You may qualify for free or low-cost breast or cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services if you:
High priority populations most at risk for developing breast or cervical cancer are:
- Breast cancer: Ages 50-64 years
- Cervical cancer: Ages 21-64 years
You may qualify for MBCC if you meet all of the criteria below:
- Have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer
- Need treatment for a breast or cervical cancer
- Live in Texas
- Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
- Are age 18-64 years
- Do not have health insurance
- Have income up to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level
Federal Poverty Level
| Household Size | Monthly Maximum Gross Family Income |
|---|---|
|
1 Person |
$2,082 |
|
2 People |
$2,819 |
|
3 People |
$3,555 |
|
4 People |
$4,292 |
|
5 People |
$5,029 |
|
6 People |
$5,765 |
|
7 People |
$6,502 |
|
8 People |
$7,239 |
|
9 People |
$7,975 |
|
10 People |
$8,712 |
|
11 People |
$9,449 |
|
12 People |
$10,185 |
|
13 People |
$10,922 |
|
14 People |
$11,659 |
|
15 People |
$12,395 |
For households with more than 15 people add $737 monthly for each additional person.
Screening and Diagnostic Services Qualifications
You may qualify for free or low-cost breast or cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services if you meet all of the following criteria:
- Live in Texas
- Do not have health insurance
- Are age 18 or over
- Have income up to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level
Additional Eligibility Criteria
Breast Cancer Screening Services
- Age 40-64 years
- Over age 64 years and not eligible for Medicare
Breast Cancer Diagnostic Services
- Age 18-64 years
- Over age 64 years and not eligible for Medicare
Cervical Cancer Screening Services
- Age 21-64 years
- Over age 64 years with and has had cervical cancer or moderate-to-severe cervical dysplasia and not eligible for Medicare
Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Services
- Age 18-64 years
- Over age 64 years and not eligible for Medicare