Wisconsin Well Woman Program expands services

As of July 1, women age 40 years and older now qualify for the Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP). WWWP offers support to women whose incomes are 250 percent below the federal poverty level and do not have adequate health insurance coverage. The service provides access to mammograms for breast cancer screening and Pap tests for cervical cancer screenings at no cost to the client.

If you are 40 years and older with a high deductible or no health insurance, and meet the income guidelines, you may qualify for the program. Income guidelines are updated annually.

The current income guidelines are as follows:

• Family size of one: Up to $36,450. 

• Family size of two: Up to $49,300.

• Family size of three: Up to $62,150.

• Family size of four: Up to $75,000.

• Family size of five plus: Add $12,850 for each additional family member.

The Oneida County Health Department assists women in multiple counties in accessing WWWP benefits, including: Ashland, Bayfield, Florence, Forest, Iron, Oneida, Price, Sawyer and Vilas counties. It is anticipated that this change could make hundreds of women eligible for these life-saving services, department officials said in a press release.

Local healthcare providers and public heath agencies also have information on how to refer women to the Wisconsin Well Woman Program, the release notes.

For more information, go to https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wwwp or contact the Oneida County Health Department at 715-369-6119.