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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program

Group of Women

The Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program provides clinical breast exams, mammograms and Pap tests for eligible Tennessee women free of charge.


You must be:

  • Over age 40
  • Under a certain income level based on family size, and
  • Uninsured or your health policy does not cover these screening tests

Participating statewide providers, including local health departments and primary care clinics, provide screening services and referrals if additional tests are needed. About 14,000 Tennessee women were screened in 2010.



Income Guidelines - 2011

 

The 2011 Income Guidelines for Tennessee Breast & Cervical Screening Program

250 Percent of Federal Poverty Level

FAMILY SIZE

MONTHLY

ANNUAL

1

2,268

27,225

2

3,064

36,775

3

3,860

46,325

4

4,656

55,875

5

5,452

65,425

6

6,247

74,975

7

7,043

84,525

8

7,839

94,075

For families with more than 8 persons, add $795/month or $9550/year for each additional person.