BCCCP Eligibility

To be enrolled in the BCCCP, women must meet the following criteria:

  • Have an income < 250% of federal poverty level (see chart below)
  • Be uninsured (NOTE: Women who are underinsured MAY be eligible for the BCCCP.)
  • Be age 40 - 64 for breast/cervical cancer screening and for diagnostic follow-up of breast/cervical abnormalities OR
  • Be age 18 – 39, have been identified with a cervical abnormality through the Title X Program, and referred to the BCCCP for cervical cancer diagnostic follow-up.


Note: Women who are enrolled in a managed care program, a health maintenance organization, or Medicare Part B are not eligible for the BCCCP.

 

Federal Poverty Level (2009)* 

Size of Family Unit

250% of  PovertyLevel

 1

$27, 075

 2

$36,425

 3

$45,775

 4

$55,125

 5

 $64,475

 6

$73,825

 7

$83,175

  8

$92,525

  Each additional member (beyond 8)

add $9,350

  *The federal poverty level figures are updated annually.   To obtain the most recent federal poverty level figures, call the Michigan BCCCP office at 517-335-9161.