- Option 1: Best Chance Network (BCN) Patient
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- She must meet SC state residency and identity requirements (refer to the Medicaid Policy and Procedures Manual – 102.03 and 102.02).
- She has been screened for breast or cervical cancer under the Best Chance Network program, diagnosed and found in need of treatment for either breast or cervical cancer or pre-cancerous lesions (CIN 2/3 or atypical hyperplasia).
- She is age 47-64.
- She does not have other insurance coverage that would cover breast and/or cervical cancer or pre-cancerous lesions (CIN 2/3 or atypical hyperplasia), including Medicare Part A or B.
- Her family income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
- She is not eligible for another Medicaid eligibility group.
- Option 2: Non-Best Chance Network (Non-BCN) Patient
- Women diagnosed by a non-BCN provider and found in need of treatment for either breast or cervical cancer or pre-cancerous lesions (CIN 2/3 or atypical hyperplasia) can be eligible effective July 1, 2005, for Medicaid coverage if the following criteria are met:
- She must meet SC state residency and identity requirements (refer to the Medicaid Policy and Procedures Manual – 102.03 and 102.02).
- She is under age 65.
- She does not have other insurance coverage that would cover breast and/or cervical cancer or pre-cancerous lesions (CIN 2/3 or atypical hyperplasia), including Medicare Part A or B.
- Her family income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
- She is not eligible for another Medicaid eligibility group.
