· Low-income Kentucky residents who have been screened through a local health department and diagnosed with breast and/or cervical cancer are eligible to receive treatment through Medicaid.

· In order to be eligible for cancer treatment coverage, you must have been screened and diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer by the Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program through a local health department, you are 40-64 years of age with no comprehensive health insurance coverage or Medicare, must meet satisfactory immigration status, is a Kentucky resident, and your income is at or below 250% of federal poverty level. For a family of 3, this is an annual income of no more than $45,775.

· Some of the benefits include hospital and physician services, emergency care, vision, and dental care, prescription drugs, and laboratory services.

· You can pick up an application at your local health department or for more information, call the Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program at (502) 564-2154 or visit online at http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/info/wpmh/cancerscreening.htm.