Don’t forget to schedule an appointment
Don’t forget to schedule an appointment
with your healthcare team.
insurance & options
I HAVE MEDICARE OR
PRIVATE INSURANCE
PRIVATE INSURANCE
Medicare covers yearly screenings for at-risk patients who are 50 to 77 years old. Most commercial insurance plans cover screenings for high-risk patients who are 50 to 80 years old. Check with your insurance plan to learn about coverage.4,5
I DON'T HAVE INSURANCE
If you do not have insurance, certain state or local agencies may provide a screening at little or no cost.9
I am a Veteran and get my care at the VA
The VA covers yearly screenings for at-risk patients who are 50 to 80 years old. To find out if lung cancer screening is recommended for you, talk with your VA health care team. Please visit the VA website to learn more.10
I have Medicaid
Medicaid programs vary in coverage and eligibility criteria for coverage.
This is not a guarantee of coverage. Talk to your doctor or healthcare team regarding what's covered within your insurance.
resources for you
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT
LUNG CANCER SCREENING?
Learn about the scan and its benefits.6
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A SCREENING?
Screenings are recommended for those who are at high risk and meet the USPSTF (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force) criteria.8
WHAT SHOULD I ASK MY DOCTOR?
You may want to bring up these questions about the scan to your healthcare provider.
what should i expect?
Everything you need to know about what happens before and after the scan.
i have my results—now what?
Here's what you need to know to understand your screening results.
WHAT IF I HAVE SCANXIETY?
It's normal to have anxiety about your lung cancer screening.11 Here's information to put you at ease.
resources for healthcare providers
OFFICE RESOURCES
Download and display these posters and info sheets in your practice to remind patients of the importance of regular lung cancer screenings.
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de Koning HJ, van der Aalst CM, de Jong PA, et al. Reduced lung-cancer mortality with volume CT screening in a randomized trial. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(6):503-513. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1911793
de Koning HJ, van der Aalst CM, de Jong PA, et al. Reduced lung-cancer mortality with volume CT screening in a randomized trial. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(6):503-513. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1911793
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American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team. Can lung cancer be found early? American Cancer Society. Updated January 29, 2024. Accessed April 6, 2026. https://www.cancer.org/
cancer/ lung-cancer/ detection-diagnosis-staging/detection.html American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team. Can lung cancer be found early? American Cancer Society. Updated January 29, 2024. Accessed April 6, 2026. https://www.cancer.org/
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Lung cancer screening. New York State Department of Health. Updated November 2025. Accessed April 6, 2026. https://www.health.ny.gov/
diseases/cancer/ lung/screening.htm Lung cancer screening. New York State Department of Health. Updated November 2025. Accessed April 6, 2026. https://www.health.ny.gov/
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Lung cancer screenings. Medicare.gov. Accessed April 6, 2026. https://www.medicare.gov/
coverage/lung-cancer-screenings Lung cancer screenings. Medicare.gov. Accessed April 6, 2026. https://www.medicare.gov/
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Screening for lung cancer. Centers for Disease Control. Accessed April 6, 2026. Updated October 15, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/
lung-cancer/screening/ index.html Screening for lung cancer. Centers for Disease Control. Accessed April 6, 2026. Updated October 15, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/
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Low-dose CT scan. City of Hope. Last reviewed April 25, 2022. Accessed April 6, 2026. https://www.cancercenter.com/
cancer-types/lung-cancer/ diagnosis-and-detection/low-dose-ct-scan Low-dose CT scan. City of Hope. Last reviewed April 25, 2022. Accessed April 6, 2026. https://www.cancercenter.com/
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Low-dose spiral CT scans for early lung cancer detection. US Department of Energy. Accessed June 2, 2026. https://www.energy.gov/ehss/low-dose-spiral-ct-scans-early-lung-cancer-detection?
Low-dose spiral CT scans for early lung cancer detection. US Department of Energy. Accessed June 2, 2026. https://www.energy.gov/ehss/low-dose-spiral-ct-scans-early-lung-cancer-detection?
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US Preventive Services Task Force, Krist AH, Davidson KW, et al. Screening for lung cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2021;325(10):962-970. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.1117
US Preventive Services Task Force, Krist AH, Davidson KW, et al. Screening for lung cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2021;325(10):962-970. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.1117
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Should you get a lung screening? Lung Cancer Initiative. Accessed June 2, 2026. https://lungcancerinitiative.org/lung-cancer-screening-saves-lives/lung-screening-saves-lives-patient-resources/
Should you get a lung screening? Lung Cancer Initiative. Accessed June 2, 2026. https://lungcancerinitiative.org/lung-cancer-screening-saves-lives/lung-screening-saves-lives-patient-resources/
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VA raises awareness about lung cancer screening. VA National Oncology Program. Accessed April 21, 2026. https://www.cancer.va.gov/lung-cancer-screening-month.html#:~:text=Lung%20cancer%20is%20the%20leading,no%20cost%2C%20with%20no%20copay
VA raises awareness about lung cancer screening. VA National Oncology Program. Accessed April 21, 2026. https://www.cancer.va.gov/lung-cancer-screening-month.html#:~:text=Lung%20cancer%20is%20the%20leading,no%20cost%2C%20with%20no%20copay
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Derry-Vick HM, Heathcote LC, Glesby N, et al. Scanxiety among adults with cancer: a scoping review to guide research and interventions. Cancers (Basel). 2023;22;15(5):1381. doi: 10.3390/cancers15051381
Derry-Vick HM, Heathcote LC, Glesby N, et al. Scanxiety among adults with cancer: a scoping review to guide research and interventions. Cancers (Basel). 2023;22;15(5):1381. doi: 10.3390/cancers15051381
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This PSA was made possible by Genentech with guidance from 501(c)(3) tax-exempt lung cancer patient groups.