It pays for:
- Clinical breast exams
- Diagnostic testing if screening test results are abnormal
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing
- Mammograms (breast cancer screening)
- Multiple sclerosis testing for those who are at high risk
- Pap tests (cervical cancer screening)
- Pelvic exams
Eligibility
You can enroll in the program if you:
- Are a woman between ages 40 and 64
- AND don't have health insurance or
- Have insurance that doesn't include routine check-ups and screenings
- Aren't able to pay the deductible or co-payment
- AND live in Wisconsin
- AND meet income requirements (at or below 250% of the federal poverty level)
- 65 or older and not eligible for Medicare or if you can't afford Medicare Part B
- 35-39 and not receiving Medicaid Family Planning Only services and you are referred to WWWP after an abnormal breast exam or abnormal mammogram
- 35-39 and not eligible for Medicaid Family planning Only services and self-report breast symptoms to the coordinating agency
- 35-39 without breast symptoms and not eligible for Medicaid Family Planning Only services, eligible for cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services
To apply, call Brown County Public Health at (920) 448-6400, and a staff member will confirm eligibility and start application process.