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Welcome to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program

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This program provides coverage for cancer treatment to eligible low-income California residents diagnosed with breast and/or cervical cancer. This program can help you if you have breast and/or cervical cancer and you do not have health insurance, or if your health insurance does not cover all of the treatment.

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BCCTP Applicant Section

BCCTP is here to help! The information on this page will help you understand if you may qualify for coverage, ways to submit an application, and answers to frequently asked questions. If you already have BCCTP coverage, you can go to the Member Section, listed at the top of this page.

BCCTP Medi-Cal Change in 2026!

Enrollment Freeze

Starting January 1, 2026, some new BCCTP adult applicants will no longer qualify for full scope BCCTP Medi-Cal coverage based on their immigration status. However, eligible applicants may still receive limited scope BCCTP Medi-Cal to cover treatment for breast and cervical cancer.

BCCTP Medi-Cal Changes in 2027!

Retroactive Coverage

Starting January 1, 2027, BCCTP retroactive Medi-Cal coverage will be reduced from 90 days to 60 days. If you are eligible, Retroactive Medi-Cal coverage may cover the cost of medical services and treatment you received right before you applied for BCCTP. Contact us if you want to apply for Retroactive Medi-Cal.

Fee-For-Service

Starting January 1, 2027, some BCCTP applicants will receive care through Fee-For-Service (FFS) Medi-Cal instead of through a health plan. To learn more about this change, visit the Fee-for-Service Transition | Medi-Cal page.

Medi-Cal Help Resources

Can I get BCCTP coverage?

You may be eligible for BCCTP if you:

  • Live in California
  • Have breast and/or cervical cancer and need treatment
  • Your monthly paycheck (gross income) is less than $2,660 before taxes are taken out for a household size of one (1) person.

Note: The monthly income limit changes based on the number of people in your household. If you are unsure if your income would make you eligible, but you meet the other criteria, you should apply.

If you are age 65 or older, or have other health coverage, you may still qualify.

Your monthly income helps us decide if you can get and keep your BCCTP Medi-Cal coverage. The number of people in your family who live with you when you apply also matters.

See the income information below.

Family SizeAnnual IncomeMonthly Income
1$31,920 or less$2,660 or less
2$43,280 or less$3,608 or less
3$54,640 or less$4,554 or less
4$66,000 or less$5,500 or less
5$77,360 or less$6,448 or less
6$88,720 or less$7,394 or less
7$100,080 or less$8,340 or less
8$111,440 or less$9,288 or less
9$122,800 or less$10,234 or less
10$134,160 or less$11,180 or less

Here is a video that tells you about the different types of income: What is Income?
For BCCTP, the family size is the total number of persons in the home which includes the applicant, spouse, and their children under 21 years of age.

Here are two examples of individuals who can get BCCTP Medi-Cal coverage:

Example 1:
I live with my spouse and my 21-year-old child. I get $1,000 each month from State Disability Insurance (SDI). My spouse also gets $1,500 each month from Social Security. My 21-year-old child gets $3,500 each month from their job.

In this situation, the income that counts is mine and my spouse’s. Our 21-year-old child’s income does not count.

My Income: $1,000
My Spouse’s Income + $1,500
My 21-Year-Old Child’s Income Does not count
Total Income for my household size of 2 is $2,500

Example 2:
I live with my spouse, my 28-year-old child, and my two young grandchildren. I do not work or receive any income.  My spouse works and gets $1,800 each month. My 28-year-old child works and gets $1,500 each month from their job.

In this situation, only my husband’s income matters. Our 28-year-old child’s income does not count.

My Income: $0
My Spouse’s Income + $1,800
My 28-Year-Old Child’s Income Does not count
Total Income for my household size of 2 for BCCTP: $1,800

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria for the program, or think you may, there are three ways to apply for BCCTP.

1. Visit an Every Woman Counts (EWC) Program Provider

Every Woman Counts (EWC) provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnosis services, at places close to you, if you meet certain requirements. To learn more about whether you qualify for breast cancer and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services, visit the Every Woman Counts Program Webpage.

You can find a local Every Woman Counts Program medical provider by going to the EWC Provider Location Tool. An EWC provider can help you apply for BCCTP.

