Tennesee Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (TBCCEDP)
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- The Tennessee Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides eligible women with breast and cervical cancer screening at no cost. Women who are screened though this program and diagnosed with breast and/or cervical cancer may be eligible for treatment through TennCare, the state Medicaid program..
- To be eligible for screening, you must certain age, income and insurance status requirements. Generally, you must be at least 40 and no more than 64 years of age, have no or limited health insurance, and a family income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level (FPL). However, women ages 18-39, may be eligible under certain circumstance, if they otherwise meet the income and insurance guidelines. For a family of three, this is an annual income of no more than $42,925.
- Women screened through this program and diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer may be eligible for medical care through TennCare, the state Medicaid program. Medicaid coverage will last throughout the duration of cancer treatment. In addition, Tenncare will cover all of your medical needs including treatment for non-cancer related medical services.
- For more information, please call the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Their toll free number is (877) 96 - WOMEN (877-969-6636) or visit http://www2.state.tn.us/health/BCC/index.htm.
