How we help

A Silver Lining Foundation’s (ASLF) breast health testing programs fund cost-free breast health testing for the uninsured, underinsured and/or those ineligible for other breast health testing programs, including those who are undocumented. Tests funded include screening mammogram, diagnostic mammogram, breast ultrasound, MRI and biopsy.

Who we help

ASLF doesn’t exclude based on age, residency, documentation or socioeconomics. The only requirement is need. We turn no one away.

How to request help

Step 1: Complete the request form

Step 2: ASLF staff will contact the individual named on the request form. The person requesting testing will then select their breast health testing site from among ASLF’s 16 partner hospitals.

Step 3: Once the intake form is complete, ASLF will send a service voucher to the client. During the intake process, clients will be asked if they would like to receive the voucher by US mail and/or email. ASLF will also advise of the approximate timeframe for mailing of the voucher. This voucher serves as payment at the time of the testing procedure.

Step 4: Once the client receives the voucher, s/he follows the provided instructions for scheduling her/his appointment.

Step 5: At the appointment, the client presents the voucher as payment and presents a form of identification. The client also presents her/his doctor’s referral. If a client does not have a doctor, the partner hospital will provide a doctor to receive the test results and communicate directly with the client.

Note:

• The voucher will cover any breast health testing that the hospital’s breast health professional team feels is indicated. If a client is scheduled for a screening and the radiologist indicates the need for diagnostic testing, the hospital can schedule that test without additional payment authorization.
• The voucher is active for 12 months from the date of issue. If it is determined by the hospital’s breast health professional team that a three or six-month follow-up is indicated, a new voucher does not have to be issued. Clients are encouraged to schedule initial and necessary follow-up testing as soon as possible. A reminder: breast cancer detected early has a 98% survival rate.