· The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) provides a qualified woman with full health care benefits through Medicaid at no cost or for a nominal copayment. Women screened through this program and diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer may be eligible for free health coverage through Medicaid which extends throughout the duration of treatment. In addition, Medicaid will cover all of your medical needs including treatment for non-cancer related medical services.

· In order to be eligible for screening through the IBCCP, you must live in Illinois. In addition, to qualify for mammograms you must be between the ages of 40 and 64 and to qualify for pelvic exams and pap tests you must be between 35 and 64. You may not have other health insurance and your income must be under 200% of the federal poverty level. If you are Medicaid-eligible, you are not eligible for IBCCP.

· For more information or to enroll, call the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Health-Line at (888) 522-1282 or visit http://cancerscreening.illinois.gov/aboutIBCCP.cfm