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To qualify for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP), a woman must have been screened and diagnosed as needing treatment for breast cancer, cervical cancer, or a pre-cancerous cervical lesion by one of the following programs:
· A provider recognized by the Well Woman Health Check Program (WWHP) administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS);
· The Hopi Women’s Health Program; or
· The Navajo Nation Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program.
Term |
Definition |
Well Woman Health Check Program (WWHP) |
A program run by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to help low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women get access to breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services, including: clinical breast exams, mammograms, pap tests, and pelvic exams. |
Hopi Women’s Health Program |
A program offered to women living on and near the Hopi Indian Reservation at the Hopi Health Care Center and Tuba City Indian Medical Center. |
Navajo Nation Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program |
A program run by the Navajo Division of Health offered to women living on and near the Arizona portion of the Navajo Nation. |
A Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program Referral Worksheet and Document Requirements (BC-100) form completed by the WWHP, Hopi Women’s Health Program or Navajo Nation Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program is proof that the person meets this requirement.
This requirement applies to the following program:
Program |
Legal Authorities |
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP) |
42 USC 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XVIII) ARS 36-2901.05 AAC R9-22-2003 |