How often do I need to get screened?
Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Services
Women's Way covers payment for program-enrolled women ages 40 through 64 for:
- Annual screening mammogram.
- Diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound or breast biopsy needed for diagnosis after an abnormal screening mammogram.
Cervical Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Services
Women's Way covers payment for program-enrolled women ages 40 through 64 for:
- Pap test every three years or every five years with combination of Pap test and HPV testing for women who want to lengthen the screening interval.
- Annual Pap tests for high-risk populations which include women with exposure in utero to diethylstilbestrol or those who have HIV or weakened immune system who require more frequent screening.
- Pap tests for women with total hysterectomies with removal of the cervix due to cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 2 or 3 or cervical cancer.
- Repeat Pap tests needed for follow-up of an abnormal Pap test.
If you have any questions, please contact the Women's Way state office at 800.280.5512 or 701.328.2333.
