Cancer Screening (Breast and Cervical)
The Cancer Screening Program serves residents of Lewis and Clark, Jefferson, Broadwater, Meagher, and Powell counties. It coordinates free breast and cervical cancer screening for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and who meet the age and income guidelines outlined below.
If the results of testing are abnormal, the program will cover the costs of follow-up tests.
If you are a medical provider who provides breast and/or cervical cancer services and would like to enroll in our program or have questions about our reimbursement schedule, please go here: Medical Provider Information (mt.gov)
For more information, contact Melissa Baker, Health Educator, 406-457-8923.
Residents of other Montana counties can get more information about free cancer screening by calling the Montana Cancer Screening Program, 1-888-803-9343.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Eligibility Form
Cervical Cancer Screenings
Women ages 21-64 may qualify for a wellness exam/office visit and Pap test with a health care provider of their choice. If results of a Pap test are abnormal, this program will pay for further diagnostic tests.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Eligibility Form
Breast Cancer Screenings
Women ages 40-64 may qualify for a breast exam, office visit, and mammogram with a health-care provider of their choice. If mammogram results are abnormal, this program will pay for follow-up diagnostic tests.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Eligibility Form
Patient Navigation
Women who do not qualify for free cancer screenings can still apply for help with scheduling breast and cervical cancer testing.
Income Guidelines
The Cancer Screening Program appreciates the support of Allegra Printing, Safeway, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Soroptimist International Heritage Club of Helena, United Way, and private donors.
Screening Intervals
The Cancer Screening Program of Lewis and Clark Public Health provides cancer screenings for eligible applicants at intervals recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The program pays for Pap tests every 3 years -- or 5 years if HPV co-testing is performed. Mammograms are covered every 2 years.
We recommend that all prospective clients talk to their health-care providers to find out which screening tests they need.