FAQs
The BCCCP is a State program that provides “free” breast and cervical cancer screening and follow up services for lower income women who are eligible for the program.
Women may be eligible if they are:
- Michigan residents who live in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties
- Between the ages of 40 to 64 or between 21 to 39 if you need a Pap smear or follow up after an abnormal clinical breast exam
- Uninsured (or underinsured)
- Have a household income that meets program requirements
- Some exceptions apply so call us if you have questions about your eligibility
- Office visit for a clinical breast exam
- Mammogram
- Pap smear and HPV testing
- Follow up testing if your breast exam, mammogram or Pap/HPV test is abnormal
- Help with scheduling your screening appointment
- Reminders about some upcoming appointments
- Personal support for any woman who wants a little extra help getting through
At your choice of more than 40 Detroit area hospitals, offices and community clinics that partner with the BCCCP.
Yes – there are no out-of-pocket costs for any of the covered services.
Women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer through the BCCCP are almost always eligible for treatment coverage through other BCCCP-related programs.
Unfortunately the BCCCP does not provide services for men.
- The BCCCP can only cover services directly related to breast and cervical cancer.
- However, through our community partnerships we can help women (and men) identify other possible sources of help for their other health care needs.
- To view affordable healthcare options, visit: https://www.michigan.gov/difs/consumers/insurance/health-insurance
- Healthcare coverage is available through the Healthcare Marketplace during open enrollment. Open enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace begins on November 1 and runs through January 15. Outside of that time, a special enrollment period may be available if you have experienced a qualifying life event, such as a loss of coverage or job loss. For assistance: Visit LocalHelp.HealthCare.gov or call the Marketplace Call Center at 800-318-2596.
- Depending on income and other factors, coverage may be available through Medicaid and the Healthy Michigan Plan. For assistance: Visit MI Bridges or call the Michigan Health Care Helpline at 855-789-5610.
- Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65 and 3 months after the month you turn 65. There are certain situations where you may be able to sign up for Medicare during a special enrollment period, for example if you lose employer-provided health insurance. For assistance: Visit Medicare.gov or call the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program at 800-803-7174.
Call the BCCCP at (888) 242-2702