Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP)
Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP)
Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP) provides mammograms in Maine. To obtain more details on eligibility please contact Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP) directly by calling (207) 287-4348.
FAQs
What does MBCHP pay for?
Breast and/or cervical cancer screening office visit performed at one of our designated network service locations.
Will I be given options to choose a service location?
Yes, during enrollment or re-enrollment.
What are their preventive cancer screening services?
1. Clinical Breast Exam and/or; 2. Pelvic exam and/or; 3. Pap test alone or; 4. Pap test and high-risk HPV test (HPV co-testing)
Does MBCHP will pay for a screening Mammogram?
Yes, at MBCHP participating Mammography locations.
Who funded the Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP)?
- The U.S.
- Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), and with Maine General Fund dollars.
When did Maine first received CDC funding?
In the fall of 1994 and began providing early detection services in 1995.
What is the mission of MBCHP?
To provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to underserved women, to provide public and professional education, and to support community partnerships to enhance statewide cancer control activities.
Do I need a Dr's referral for a free mammogram?
Do I need to make an appointment to be seen?
- Yes
Do I need to be a resident of this county to get a free mammogram?
Program Sponsor/Affiliation
11 State House Station
Augusta, ME - 04333
(207) 287-4348
Eligibility
With or without health insurance, to enroll in the MBCHP you must:Be a Maine woman age 40 or older, with the following exceptions:
Women 35-39 who have seen a doctor and need follow-up tests for a possible breast or cervical cancer ; or
Women 35-39 who have not had a Pap test in 5 or more years.
Have household income less than or equal to 250% of the current Federal Poverty Level (FPL);
Health insurance with high deductibles, co-insurance, co-pays, or premiums.
Women receiving MaineCare or Medicare Part B are not eligible for MBCHP.
Application/Enrollment Info
Be a Maine woman age 40 or older*, and Have household income less than or equal to 250% of the current Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and Have no health insurance, or health insurance that does not cover mammograms or Pap tests (preventive cancer screening services), or has high deductibles, co-insurance, co-pays, or premiums. Women receiving Medicare Part B or MaineCare benefits are not eligible for MBCHP. (Mammograms and Pap tests are covered under these programs.)Services
A breast and cervical cancer risk assessmentA Clinical Breast Exam (CBE)
A Pelvic Exam
A cervical cancer screening test
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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Webpage that contains reminders on how they can provide free services
Free Pap Tests & Mammograms
In order for the MBCHP to provide the best service possible to our members and to make sure your breast and cervical cancer screening services are paid for by MBCHP, please keep in mind the following:
As seen on www.maine.gov on Oct 8, 2021
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