Screening Saves Lives
In addition to not smoking, age-appropriate screening is one of the best ways to prevent cancer.
The good news is that most health insurances cover preventive screenings such as mammograms, pap tests, and colon cancer screenings. If you do not have insurance or need assistance programs such as the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program can help you receive your mammogram and cervical screenings. Click here to fill out the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program form.
Screenings are recommended at various ages:
- Breast cancer, mammograms: every two years from ages 40-74.
- Cervical cancer, PAP smears: regularly from age 21. It is recommended an HPV test be done starting at age 30.
Need help finding a provider enrolled in our program?
Numerous providers participate in our Cancer Screening Program and can provide free breast or cervical cancer screening for those eligible call or text 406-548-7084 for more information.
Under the Affordable Care Act, those with insurance can receive screening at no cost sharing. If you are uninsured or worried about cost, the Montana Cancer Screening Program, or other local resources such as CHP/One Health, or Bridgercare, can help.
Click here for more information on the Montana Cancer Screening Program from MT DPHHS
Click here to visit the CHP/One Health website.
Click here to visit the Bridgercare website.
- To see if you are eligible for breast and cervical cancer screening: Click here to apply | Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí.
- Need help finding a provider enrolled in our program?
- Numerous providers participate in our Cancer Screening Program and can provide free breast or cervical cancer screening for those eligible. Click here to find a list of local providers.
- For more information or for the most updated list of providers, please call us at 406-582-3100.
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