Guidelines for Eligibility
For Screening for Life
To be eligible for participation in the Screening for Life Program, you must meet criteria related to income, insurance, and age. You must meet all three criteria.
Income Guidelines (within 100% to 250% of Federal Poverty Level*)
| Household Size | Maximum Annual Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $27,075 |
| 2 | $36,425 |
| 3 | $45,775 |
| More than 3 | Add $9,350 for each additional person |
*2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines
Insurance Guidelines
Uninsured
- No medical insurance or private HMO
- Not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid
OR
Underinsured
- Unmet deductible
- Insurance does not cover breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate screenings
Age Guidelines
| Age | Covered Services for Women |
|---|---|
| 18-49 | Office visit, clinical breast exam, pelvic exam, Pap test, breast self-exam education, breast and cervical cancer education, at any participating SFL provider |
| 40-49 | All services above and screening mammogram at any SFL provider |
| 50-64 | All services above, and digital rectal exam, fecal occult blood test, colonoscopy, and colorectal cancer education at any SFL provider |
| 65+ if not eligible for Medicaid | All services above. |
| Age | Covered Services for Men |
| 40-49 | Office visit, digital rectal exam, PSA test, prostate cancer education at any participating SFL provider |
| 50-64 | Office visit, digital rectal exam, PSA test, fecal occult blood test, colonoscopy, prostate and colorectal cancer education at any participating SFL provider |
| 65+ if not eligible for Medicaid | All services above. |
