Show Me Healthy Women
What is Show Me Healthy Women?
It is a project to improve the quality of life in Missouri through the cure and elimination of breast and cervical cancers.
Mission Statement:
The Bureau of Cancer Control and the Show Me Healthy Women Program support quality screening, diagnostic and treatment services in accordance with current medical standards of care for breast and cervical cancers for all women in Missouri. This is achieved by education, community outreach, and resource development in partnership with public and private entities, communities, and citizens.
The Show Me Healthy Women Program provides:
- Free Mammograms
- Free Clinical Breast Exams
- Free Pelvic Exams
- Free Pap Tests
- Free Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings – through the WiseWoman Program…More
You may qualify if…
- You live in Missouri
2. You meet age requirements
a.Eligible women age 50 to 64 may receive a pelvic exam, Pap test, clinical breast exam and mammogram.
b. Eligible women age 35-49 may receive a pelvic exam, Pap test and clinical breast exam. They may also receive diagnostic services for abnormal breast or cervical exams and tests.
3. Your family meets the income guidelines listed below:
The following information is used only as a guide and does not guarantee eligibility for free breast and cervical cancer screening services through a Show Me Healthy Women provider. Contact the Texas County Health Department to find out more about eligibility and making an appointment.
Grant Year 2019-2020 Income Guidelines
| Household Size | SMHW Annual | SMHW Monthly | SMHW Weekly | SMHW Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,980.00 | $2,082.00 | $480.00 | $12.00 |
| 2 | $33,820.00 | $2,818.00 | $650.00 | $16.26 |
| 3 | $42,660.00 | $3,555.00 | $820.00 | $20.51 |
| 4 | $51,500.00 | $4,292.00 | $990.00 | $24.76 |
| 5 | $60,340.00 | $5,028.00 | $1,160.00 | $29.01 |
| 6 | $69,1800.00 | $5,765.00 | $1,330.00 | $33.26 |
| 7 | $78,020.00 | $6,502.00 | $1,500.00 | $37.51 |
| 8 | $86,860.00 | $7,238.00 | $1,670.00 | $41.78 |
| Each additional person, add: | $4,420.00 | $737.00 | $170.00 | $4.25 |
*Clients must have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines. Adjusted gross income on tax return or net amount on pay stub determines income eligibility.
Insurance Status of Uninsured or Underinsured
Health Insurance Status ++
- No health insurance
- Health insurance does not cover services
- Client states she is unable to pay deductible
- Have MO HealthNet with Spend-down, but have not met Spend-down
- Income eligible for Medicare Part B, but unable to pay premium
- Clients eligible to receive Medicare benefits but not enrolled in Medicare should be encouraged to enroll
++ Women with full MO HealthNet (ME Code 05) Medicare Part B, POS or HMO health coverage are not eligible for services
Providers may use the Client Eligibility Agreement form to document insurance status of the client. Copies of these forms are located on pages 10.6-.7 or download a copy at:
http: health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/chronic/showmehealthywomen/forms.php
