You may qualify for free or affordable breast and cervical cancer screening and follow-up.

You are eligible for the NC Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (NC BCCCP) if you:

  • Do not have insurance or your insurance does not cover screening;
  • Do not have Medicare Part B or Medicaid;
  • Are between ages 40-64 for breast screening services and 21-64 for cervical screening services; and
  • Have a household income below 250% of the federal poverty level. 

If you qualify, you may also get heart health screenings and support to improve your diet, activity and overall wellness through the NC WISEWOMAN Program.

Income Guidelines

These guidelines are for the NC BCCCP and NC WISEWOMAN programs.

Effective Jan. 15, 2025

Number of People in Family Unit

100% Federal Poverty Guidelines* (Annual)

250% Federal Poverty Guidelines* (Annual)

250% Federal Poverty Guidelines* (Monthly)

1

$15,650

$39,125

$3,260

2

$21,150

$52,875

$4,406

3

$26,650

$66,625

$5,552

4

$32,150

$80,375

$6,698

5

$37,650

$94,125

$7,844

6

$43,150

$107,875

$8,990

7

$48,650

$121,625

$10,135

8

$54,150

$135,375

$11,281

For each additional family member beyond 8, add:

$5,500

$13,750

$1,146

Example: If there are five people in the household, the yearly income cannot be above $94,125 to qualify for NC BCCCP and NC WISEWOMEN Program services.

*Note: The federal government determines income guidelines each year. Access current guidelines through:

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