What is the Every Woman Matters (EWM) screening program?
Screening means regular testing (such as a mammogram or Pap test) to see if a person is healthy or sick. Eligibility criteria to receive services allowed through EWM is based on age, personal and family history, and if a client is due for screening based upon screening guidelines.
Breast and cervical cancer screening:
• Pelvic exam
• Pap test
• Clinical breast exam
• Screening mammogram
Heart disease and diabetes screening:
• Blood pressure check
• Cholesterol check
• Blood sugar (glucose) check
• Health and wellness information
EWM utilizes the U.S. Preventive Services Screening Task Force (USPSTF) Guidelines.
For clients that have been screened and have at least one risk factor, they may be eligible to take part in
FREE or reduced cost Healthy Behavior Support Services through a local Health Coach. These support services help clients reach their weight, fitness, and nutrition goals. Nebraska also has Quitline tools for clients that smoke and want to quit.
Healthy Behavior Support Services
How do I qualify and enroll in the EWM screening program?
| Gender: | Females Only |
| Age: | 21-64**
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| Income: | Must meet
Income Guidelines |
| Insurance: | CLIENT CANNOT HAVE INSURANCE |
| Citizenship: | Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident**
*must provide front-back copy of Permanent Residency card |
| Health Status: | Open to anyone who meets above criteria |
| Enrollment: | If you are a woman between 21-64** years old and you are in need of SCREENING tests and a well-woman exam, request a Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire (HLQ) to enroll by: |
**Clients outside of age parameters who meet program guidelines and do not have Medicaid/Medicare coverage will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Medicaid Expansion: Heritage Health Adult expands Medicaid to lower income adults (age 19 to 64) who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level. Nebraska Medicaid will begin accepting applications for HHA starting August 1, 2020. Benefits will begin on October 1, 2020. For more information or to see if you are eligible please visit the Medicaid Expansion web site.
When you enroll:
- Fill out the Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire (HLQ), as it will help EWM and NCP determine what services are best for you.
- Please be sure to answer all questions. If you don't we will call you or send the form back and this could delay important health screenings.
- Do not make an appointment with your health care provider until you receive a Screening Card from the EWM office for the services that you are eligible for.
- If you are not eligible for services, you can still get health education.
Common questions and answers
You have to be at least age 21 to qualify for screening services. (see table above)
In order to qualify, your income must be below a certain level. See the
Income Guidelines.
You will not qualify to get
screening services (regular checks to see if you are healthy) like mammograms or Pap tests because those will be covered by your insurance.
You either need to be a US Citizen OR a permanent resident. If you are a permanent resident, we will need a copy of your residency card to verify your eligibility.
If you are not a citizen or qualified resident, the program cannot provide services. However, you can check with your doctor's office or call the Susan G. Komen Foundation for help at (877) 465-6636.
See the table above for more information. Once you have found out that you are eligible, you must go to one of our contracted providers. Call your doctor's office and ask if they are an EWM provider, or check out the
contracted provider list.
No, but they can enroll in the Nebraska Colon Cancer Screening Program
if they are ages 45 and over.
No. The EWM screening program only has funds for screening services.
You may be eligible for Nebraska Medicaid to pay for your cancer treatment through a special program called the Women's Cancer program. Only those with no other health insurance are eligible. EWM nurses will contact you to assist with this process.