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Qualifications for Free Mammogram
Qualifications for Free Mammogram
Services can be performed at either Opelousas General Health System or the OGH Imaging Center.
Screening mammograms are approved on a first come, first serve basis.
You must meet at least 3 of the 5 eligibility requirements
- Strong family history of breast, ovarian and/or cervical cancer
- Mother, sister, daughter, grandmother
- Between the ages of 40-64
- No insurance or underinsured
- Insurance that does not cover preventative care
- Existing health issues related to breast health
- Meet income eligibility guidelines based on the size of your family
- Income guidelines are based on 250% of the national poverty level as published in the Federal Register. The guidelines listed below are based on the 2010 poverty guidelines.
- You should make less than the annual or monthly income that is listed next to the size of your family.
| Family Size | Annual Income | Monthly Income |
| 1 | $27,075.00 | $2,256.25 |
| 2 | $36,425.00 | $3,035.42 |
| 3 | $45,775.00 | $3,814.58 |
| 4 | $55,125.00 | $4,593.75 |
| 5 | $64,475.00 | $5,372.92 |
| 6 | $73,825.00 | $6,152.08 |
| 7 | $83,175.00 | $6,931.25 |
| 8 | $92,525.00 | $7,710.42 |
*For families of more than 8 members, add $3,740 for each additional member.
If you meet 3 of the 5 requirements - Please Call our
“Mammogram Information Hotline” at 407-4591
***You must have your own doctor’s order – Fax Number: 943-7182
*** If you are calling from a Clinic or a Physician’s Office – please call 948-5157
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