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Texas Breast and Cervical Cancer Services and Family Planning Program Overview
– Fall/Winter 2008
The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program was established by Congress in 1991. Since the program began more than 194,300 women in Texas have received early cancer detection services with over 2,650 breast cancers and 7,250 cervical cancers and precancerous lesions diagnosed with program funds. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) oversees the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) Program as well as the Family Planning Program that provide an array of preventive health services to low-income Texans.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Services
The Texas Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) Program offers clinical breast examinations, mammograms, pelvic examinations, and pap tests at no or low-cost to eligible women at over 200 sites across Texas. To qualify, a woman must have a low income (at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines), no insurance, and be age 18-64.
BCCS program sites also serve as access points into Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer (MBCC) where eligibility criteria for MBCC may be determined. Low-income, uninsured women who are in need of treatment and diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer may qualify for medical assistance through MBCC.
Family Planning
The Texas Family Planning Program facilitates statewide delivery of preventive health care services to low-income women and men in Texas to reduce unintended pregnancies, improve health status, and positively affect future pregnancy outcomes. Services include medical exams, laboratory tests, provision of contraceptive methods, counseling and education. Eligibility for family planning services is based on client income, residency, and family size. Eligibility screening is usually done when a client arrives for his/her first clinic visit or over the phone when a client calls to make an appointment.
To find clinic locations for Texas BCCS or Family Planning please visit www.dshs.state.tx.us or call 2-1-1. For more information regarding this article please contact Gina Lawson, Outreach Coordinator, at 512-458-7111 ext. 6347.