The Texas BCCS program offers low-income women, ages 18-64, access to screening and diagnostic services for breast and cervical cancer.
Eligible Population
| To qualify, a woman must be: |
- Low-income (at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines).
- Uninsured or underinsured
- Age 40 – 64 years for breast cancer screening and diagnostic services
- Age 21 – 64 years for cervical cancer screening services
- Age 18 – 64 years for cervical cancer diagnostic services
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| High Priority Populations: |
- Breast Cancer: Ages 50-64
- Cervical Cancer: Ages 21 - 64 years
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Eligible Income - 2012 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (200%)
Family Size |
Annual Maximum Gross Family Income |
Monthly Maximum Gross Family Income |
1 Person |
$22,340 |
$1,862 |
2 People |
$30,620 |
$2,522 |
3 People |
$38,180 |
$3,182 |
4 People |
$46,100 |
$3,842 |
5 People |
$54,020 |
$4,502 |
6 People |
$61,940 |
$5,162 |
7 People |
$69,860 |
$5,822 |
8 People |
$77,780 |
$6,482 |
Effective March 1, 2012
Breast and cervical cancer screening services are available through health care providers across Texas. A list of contractors and the counties they serve is available on the Locate Services page.