WVBCCSP Eligibility Screening

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer-related death in West Virginia women. Breast cancer screening for women ages 40 - 64 (as well as those under age 40 with symptoms or at high risk for breast cancer and those over 64 who do not have Medicare Part B) is recommended every one or two years depending on your risk factors.

No woman should die of cervical cancer when 93% of cervical cancers can be prevented through vaccination and screening. Women should be screened for cervical cancer between the ages of 21 - 64. Those over 64 who do not have Medicare Part B and are at high risk for cervical cancer.

To see if you should talk to your doctor about breast and/or cervical cancer screening, answer these four short questions:

Eligible for Cancer Screening

The West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (WVBCCSP) helps uninsured or underinsured women gain access to breast and cervical cancer screening services. Screening and early detection reduces death rates, improves treatment options, and greatly increases survival.

Free or low-cost services, including clinical breast exams, pap-tests, pelvic exams, and mammograms, are available for West Virginia residents who are:

• A woman, transgender woman who has taken or is taking hormones, transgender man who has not undergone bilateral mastectomy or who has not undergone a total hysterectomy, nonbinary person born with female anatomy;
• Between the ages of 21 and 64;
• Does not have health insurance or is underinsured;
• And has a household income that is at or below the 250% of the current Federal Poverty Level.

We have reviewed your responses and will refer you to a nearby primary care clinic for further review. They will reach out to you to discuss your needs and eligibility for enrollment into the WVBCCSP.  If you wish to contact a clinic directly to discuss your eligibility, please review the WVBCCSP Provider List (after clicking the submit button) to find a clinic near you.

We've reviewed your responses and you may not meet the eligibility criteria for WVBCCSP for free and low-cost screening services. However, breast and cervical cancer screening is still important for your health. We recommend you follow up with your provider or reach out to one of the clinics listed on the WVBCCSP Provider List (after clicking the submit button)."

Based on the information provided, you may not need breast or cervical cancer screening at this time. However, cancer screenings are still important for your health. We recommend you follow up with your provider or reach out to one of the clinics listed on the WVBCCSP Provider List to see if and when you should start screening (after clicking the submit button).

We've reviewed your responses and you may not meet the eligibility criteria for WVBCCSP for free and low-cost screening services. However, breast and cervical cancer screening is still important for your health. We recommend you follow up with your provider or reach out to one of the clinics listed on the WVBCCSP Provider List (after clicking the submit button)."