Cancer Early Detection Program Every Woman Counts
The Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP:EWC) provides free clinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams and Pap tests to California’s underserved women.
Breast Cancer Screening Information
Do you qualify for free services?
You may if you:
- are 50 years old or older
- have low income*
- have medical insurance that does not cover breast cancer screening
- have a high insurance deductible or co-payment
- are not getting these services through Medi-Cal or another government-sponsored program
- live in California
July 14, 2010 update regarding the CDP:EWC Fiscal Year 2010-11 budget, which is under discussion in the Legislature: CDP:EWC is continuing no new enrollments until it is determined how much money will be appropriated to pay for breast cancer screening services in Fiscal Year 2010-11. CDP:EWC has put on hold the biennial mammograms cost savings policy changes that were proposed to be in effect July 1, 2010 pending adoption of the Budget Act of 2010.
Cervical Cancer Prevention Information
Do you qualify for free services?
You may if you:
- are 25 years old or older
- have low income*
- have medical insurance that does not cover cervical cancer prevention screening
- have a high insurance deductible or co-payment
- are not getting these services through Medi-Cal or another government-sponsored program
- live in California
CDP:EWC is continuing to enroll for cervical cancer screenings.
*2009-2010 CDP: EWC Income Criteria
Call 1-800-511-2300 Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
We speak English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Vietnamese. If you qualify, you will be referred to participating doctors in your neighborhood.
If you don't qualify, the CDP:EWC representative for your area may know of other low-cost screening programs that might be available to you. The Regional Contractors are also your link to support groups, advocacy groups and the latest information on what's happening in your community.
Treatment Information
If you are diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer:
Free treatment is available to all Californians who qualify through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program. Information on this program is available on MediCal's website or call 1-800-824-0088 to speak with an eligibility specialist.