Women's Way

Contact Us

  1. Kjersti Hintz

    Women's Way Coordinator
    khintz@bismarcknd.gov
    Phone: 701-355-1580
    Additional Phone: 701-355-1577

Program Details

Women's Way is a federally funded breast and cervical cancer screening program that provides a way to pay for most breast and cervical cancer screenings. Women see their own doctor or nurse practitioner for the exam.


What is available?

  1. Clinical breast exams
  2. Mammograms
  3. Pelvic exams
  4. Pap tests
  5. Patient Navigation

Who might be eligible? A woman who:

  1. Lives in North Dakota
  2. Is age 40 through 64
  3. Does not have insurance or has insurance that does not cover Pap tests and/or mammograms or cannot afford to pay deductible or co-payment
  4. Is not enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare Part B
  5. Is age 21 through 39, and has breast symptoms (lump) or is due for a Pap test (or have not had a Pap test in the last 3 years ) or needs breast or cervical diagnostic procedures. 

Program Enrollment

If you meet the age and income guidelines listed here, you may call our office to have an enrollment form sent to you, or you may download, print and complete this form (drop off or mail to 500 East Front Ave., Bismarck ND 58504). You may also download, print, and complete a Spanish version of the form. A Women's Way representative will contact you with a decision on your eligibility. 


2022 Financial Guidelines


Household SizeMonthly Income Yearly Income

1$2,265.00$27,265.00

2$3,051.67$36,620

3$3,838.33$46,060

4$4,625.00$55,500

5$5,411.67$64,940

6$6,198.33$74,380

7$6,985.00$83,820

8$7,771.67$93,260




Each additional person adds $9,440 per year or $786.67 per month.

Enrolling in Women's Way is easy. Simply click on the information below, and the Women's Way contact information will be displayed for the Women's Way contact or enrollment site in your area. The listed contact can answer any questions you may have about screenings or Women's Way.



Women's Way Resources