PHONE: (410) 313-4255

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program’s (BCCP) goal is to provide adequate and timely preventative cancer services to women age 40 and over. Yearly breast exams by a health care provider, mammograms and regular Pap tests can help you live longer.

You may be eligible if you have:

• Limited Income and
• No health insurance or insurance that does not pay for yearly breast exams, mammograms, and regular pap tests.

The services provided at no cost are:

• Clinical Breast Exams
• Mammograms
• Regular Pap Test
• Follow up care for abnormal results.

The BCCP staff personally helps women through the process. If you qualify, the Howard County Health Department BCCP staff will:

• Provide a list of doctors from whom you may choose services.
• Schedule appointments.
• Arrange for transportation, if necessary.
• Provide interpretation services for non-English speaking clients.

To apply for the program, call the Howard County Health Department at (410) 313-4255.

The BCCP Program also provides upon request, educational programs on Breast and Cervical Cancer prevention and treatment.

Howard County Health Department
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program
7178 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, Maryland 21046
(410) 313-4255

PHONE: (410) 313-4255

Women of any age requiring medical services related to breast and cervical cancer may be eligible for this program. The program will pay participating health care providers for any further diagnosis and treatment needed for abnormal results.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Maryland Resident
• Meet the income requirements for the program
• Meet one of the health insurance criteria below:
• Be uninsured, or
• Have Medicare, or
• Have insurance that one of the following conditions are met:
• The deductible has not been met, or
• The services are not covered by your insurance, or
• The reimbursement paid by your insurance company is less than the State’s Medical Assistance rate.

Note: If you have Medical Assistance, you are not eligible for this program.

What medical procedures are covered?

• breast cancer diagnostic procedures
• breast cancer treatment procedures
• cervical cancer diagnostic procedures
• cervical cancer treatment procedures

To apply for the program, call the Howard County Health Department at (410) 313-4255

You will be asked to:

• Fill out and sign the application for the program
• Show proof that you live in Maryland
• Show proof of your gross household income

Howard County Health Department
Diagnosis and Treatment Program
7178 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, Maryland 21046
(410) 313-4255