How Do I Pay for a Pap Test?

Below are ways to pay for a Pap test if you do not have health insurance.

• If you qualify for Medicaid, you may not have to pay for the doctor visit or for a Pap test. For more information, call the Medicaid Information Line in your state. Visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicaid.asp for an online listing.
• If you are age 65 or older, Medicare will help pay the cost of a Pap test, generally once every 2 years. For more information about Medicare coverage for Pap tests, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
• If you have a low income or no insurance, you can go to public hospitals or clinics for Pap tests and pay based on your income. Some states provide free and low-cost Pap tests to eligible women who may not be able to afford the test on their own. For information about where to go for free or low-cost Pap tests in your area call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237).