BCCS: Benefits

The BCCS program provides services for early detection of breast and cervical cancers. Each woman receives services tailored to her needs to help reduce barriers to cancer screening, diagnosis, and follow-up care.

Screening

  • Clinical breast exam: A health care provider (a doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant) looks at and feels the breast and underarms for skin changes or lumps.
  • Screening mammogram: An X-ray picture of the breast used to find breast cancer.
  • Pelvic exam: A health care provider looks at and feels the outside and inside of the vagina and genital area for changes associated with cancer or other problems.
  • Pap test (Pap smear): A test that checks the cervix for abnormal cells.
  • HPV test: The test looks for the human papillomavirus that can cause cell changes on the cervix.

Diagnostic

  • Diagnostic mammogram: An X-ray picture of the breast used to find breast cancer. This mammogram provides additional pictures using different angles than a screening mammogram. A diagnostic mammogram often is performed if an area needs to be seen more clearly than a screening mammogram.
  • Breast ultrasound: A test that uses soundwaves to take a picture of the inside of the breast.
  • Breast biopsy: Removal of a small amount of tissue from the breast to check for abnormal cells.
  • Colposcopy: A health care provider looks at the cervix with a special microscope.
  • Loop Electrosurgical Excisional Procedure (LEEP): Treatment to remove precancerous cells from the cervix.
  • Cervical biopsy: Removal of a small amount of abnormal tissue from the cervix.

Cervical Dysplasia Management and Treatment

Follow-up services and treatment of cervical dysplasia, which is the abnormal growth of cells found on the cervix, are as follows:

  • LEEP: Treatment to remove precancerous cells from the cervix.
  • Cervical cryotherapy: Freezing and removing abnormal cervical cells.
  • Cervical conizations: Treating abnormal cervical cells by removing a cone-shaped area of tissue from the cervix and cervical canal.

Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer (MBCC)

If you have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer and don’t have health insurance that will pay for your treatment, you may be able to receive Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer (MBCC).

Only BCCS providers can submit MBCC applications. Use the “Find a BCCS Provider” search tool on the right to find a provider in your area. Call the provider’s office and the staff will help you apply for the MBCC program. For more information about MBCC, visit Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.

Please call 2-1-1 or 512-776-7796 if you need assistance.