Cervical & vaginal cancer screenings
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides coverage for important cervical and vaginal cancer screenings to help women detect potential health issues early. These preventive screenings are typically covered at no additional cost to eligible beneficiaries, helping to support women's health and early cancer detection.
- Covers Pap smear tests to detect cervical cancer
- Includes HPV (human papillomavirus) screening
- Screenings are typically covered once every 24 months for most women
- Women at high risk may qualify for more frequent screenings
- Screenings are covered with no additional copayment or coinsurance
- Women enrolled in Original Medicare Part B
- Women enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans
- Typically for women aged 21-65
- High-risk patients may have expanded eligibility
- No cost-sharing for eligible beneficiaries
- Covered 100% when performed by Medicare-approved providers
- No deductible applies to preventive cancer screenings
- Must be performed by Medicare-participating healthcare providers
- Frequency limited to once every 24 months for most women
- High-risk patients may have different screening guidelines
- Diagnostic tests beyond routine screening may have different coverage rules
- Consult with your primary care physician about recommended screening frequency
- Schedule screenings with a Medicare-approved healthcare provider
- Verify specific coverage details with your Medicare plan
- Call 1-800-MEDICARE for additional information
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
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- Medicarecervical cancer screeningvaginal cancer screeningwomen's preventive carePap smear
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