The State-funded Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP) supplements the Federal program by providing eligibility for women regardless of immigration status or age and for men with breast cancer of any age or immigration status. The state program also covers those who are uninsured or underinsured (including those with a share of cost or those eligible for Covered California).
Prior to January 1, 2017, coverage was time-limited (18 months for breast cancer, 24 months for cervical cancer). Reoccurrence of either breast or cervical cancer would not qualify for a new period of eligibility unless there was a new qualifying diagnosis approved by the state’s consultant.
As of January 1, 2017, an individual diagnoses with recurring breast or cervical cancer may receive an additional period of eligibility if the original period of coverage has expired and the individual submits a physician’s statement. The cancer may be located at the original location or a different location, but the individual must continue to meet all other eligibility criteria to receive the new period of coverage.
DHCS ACWDL 17-11 (April 12, 2017).