Guidelines for Eligibility
For Screening for Life
To be eligible for participation in the Screening for Life Program, you must meet criteria related to income, insurance and age. You must meet all three criteria.
Income Guidelines* (250% of Federal Poverty Level)
| Household Size | Maximum Annual Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $22,450 |
| 2 | $30,300 |
| 3 | $38,150 |
| More than 3 | Add $7,850 for each additional person |
*2004 Guidelines
Insurance Guidelines
- Uninsured: No insurance or private HMO; and not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid
- Underinsured: High, unmet deductible; or insurance that does not cover Pap tests, mammograms or colorectal screenings
Age Guidelines
| Age | Covered Services |
|---|---|
| 18-49 | Office visit, Pap test, pelvic exam, clinical breast exam, breast exam education |
| 40-49 | Mammograms,with an abnormal clinical breast exam in past 6 months |
| 50-64 | ALL services + colorectal screening |
| 65+ | ALL services + colorectal screening if not eligible for Medicare |
