Connecticut State Department of Public Health

 
Where can I get screened for colorectal cancer?
You can get screened for colorectal cancer at a clinic, hospital or doctor’s office.  Call your doctor’s office for help making an appointment.  Many insurance plans and Medicare help pay for colorectal cancer screening.  Check with your plan to find out which tests are covered for you. 
 
Will Insurance or Medicare Pay for Screening Tests?
Many insurance plans and Medicare help pay for colorectal cancer screening tests. Check with your plan to find out which tests are covered for you. To find out about Medicare coverage, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
 
The Bottom Line
If you’re 50 or older, talk with your doctor about getting screened.
For more information, visit  www.cdc.gov/screenforlife
or call CDC Info at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636). For TTY, call 1-888-232-6348.
 
 
 
Additional Information about Colorectal Cancer
Call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service (CIS) 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237), or visit its web site at: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal.  
 
For Medical information if you are 65 years of age or older, call 1-medicare (1-800-633-4227) or visit The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services web site.
 
 
Other Helpful Web Sites
 
American Cancer Society
 http://www.cancer.org
 
American Gastroenterological Association
 http://www.gastro.org
 
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
 http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/
 
C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
 http://fightcolorectalcancer.org/
 
Colon Cancer Alliance
 http://www.ccalliance.org/
 
 
 
 
Related Pages

US Preventive Services Task Force: Screening for Colorectal Cancer
http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspscolo.htm
 
 
Interactive Tool to Predict Colorectal Cancer Risk http://www.cancer.gov/colorectalcancerrisk