Colorectal Cancer Screening Program

The Colorectal Cancer Screening Program (CRC was created to ensure men and women age 50-64, who meet the criteria for Michigan Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Program (MCRCEDP) eligibility have the opportunity to participate in colorectal cancer screening services. In order to be eligible for this program, you:

Must be between 50-64 years of age
Must have no health insurance or inadequate health insurance which is defined as health insurance that doesn't fully cover the costs of colorectal cancer screening, including colonoscopy
Income must be 250% of poverty or less:

$28,725/year for 1 person
$38,775/year for family of 2
$48,825/year for family of 3
$58,875/year for family of 4
Add $10,050/year for each additional person

To find out if you qualify for enrollment, please download and complete the Enrollment and Consent forms and mail them to:

Health Department of Northwest Michigan
ATTN: CRC Coordinator
220 W. Garfield
Charlevoix, MI 49720

or call 1-800-432-4121 for more information.

Downloads:
MDCH Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet

Colonoscopy for Dummies

Links of Interest

MCC Screening Guidelines [External Link]

CDC Colorectal Cancer page [External Link]

Love Your Butt [External Link]

Colon Cancer Alliance [External Link]

American Cancer Society [External Link]