Regardless of which Kaiser Permanente Individual and Family Plan you are on, the cost for an annual routine Pap smear and mammogram will be either ‘no charge’ or a flat fee of $10.00. A deductible does not apply to these preventive tests, even if the results come back abnormal. However, if a follow-up pap smear and/or mammogram are needed, then the cost will be subject to the deductible, if you are on a deductible plan. If you are on a non-deductible plan, then the cost will be $10.
A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. Generally, it is recommended every 3 years starting at age 21, or earlier if the woman is sexually active. The test is done as part of a routine pelvic exam, so the cost for the actual exam is included in the fee for the doctor’s visit. The Pap smear is a lab test and will be separate from the doctor’s visit. It will either be ‘no charge’ or $10, depending on the plan you are on.
A mammogram is an x-ray which helps detect breast cancer. It is recommended every 1 to 2 years for women age 40 to 74. Women age 75 and older may want to ask their doctor about whether they need this test.
Your doctor may recommend either of the above tests at a younger age if you or your family has a history of cancer, or if other risk factors apply.
Having these preventive tests done routinely is a good way of taking care of yourself at minimal cost.
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