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The conditions of eligibility for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP) are:
· Valid application (MA533);
· Screened and diagnosed as needing treatment for breast cancer, cervical cancer or a pre-cancerous lesion. (MA505);
· Under age 65 (MA501);
· Resident of Arizona (MA531);
· Social Security number (MA532);
· US citizen (MA507) or qualified non-citizen status (MA524);
· Not incarcerated (MA525);
· Apply for potential benefits (MA526);
· No creditable insurance or insurance that does not cover treatment of breast and/or cervical cancer (MA515); and
· Ineligible for any other AHCCCS Medical Assistance coverage groups (MA522).
The AHCCCS BCCTP Unit in the SSI MAO Office determines eligibility for BCCTP.
Term |
Definition |
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP) |
The BCCTP is for women who need treatment for: · Breast cancer; · Cervical cancer; or · Pre-cancerous cervical lesion. |
Customers eligible for the BCCTP receive AHCCCS Medical Services (MA302.1).
Customers approved for coverage under BCCTP are enrolled in AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) plan.
Customers do not pay a premium for coverage under the BCCTP. Customers enrolled in BCCTP do not have co-payments.
This requirement applies to the following programs:
Program |
Legal Authorities |
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP) |
42 USC 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XVIII) 42 USC 1396a 42 USC 1396a(a)(10)(G)(XIV), as amended by Pub. L. 106-354 ARS 36-2901.05 Title 9, Chapter 22, Article 20 of the AAC |