Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP)

Women who have been screened by a local health department and found to need treatment for breast or cervical cancer can receive treatment through Kentucky Medicaid Services.  This program became effective Oct. 1, 2002.

Women may be eligible for the BCCTP who:

• Have been screened and diagnosed with cancer by the Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program through a local health department.
• Have been diagnosed as needing treatment for either breast or cervical cancer, including a pre-cancerous condition or early stage cancer.
• Are younger than 65.
• Do not otherwise have creditable health coverage.
• Are United States citizens or qualified aliens.
• Are residents of Kentucky.
• Are not eligible for medical assistance in any other eligible group.
• Are not residents of any public institution.

Women eligible for the BCCTP receives the full range of Medicaid services, including: primary physician care; services and treatment at primary care centers and rural health clinics; dental services; independent laboratory services; emergency rooms services; inpatient hospitalization; vision services; screening services; and service and treatment at health departments.

Participants do not have to choose a KenPAC or managed care physician.

Eligible women receive Medicaid Services as long as they receive treatment.  Medicaid eligibility periods have been developed to reflect the average treatment standard:

• Breast Cancer - four months
• Cervical Cancer - three months
• Pre-cancerous Cervical - two months
• Breast Disorder - two months

Some patients may require longer than the standard period of treatment and may be granted an extension of Medicaid eligibility.  An eligibility extension form (MAP - 813D Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program Extension) can be obtained from the department's Web site or by calling the toll-free number at (877) 298-6108.  The request for the extension must be initiated by the treating physician. Once completed and received, EDS will manually extend the eligibility period and mail the recipient a notice reflecting the new eligibility dates.

NOTE: Women who require routine monitoring services for pre-cancerous breast or cervical conditions (e.g. breast examinations and mammograms) are not considered to need treatment.

A Medicaid application can be filed at your local health department when screening and diagnosis reveal the need for treatment for breast and/or cervical cancer or a pre-cancerous condition.

At the time of the application, the following information is needed:

• Social Security Number
• Health insurance
• Proof of immigration status for non-citizens
• Proof of citizenship
• Proof of ID