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 the funds and has contracted with Western Maryland
Health System to provide the Clinical 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
This program provides education and screening services for colorectal cancer free of charge to those who qualify
Federal Poverty Guidelines, 2008
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 |
$10,400 |
$11,960 |
$15,600 |
$20,800 |
$26,000 |
2 |
$14,000 |
$16,100 |
$21,000 |
$28,000 |
$35,000 |
3 |
$17,600 |
$20,240 |
$26,400 |
$35,200 |
$44,000 |
4 |
$21,200 |
$24,380 |
$31,800 |
$42,400 |
$53,000 |
5 |
$24,800 |
$28,520 |
$37,200 |
$49,600 |
$62,000 |
6 |
$28,400 |
$32,660 |
$42,600 |
$56,800 |
$71,000 |
7 |
$32,000 |
$36,800 |
$48,000 |
$64,000 |
$80,000 |
8 |
$35,600 |
$40,940 |
$53,400 |
$71,200 |
$89,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Each Additional Person |
$3,600 |
$4,140 |
$5,400 |
$7,200 |
$9,000 |
Federal Poverty Guidelines: http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/0807poverty.shtml
Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 15, January 23, 2008, pp. 3971-3972
*Poverty Guidelines apply to the 48 Contiguous States
and D.C.
To inquire about this local program, please call:
Western Maryland Health
Systems-Wellness Center:
301-759-9355
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