Administered by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), the Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Program provides medical assistance to eligible women who were screened and found to have breast or cervical cancer including pre-cancerous conditions.

Covered Services

• Breast and cervical cancer diagnostic procedures including
  ultrasound, biopsy, colonoscopy, surgical consultations, etc.;
    
• Breast and cervical cancer treatment procedures including
  cryotherapy, laser hysterectomy, lumpectomy, mastectomy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy;
     
• Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and a home health nurse,
  when required because of breast or cervical cancer;
    
• Medications required for the treatment of breast or cervical cancer;
    
• Medical equipment when required because of breast or cervical cancer; and
    
• Breast prosthesis and bras
    
• Breast reconstruction

Eligibility Guidelines

• Maryland resident (proof of residency is required)
• Do not have health insurance that covers the cost of the diagnosis and/or treatment services
• Women of any age
• Do not exceed income limitation (see income chart below)

2007 Annual Household Income Rrequirement

For more information about the Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Program, contact:

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Center of Cancer Surveillance and Control
Family Health Administration
P.O. Box 13528
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: 410-767-6787

Revised March 14, 2008