Colorectal Cancer Control Program

 

 

Colorectal Cancer is highly curable when detected early!

 

Program Overview

The Allegany County Colorectal Cancer Control Program is a grant funded program that resulted from the Maryland Tobacco Settlement.

The Allegany County Health Department was awarded funds to provide screening services.

Who qualifies for this program?

  • Allegany County Residents
  • Age 50 and Above
  • Who are uninsured or underinsured
  • Who meet the financial guidelines listed in the chart below (must be at or below 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines)

This program provides education and screening services for colorectal cancer, free of charge, to those who qualify.


Federal Poverty Guidelines, 2009
Annual Household Income by Family Size
Federal Poverty Guideline 2008
Percent ABOVE Federal Poverty Guidelines that may be
used for eligibility to CRF Programs
Family Size
100%
115%
150%
200%
250%
1
$10,830
$12,454.50
$16,245
$21,660
$27,075
2
$14,570
$16,755.50
$21,855
$29,140
$36,425
3
$18,310
$21,056.50
$27,465
$36,620
$45,775
4
$22,050
$25,357.50
$33,075
$44,100
$55,125
5
$25,790
$29,658.50
$38,685
$51,580
$64,475
6
$29,530
$33,959.50
$44,295
$59,060
$73,825
7
$33,270
$38,260.50
$49,905
$66,540
$83,175
8
$37,010
$42,561.50
$55,515
$74,020
$92,525
Each Additional Person
$3,740
$4,301
$5,610
$7,480
$9,350
  • Federal Poverty Guidelines: http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/09poverty.shtml
    Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 15, January 23, 2008, pp. 3971-3972
    *Poverty Guidelines apply to the 48 Contiguous States and D.C.

    Please call to see if you qualify for these services and to make an appointment:

Allegany County Health Department
301-759-5121
or
301-759-5083

For additional information, click on the links below:

www.cdc.gov/cancer
www.fha.state.md.us/cancer

Allegany County Health Department
12501-12503 Willowbrook Road
PO Box 1745
Cumberland, Maryland 21501-1745
(301) 759-5000
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