Free and Low Cost Screening

Affordable cancer screening is available to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status.

Affordable Screening Options

Cost should never be a barrier to getting screened for cancer. Many programs offer free or low-cost screening services for those who qualify.

Insurance Coverage

Under the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans must cover cancer screening tests at no cost to you when provided by an in-network provider.

  • Mammograms for women 40+
  • Pap smears and HPV testing
  • Colonoscopy for adults 45+
  • Lung cancer screening for high-risk individuals

Community Health Centers

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) provide cancer screening services on a sliding fee scale based on your ability to pay.

Find a health center near you at: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)

This CDC program provides free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women.

  • Available to women who are uninsured or underinsured
  • Ages 40-64 for breast cancer screening
  • Ages 21-64 for cervical cancer screening

State and Local Programs

Many states offer free or low-cost cancer screening programs. Contact your local health department to learn about programs in your area.

Resources in Austin, Texas

Here are some local resources for cancer screening in the Austin area:

CommUnityCare Health Centers

Multiple locations throughout Austin providing affordable cancer screening services.

Phone: (512) 978-9015

communitycaretx.org

People's Community Clinic

Affordable healthcare services including cancer screening for uninsured and underinsured individuals.

Phone: (512) 478-4939

austinpcc.org

Texas Health and Human Services

State screening programs including the Texas Breast and Cervical Cancer Services program.

Phone: 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905

hhs.texas.gov

American Cancer Society

Information, resources, and support for cancer screening and treatment.

Phone: (800) 227-2345

cancer.org

CancerCare Helpline

Free counseling, financial navigation, and telehealth screening guidance across Texas.

Phone: (800) 813-4673

cancercare.org

CDC NBCCEDP

National Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program with referrals for Texans.

Phone: (800) 232-4636

cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp

Need Help Finding Screening?

If you need assistance finding free or low-cost cancer screening in your area, contact your local health department or call 211 for community resources.

📞 Dial 211

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