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 (2013)* 

Size of Family Unit

Poverty Guideline

250% of  Poverty Level

 1

$11,490

$28,725

 2

$15,510

$38,775

 3

$19,530

$48,825

 4

$23,550

$58,875

 5

$27,570

$68,925

 6

$31,590

$78,975

 7

$35,610

$89,025

  8

$39,630

$99,075

  Each Additional Member (Beyond 8)

$4,020

add $10,050

  *The federal poverty level figures are updated annually.

 

Updated 01/25/13