Expansion Information

We are pleased to announce that beginning September 30, 2021 Ohio is expanding the Breast and Cervical Cancer program which will now offer Medicaid eligibility for a woman who meets all of the following conditions, in addition to Ohioans who are currently screened and diagnosed through the Ohio Department of Health’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP):

1.The woman was screened for breast or cervical cancer by a provider who either does not participate in or was not paid for the screening by the Ohio breast and cervical cancer project.

2.The woman is in need of treatment for breast or cervical cancer.

3.The woman has a countable income not exceeding three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level.

4.The woman is not covered by health insurance.

5.The woman is less than sixty-five years of age.

BCCP will be the access point for these women and will assist women with applying for BCCP Medicaid for treatment coverage. Patients who may meet these eligibility guidelines should contact the BCCP Regional Enrollment Agency by calling the main number: 

1-844-430-BCCP(2227).