The Wisconsin Well Woman Program helps women get free breast and cervical cancer, such as mammograms, Pap tests, and other follow-up tests.
Income Eligibility Guidelines
Effective 2/1/2019 - 1/31/2020
| 1 | $31,225 |
| 2 | $42,275 |
| 3 | $53,325 |
| 4 | $64,375 |
| 5 | $75,425 |
| 6 | $86,475 |
| 7 | $97,525 |
| 8 | $108,575 |
| For each additional family member add: | $11,050 |
* WWWP uses Gross Household Income, except for farm families and self-employed persons, for which Net Taxable Income is used.
You may qualify if:
- You are a woman, aged 45-64; or aged 35-44 with breast symptoms or concerns.
- You do not have health insurance, or your insurance policy has a high deductible for screenings or tests.
- Your income is within the above guidelines.
What steps can I take to help maintain breast health?
- Talk to a doctor about what exams are right for you.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Exercise regularly.
- Limit alcohol.
- Avoid smoking.
- Know what is normal for your breasts.
- Report changes to a doctor.
Some important reasons to get a mammogram:
- The greatest risks for breast cancer are being a woman and getting older. Most breast cancers occur in women aged 50 or older.
- Finding breast cancer early can help save y our life.
- Most women that are diagnosed have no history of breast cancer in their families.
- Getting a mammogram is easier than you think.
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For more information:
Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department: 262-335-4462
Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Wisconsin Well Woman Program