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% ofPoverty 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.