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1. Who is eligible for the North Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Control (NC BCCCP) Program?

North Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) is available to women who:

• Between ages 50 to 64 for breast screening services and 21 to 64 for cervical screening services
• Have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level
• Residents of Haywood County
• Uninsured or underinsured
• Without Medicare Part B or Medicaid

2. What services are offered through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)?

The services offered through the BCCCP are as follows:

• Assist patients in arranging diagnostic services with partner programs and providers Medical consultations
• Clinical breast exams
• Pap tests
• Screening mammograms

3. What if I need cancer treatment? Is there help available?

Breast and Cervical Cancer Medicaid (BCCM) provides funding for treatment to BCCCP-enrolled clients who are diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer and who meet additional requirements. To be eligible for Breast and Cervical Cancer Medicaid, eligible women must have been enrolled in BCCCP prior to an actual cancer diagnosis. Our staff can help you navigate the process.

Interpreter services are available at no cost.