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 (2012)* 

Size of Family Unit

Poverty Guideline

250% of  Poverty Level

 1

$11,170

$27, 925

 2

$15,130

$37,825

 3

$19,090

$47,725

 4

$23,050

$57,625

 5

$27,010

$67,525

 6

$30,970

$77,425

 7

$34,930

$87,325

  8

$38,890

$97,225

  Each Additional Member (Beyond 8)

$3,960

add $9,900

  *The federal poverty level figures are updated annually.