Lung screening eligibility quiz

Question 1/4

Are you between the ages 50 to 80?

Lung screening eligibility quiz

Question 2/4

Have you smoked in the last 15 years? 

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Lung screening eligibility quiz

Question 3/4

Calculate how many pack years you have smoked.

A pack year is an estimation of the amount you smoked. So, if you smoked 20 cigarettes a day (one pack) for 30 years, your pack years equal 30. Or, if you smoked two packs a day for 10 years, your pack years equal 20.

How many years have you smoked?

One average, how many cigarettes did you or do you now smoke a day? There are 20 cigarettes in a pack.

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Lung screening eligibility quiz

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SCREENING NOT RECOMMENDED

Based on your answers, we DO NOT recommend that you get screened as you currently do not meet the guidelines set by the US Preventive Services Task Force.

However, we encourage you to consult with your doctor about your risk for lung cancer.

SCREENING RECOMMENDED

Employer-sponsored plan, State insurance marketplace plan and Individual plan

Based on your answers, we recommend that you get screened.

Screening is free for eligible people with insurance. There may be other unforeseen costs, so be sure to check with your doctor or insurance company. Not sure what to ask them? Review our Resources page for questions you can ask your doctor or insurance company.

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SCREENING RECOMMENDED

Medicare

Based on your answers, we recommend that you get screened.

Screening is free for eligible people with Medicare. There may be other unforeseen costs, so be sure to check with your doctor or Medicare provider. Not sure what to ask them? Review our Resources page for questions you can ask your doctor or insurance company.

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SCREENING RECOMMENDED

Medicaid

Based on your answers, we recommend that you get screened.

Coverage of lung cancer screening by Medicaid varies by state. We suggest that you call your Medicaid provider and ask if your plan covers lung screening. Not sure what to ask them? Review our Resources page for questions you can ask your doctor or insurance company.

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SCREENING RECOMMENDED

Uninsured

Based on your answers, we recommend that you get screened.

Many states provide free lung screenings if you meet certain eligibility criteria. We suggest you speak to your doctor to explore options. Not sure what to ask them? Review our Resources page for questions you can ask your doctor.

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Locate a screening center now.

There may be additional screening centers near you. Ask your doctor for more information.