enrollment form requires proof of age, income, and insurance status.

Do I need a Dr's referral for a free mammogram?

Do I need to make an appointment to be seen?

Do I need to be a resident of this county to get a free mammogram?

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