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Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works

Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works is affiliated with Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works of Topeka, KS.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works

Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works provides mammograms in Kansas. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works directly by calling (877) 277-1368.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works

Mission Statement

“To protect and improve the health and environment of all Kansans.”
Source: Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works website

FAQs

What does the Early Detection Works program offer?

The program pays for clinical breast exams, mammograms, Pap tests, and diagnostic services for women who qualify.

What does the Kansas Department of Health and Environment/Early Detection Works provide?

They provide breast and cervical cancer screening services through service providers located across the state.

How to be eligible on their program?

  • Women between the ages of 40 and 64.
  • No insurance or, with pre-approval, catastrophic hospitalization only insurance, with $2,500 unmet deductible.
  • Women who have government-sponsored insurance (Medicare/Medicaid/MediKan) are not eligible.
  • With pre-approval, women under 40 with a personal history of cancer and meeting other eligibility guidelines.
  • Meet current income guidelines (See table below).

How to be eligible on their Breast Cancer Screening?

  • Women aged 50-64 are eligible for an annual screening or diagnostic mammogram.
  • Women aged 40-49 are eligible for an annual clinical breast exam (CBE) and self-breast exam education.
  • Women aged 40-49 are eligible for an annual screening mammogram if they are symptomatic, have a personal history of cancer, or have a mother, daughter, or sister with a history of breast cancer.
  • Repeat mammograms at 6-month intervals will be covered as clinically indicated for short-term follow-up.
  • Women with abnormal breast screening results are eligible for diagnostic tests shown in Attachment C.

Do I need a Dr's referral for a free mammogram?

  • yes
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Do I need to make an appointment to be seen?

  • yes
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Do I need to be a resident of this county to get a free mammogram?

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Sources

Below are citations of the external sources verifying how and why this location is listed as a free mammogram agent.

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    Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening for Kansas Women
    A woman's risk of cancer increases as she ages. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among Kansas women. More than 75 percent of breast and cervical cancers occur in women over age 50. Regular screening and prompt diagnosis can reduce illness and death from breast or cervical cancer.

    As seen on www.kdheks.gov on Oct 6, 2021


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