Can I receive free testing, screening, and diagnosis for breast and cervical cancer in Maryland?
Yes, Maryland’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BCCP) provides services to women who are eligible.
What services are offered?
Clinical breast exam (CBE)
Mammograms (screening and diagnostic)
Breast ultrasound
Surgical consultation
Breast biopsy
Pap test
HPV test
Colposcopy and cervical biopsy
Case management and care coordination
How do I qualify for these services?
Residency: Must be a Maryland resident
Insurance: Lacking health insurance completely or unable to cover services in full
Age:
21-64 for cervical cancer screening
40-64 for breast cancer screening
65+ call for more information
Income: You and your household (you, dependents under 18, and spouse) must have a household income below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines
Family Size (Self, spouse, and dependents under 18) | Income (must be at or below) |
1 | $37,650 |
2 | $51,100 |
3 | $64,440 |
4 | $78,000 |
5 | $91,4500 |
6 | $104,900 |
7 | $118,350 |
8 | $131,800 |
How can I make an appointment or verify if I qualify?
You can call the number listed below based on city/county. If you are unsure of the best location to call, you can also call 1-800-477-9774 to discuss the best local program for you:
Anne Arundel County Health Department - (410) 222-6180
Baltimore City: MedStar Harbor Hospital; MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital - (410) 350-8216
Baltimore City: University of Maryland Medical System - (410) 328-4673
Baltimore County Health Department - (410) 887-3456
Carroll County Health Department - (410) 876-4423
Cecil County Health Department - (410) 996-5168
Frederick County Health Department - (301) 600-3362
Harford County: UM Upper Chesapeake Health Kaufman Cancer Center - (443) 643-3767
Howard County Health Department - (410) 313-0625
Lower Eastern Shore (Somerset County, Wicomico County, Worcester County) - (410) 548-5175
Mid-Eastern Shore:
Caroline County, Dorchester County, Talbot County - (410) 479-8080
Montgomery County (Primary Care Coalition) - (240) 890-6597
Southern Maryland: (Calvert County, Charles County, St. Mary’s County) - (301) 609-6852
Upper Eastern Shore: (Kent County, Queen Anne’s County)
Western Maryland: (Allegany County, Garrett County, Washington County) - (301) 759-5083
Our support team is available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 9 pm EST, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm EST. We can be reached via email at support@vitablehealth.com or (484) 416-0769.