Women's Health Check

Starting at 40 and continuing through 74, women should get screening for breast cancer every other year. If you have a history of breast cancer in your family, talk with your provider, as they may recommend earlier screening.

Starting at 21 and continuing through 65, women should get cervical cancer screening every 3 years.

Starting at 45 and continuing through 75, adults should get screening for colorectal cancer. If you have a history of colorectal cancer in your family, talk with your provider, as they may recommend earlier screening. Frequency depends on history and the screening method used: 

• Colonoscopy: Every 10 years
• Stool-based tests (e.g., Fecal Immunochemical Test or Fecal Occult Blood Tests): Annually
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy: Every 5 years
• CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy): Every 5 years

Women’s Health Check is a breast and cervical cancer screening program. Women who meet the eligibility requirements may be eligible for screening services such as mammograms and/or Pap tests and pelvic exams as well as diagnostic testing.

You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for Women's Health Check Program:  

• Women with income below 200 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL)
• No health insurance coverage
• U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen (with at least five years of residency)
• Age 21- 64 (services do vary depending on age)
• Women over age 65 who are NOT eligible for Medicare or cannot afford Medicare Part B

2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines (200%) 

Women age 21-39 may also be eligible for additional breast cancer screening or diagnosis services if they fit additional eligibility criteria. 

Local coordinators help determine eligibility, enroll you in the program, and coordinate with approved providers across the state for screening and referral to treatment. To determine eligibility for Women's Health Check, contact a local coordinator in your area.