Free Mammograms and Pap Tests in North Dakota
Fargo Cass Public Health helps eligible women in Fargo, Cass County, Steele County and Traill County receive free mammograms and Pap tests through North Dakota Women’s Way.
Women’s Way
Women’s Way is North Dakota’s breast and cervical cancer early detection program and may provide a way to pay for most breast and cervical cancer screenings. Women’s Way also supports women in completing their appointments by offering screening reminders, making appointments and transportation assistance. Limited diagnostic procedures are also available to women enrolled in the program.
The local Women’s Way coordinator at Fargo Cass Public Health serves women in Cass, Steele and Traill counties. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) distributes funding and oversees the national program.
Visit the North Dakota Women’s Way website to learn more.
Who Qualifies for Women’s Way?
You may qualify for free breast and cervical cancer screenings if you:
- Live in North Dakota
- Are age 40 - 64
- Are age 21–39 and need a Pap test, have breast symptoms or are at high risk for breast cancer
- Do not have insurance
- Have insurance that doesn’t cover Pap tests and/or mammograms or deductibles and/or co-payments for these services.
- Meet income guidelines:
Number of people in household | Yearly income | Monthly income |
|---|---|---|
1 Person | $31,920 | $2,660 |
2 People | $43,280 | $3,606.67 |
3 People | $54,640 | $4,553.33 |
4 People | $66,000 | $5,500 |
5 People | $77,360 | $6,446.67 |
6 People | $88,720 | $7,393.33 |
7 People | $100,080 | $8,340 |
8 People | $111,440 | $9,286.67 |
Each additional person adds $11,360 per year, or $946.67 per month | ||
If you'd like to learn if you qualify for free mammograms and pap tests, please complete this online survey.