CDC National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Free or low-cost mammograms and cervical screening for uninsured and underinsured people who meet the income limits.
Best for
Uninsured people who need a mammogram or Pap test and have been putting it off because of cost.
Why Kave includes this
A federally funded screening program that operates in every state and several tribal organisations, with published income criteria rather than case-by-case discretion. Kave rates it highly because a screening deferred for cost reasons is the most expensive kind of delay there is.
- Expected cost
- Screening is free or very low cost for people who meet the program's criteria.
- Insurance requirement
- For uninsured and underinsured people.
- Who qualifies
- Generally household income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, within the program's age ranges. Exact rules are set by each state program.
- Where it is available
- Nationwide (United States)
- How you use it
- In person
- Languages
- English and Spanish
Limitations Kave wants you to know about
- Age ranges and income limits differ by state.
- Covers screening and diagnostic follow-up, not full cancer treatment — though enrolment can open a Medicaid treatment pathway in most states.
- Program capacity is limited and some sites maintain waiting lists.
CDC-INFO national line.
Verification
Compiled by Kave on July 1, 2026 and link-checked. Not yet independently verified. Kave assembled this from the organisation’s own published material and confirmed the links resolve. No reviewer has confirmed the eligibility details against the source, so check them on the official site before you rely on them.
- Compiled
- July 1, 2026 (28 days ago)
- Next scheduled review
- September 29, 2026
- Reviewed by
- Not yet reviewed
Sources used
- CDC — National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program — read July 1, 2026
Kave quality score
88/100
Kave lists resources scoring 80 or above that also clear all four mandatory gates.
- Patient impact23/25
- Affordability or financial value19.2/20
- Transparency12.6/15
- Accessibility11.7/15
- Ease of use7.2/10
- Institutional credibility5/5
- Geographic reach4.8/5
- Privacy and data practices4.5/5
Geographic reach is deliberately worth only five points, so a strong local resource is not pushed out by a weak national one. Read the methodology.