If you want to speak with someone about Every Woman Counts, call the numbers below:

Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostics and Cervical Cancer Prevention

  • Call (800) 511-2300
  • Help is available 24/7
  • We speak English, Spanish, Arabic, Armenian, Cambodian/Khmer, Cantonese, Farsi, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese

2. Family Planning, Access, Care and Treatment (Family PACT) Program

The Family PACT Program provides family planning and reproductive health services at no cost to California’s low-income residents of reproductive age. The main goal of the Family PACT Program is to make sure that low-income women and men have access to health information, counseling, and family planning services to maintain their best reproductive health. These providers can help you apply for the BCCTP program. To find a Family PACT provider close to you, go to the Family PACT Provider Locator.

3. Apply at your County Social Services Office

A worker at your county office is there to help! You can find a local office by going to the County Offices Webpage.

The county worker will take your information to determine if you can get free Medi-Cal coverage, or if you can get Medi-Cal with a share-of-cost. Your county worker can provide you additional information about share-of-cost Medi-Cal.

If your doctor told you that you have a breast and/or cervical cancer diagnosis, tell a county worker so that they can send your information to BCCTP. A BCCTP Eligibility Specialist will call you directly.

BCCTP is here to support you during the application process. Contact us if you need help by calling 1-800-824-0088 or emailing BCCTP@dhcs.ca.gov. Leave us your name and a good phone number where we can reach you.

If you need someone to help you or obtain information on your behalf, complete the Authorized Representative forms below. You may submit these forms by email, fax, or mail using the contact information in the “How to contact BCCTP” section below.

  • MC 382 – Appointment of Authorized Representative
  • MC 383 – Authorized Representative Standard Agreement for Organizations

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What coverage do I receive if I apply for BCCTP?

If you are approved for BCCTP, you will receive  Medi-Cal coverage. Member Benefits/Provider Support is available to explain your coverage and can tell you the kinds of health care services you can use, based on your specific benefits. Just call (800) 541-5555.

What do I do if I need help paying my health insurance premium?

Do you have Medicare or other health insurance? If so, you may still be eligible for BCCTP. You may also be eligible to be reimbursed for your other health insurance premiums. Talk to your Eligibility Specialist to learn more and get started.

How long does BCCTP Medi-Cal coverage last?

You can access needed care as long as you need cancer treatment and meet other criteria. You must return an annual redetermination packet, which will be sent to you every 12 months by mail. You must return it by the due date on the packet, or you may lose your BCCTP Medi-Cal coverage.

What happens after I apply for BCCTP?

A BCCTP Eligibility Specialist will assess your application to enroll you if you are eligible for the program. We may need to ask you for more information to understand your situation better. You will receive a notice informing you if you are approved or denied. You may receive a separate notice from your county social services office regarding your Medi-Cal application.

If you qualify for BCCTP or Medi-Cal through the county, you will get a Medi-Cal card (also called a Benefits Identification Card or “BIC”) in the mail. You should show your Medi-Cal card at every medical appointment and at the pharmacy when you pick up medication. Your providers use it to view your BCCTP Medi-Cal Coverage and see if your services are covered.

The Medi-Cal card looks like this:

Medi-Cal BIC Card

What is Retroactive Medi-Cal?

Retroactive Medi-Cal coverage may cover the cost of medical services and treatment you received during the 90 days right before you applied for BCCTP, if you are eligible. BCCTP will send you a form to complete, which you must send back for Medi-Cal to pay the bill or receive reimbursement.

When you apply for Medi-Cal at the county, tell your worker you need retroactive Medi-Cal.

Note: Retroactive Medi-Cal coverage will change from 90 days to 60 days effective January 1, 2027.

How do I contact BCCTP?

Department of Health Care Services
Medi-Cal Eligibility Division
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program
P.O. Box 997417, MS 4611
Sacramento, CA 95899-7417

What If I am not eligible for BCCTP?

If you do not qualify for BCCTP but need health insurance coverage, you may qualify for low-cost coverage from Covered California. Apply online or call them at (800) 300-1506 (TTY: (888) 889-4500).

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