"If you belong to the high-risk group for lung cancer, you will have a chance to receive a free LDCT screening.""

Private Insurance Plans

Private insurance plans cover LDCT screening for eligible people with no out-of-pocket costs. Eligibility criteria for screening: (1) age 50-80 years old; (2) currently smoking or quit less than 15 years; and (3) have a smoking history of 20 pack-years or more.

There may be additional costs for further scans, tests or treatments after the initial screening. Be sure to contact your insurance company to find out if follow-up procedures are covered by insurance and how much you may have to pay.

Medicare

If you meet all the following criteria, Medicare pays for LDCT screening with no out-of-pocket costs.

• Eligibility criteria for screening: (1) age 50-77 years old; (2) currently smoking or quit less than 15 years; and (3) have a smoking history of 30 pack-years or more.
• You must have a written order for lung cancer screening from your health care professional
• You must discuss the benefits and risks of lung cancer screening, as well as follow-up tracking and testing with your health care professional in your visit
• You must go to a lung cancer screening facility that participates in the lung cancer screening registry (clickable link) set up for Medicare patients or contact your health care professional for related information.

There may be additional costs for further scans, tests or treatments after the initial screening. Be sure to contact your insurance company to find out if follow-up procedures are covered by insurance and how much you may have to pay.

Medicaid

Coverage of LDCT screening in Medicaid varies by states. We suggest to contact your Medicaid provider (clickable link) and check if your plan covers LDCT screening.

There may be additional costs for further scans, tests or treatments after the initial screening. Be sure to contact your insurance company to find out if follow-up procedures are covered by insurance and how much you may have to pay.