Free testing is available for breast and cervical cancer Paynesville Area Hospital has received a grant for women 18 years of age and older who are uninsured or underinsured for a clinical breast exam, pap smear, pelvic exam, mammogram [screening or diagnostic for women over 40], if indicated, and colonoposcopy, if indicated. For more information, contact Bev Mueller, 320-243-7708. Eligibility guidelines are as follows: Eligibility Guidelines For Free Testing � Uninsured or Underinsured [limited coverage, unmet deductible, co-payment] � Age - Breast screening: 40 or older [<40 if symptoms]; Cervical screening: age 18 or previous known problem. � Income - at or below these cutoffs: Maximum Allowable Gross Income Household Monthly Annual 1 1,644 19,725 2 2,210 26,525 3 2,777 33,325 4 3,344 40,125 5 3,910 46,925 6 4,477 53,725 Per add'l indiv/ 567 6,800 Note: These guidelines change yearly. Women should check with their individual screening clinics for exact cutoffs or for more up-to-date information. If you fall within these guidelines and are in the opposite year of Medicare paying, you may be covered under this program. Call Bev Mueller at above number., Self-employed or farmers: Use household net income after deducting business expenses. Return to Newsletter