Early Detection Works Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection Program in Kansas. Welcome!

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1 Early Detection Works Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection Program in Kansas Welcome! Our Mission: Protect and improve the health and environment for all Kansas residents.

2 Early Detection Does Work 1.) Early Detection Works Program (EDW) 2.) EDW History 3.) Elegibility- Who Qualifies? 4.) What does EDW offer? 5.) How to enroll in EDW? 6.) Sharing is Caring! 7.) Questions?

3 Early Detection Works Mission: Reduce the number of deaths of Kansas women caused by breast and cervical cancer. To complete this misión, Early Detection Works provides the following services: Education Screening Diagnostic Follow Up Access to Treatment

4 History Early detection screening impacts the survival of breast and cervical cancer, but the cost of the tests was a barrier for many women. The Breast and Cervical cancer Mortality prevention act, of 1990, directed the Center of Disease Control (CDC) to create a program for medially underserved women. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000 (BCCPT) directed each state to offer screening, diagnostics, and access to treatment. Each state now has a program with federal funds for breast and cervical cancer screening. Early Detection Works (EDW) is the Kansas version of BCCPT.

5 Who Qualifies for EDW? Women residing in the State of Kansas Women between the ages of for cervical services Women between the ages of for breast services No Health Insurance Must meet Income Eligible (at or below 250% of the federal poverty level) To see if you qualify call the toll free number

7 Who Qualifies for EDW? Women under 40 years of age who are not eligible for EDW routine screening. Limited State funds may pay for diagnostic follow-up tests for women with breast or cervical cancer symptoms, or with a history of breast cancer. The funding source is restricted to women who are Medicaid eligible (i.e., citizens of the United States and documented legal resident for 5 years or more.) If you are a woman under the age of 40 with breast or cervical cancer symptoms, or with a personal history of cancer, talk with a EDW program Nurse.

8 Income Eligibility Based on 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines Family Size Monthly Maximun Anual Maximum 1 $2,513 $30,150 2 $3,383 $40,600 3 $4,254 $51,050 4 $5,125 $61,500 5 $5,996 $71,950 6 $6,867 $82,400 7 $7,738 $92,850 8 $8,608 $103,300 For households with more than 8 persons, add $10,400 per each additional person. Spring 2017; guidelines updated annually. Our mission: Protect and enhance the health and environment of all the citizens of Kansas

9 Free Breast Cancer Screening Exams Screening includes routine tests to check for symptoms of breast cancer. Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) Routine Screening Mammogram You do not need to have symptoms to be eligible for a screening test. Maintaining a regular screening routine increases the chances of finding cancer before it spreads to other parts of the body.

10 Free Diagnostic Follow Up If breast cancer symptoms are found in screening test, EDW pays for these follow-up tests: Diagnostic mammogram Breast Ultrasound Breast Biopsy These tests determine whether symptoms are cancerous.

11 Access to Treatment What happens if you are diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer? If cancer is diagnosed through EDW, the program offers access to treatment through agreements between EDW, KanCare, and contacted health care providers. KanCare / Kansas Medicaid requires 5 years legal documented residency or U.S. citizenship.

12 Free Cervical Cancer Screening Exams EDW pays for a Pap smear to test for cervical cancer. Per CDC guidelines, EDW pays for a Pap smear every 3 years for women of normal risk, or every 5 years with HPV co-testing. Women at higher risk may be recommended to get these tests more frequently. Most cervical cancers are related to Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

How do you Enroll? Call the toll-free number 1-877-275-5302 or call your regional EDW office.

13 How do you Enroll? Call the toll-free number or call your regional EDW office. EDW staff will ask questions by phone, in the office or during a outreach event, to see if you qualify. Enrollment must be reassessed if you have a change in income or insurance status. Women should consult with EDW again if they have not used their enrollment number within 90 days.

14 How to get the service done If you qualify, you will be given an enrollment number. You will be given the phone number of a participating health care provider (usually the provider who referred you to EDW). You must call the provider, give them your enrollment number, and schedule your appointment.

15 Sharing is Caring! Early Detection Saves Lives! If breast cancer is found and treated in the early stages, the survival rates are nearly 100%. Early Detection Works! Spread the Word! Save a Life!.

16 Questions?

17 Thank You! For more information contact: Ana Guillen, RN Irma Robbins To enroll, call:

Protect yourself: Get screened for breast cancer

B Protect yourself: Get screened for breast cancer reast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women with the exception of skin cancer. Women should get annual exams from their healthcare provider