WV DHHR - WVBCCSP Tutorial - June 2009

WeWestst VirginiaBreast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program Tutorialƒƒƒƒƒƒ¾¾This presentation provides information and guidelines on the following WV Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (WVBCCSP) components:About the Program EligibilityCovered ServicesPatient EnrollmentVisit TypesEnrollment ProcessForms CompliletionInvoicingAbout the ProgramAbout tthehe ProgramThe purpose oof f tthehe program is toto help low--income, uninsured, and underinsured women gain access ttoo bbreastreast andand cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services.Special emphasis is placed on older women of low-income who are never or rarely screened for breast and cervical cancer.About tthehe Program (continued)The pprogramrogram is administered by the CentersCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the National Breasteast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). The NBCCEDP funds all 50 states, the District of Columbia,,, 5 U.S. territories, and 12 American Indian/Alaska Native tribes to ppgrovide breast and cervical cancer screening.DisclaimerThe ffollowingollowing policy isis notnot intended toto bebe aa setset of clinical guidelines for the general United States or WeWesst t VVirginia population. RatherRather, itit provides programmatic and reimbursement guidance.Screening Eligibilityƒƒƒƒ¾Screening EligibilityWoomen 2525 to 64 years ofof ageageIncome at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty ...