What you can get, by age

What the program covers depends on your age and your Medicare status. Find your situation below.

Your situationWhat is covered

Age 50 to 64, or older without Medicare Part BClinical breast exam, mammogram, pelvic exam, and Pap test

Age 35 to 49Pelvic exam, Pap test, and clinical breast exam. Diagnostic services if an exam is suspicious

After a hysterectomy for cervical cancer or dysplasiaClinical breast exam, pelvic exam, and Pap test

After a hysterectomy for any other reasonEligibility differs — call to check

Income guidelines

Eligibility is based on household size and income. The current year’s guidelines are kept in one table on this page with a “last updated” date.

Figures pending: the currently published guidelines appear to be several years old and are being replaced with the current year’s before launch.

Gas cards

Butler County Health Department offers gas cards to Show Me Healthy Women participants. Early detection saves lives, and getting to an appointment should not be the thing that stops you.

How to start

Call (573) 785-8478 to find out if you qualify and to schedule. Staff will walk you through the income questions on the phone.