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Breast and Cervical Cancer
The Midland County Department of Public Health participates in the Michigan Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program (BC3NP).
BC3NP is a nationwide effort to decrease loss of life due to breast and cervical cancer. The program offers free breast and cervical screening services, follow-up care, medical referral, and cancer treatment to low-income women.
Services available through the program:
Screening Services
Women age 21-64 can receive screening services such as:
- Pap test, HPV test (ages 21-64)
- Screening mammograms (ages 40-64)
- MRIs - based on client personal and family risk
Diagnostic Services
If a breast or cervical abnormality is identified from the screening, the woman will be referred to community providers for follow-up. Over 75 diagnostic services are provided free of cost through the BC3NP. Some of these include:
- Diagnostic mammograms
- Ultrasounds
- MRIs
- Breast Biopsy
- Colposcopy services
- Colposcopy-directed biopsy services
- Medical Consultations
Cancer Treatment
In the event of a diagnosis of breast or cervical cancer through the BC3NP, a woman may be eligible for Medicaid coverage. If eligible, Medicaid will pay for all of her medical expenses for as long as she is being treated for the cancer.
You May Qualify if You…
- Are 40–64 years old, or
- Are 21–39 and referred to BCCCNP with an abnormal screening Pap test OR clinical breast exam that requires breast/cervical diagnostic services.
- Are a Michigan resident.
- Have no health insurance coverage, or
- Have health insurance that doesn't cover screening or diagnostic tests, or
- Cannot afford your deductible.
- Have a household income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.
To learn more about BC3NP contact us at 989-832-6661 or visit MDHHS’s breast and cervical cancer screening program webpage.
