Eligibility & Enrollment

When a person is in need of cancer screening they should not have to worry about how to pay. Having health insurance coverage may not be feasible for some, or even with coverage, the out-of-pocket costs may still be unaffordable. It takes time and energy to manage these details and that is where health district Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program (BCCHP) staff can help.

Eligible Men

• 50 - 64 may be eligible for colon tests

Eligible Women

• 40 - 64 may be eligible for breast, cervical and colon tests
• 19 - 39 with suspicious breast symptoms may be eligible for breast tests.

Income Guideline Examples

Gross Monthly Household Income 250% FPL

Household Size                   Breast, Cervical, Colon                      

       1                                              $2,658                  

       2                                              $3,523                                  

       3                                              $4,444                                  

       4                                              $6,285                                  

Add for each additional                      $921  

*Through a grant from Every Women Can, women may receive breast cancer services if they are over 40 and over the listed income level, OR under 40.

The program is part of the Washington Breast, Cervical & Colon Health Program, administered by the Washington State Department of Health and funded through U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as state and local grant funding. As one of six prime contractors for the state, Spokane Regional Health District’s BCCHP offers services in nine counties and partners with several community organizations and medical providers to help ensure services for clients.