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% ofPovertyLevel
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.