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Breast Cancer Early Detection Program
"A Breast Cancer Screening Program for California Women"

The Breast Cancer Early Detection Program (BCEDP) is a program sponsored by the state of California.  It pays for eligible, low-income women to have breast examinations and other tests that find breast cancer.  The goal is to find breast cancer early when it is more treatable.

GET THE FACTS!

• ANY woman can get breast cancer.
• Most women who get breast cancer do NOT have a family history of breast cancer.
• It is important that you get screened each and every year.
• Early detection with examinations and mammograms can save your life!

For women who are eligible, these breast cancer screening services are free of charge every year!

SERVICES PROVIDED

Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)
This program will pay for a clinical breast examination for all program eligible women age 40 and over.

Mammogram
The program will pay for a mammogram for all women age 40 and over.

Diagnostic Procedures
This program will pay for follow-up procedures needed to find out if a woman does have breast cancer.  The doctor will explain these tests to you.

We hope your experience with the BCEDP is a pleasant one and that you will get an exam and mammogram every year.

*IMPORTANT
If you receive a bill that you thought would be covered by BCEDP, call the Partnership at (916) 556-3344 for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY

Any woman who is 40 and over and is currently underinsured or uninsured by a health plan or Medi-Cal/Medi-Care may be eligible for screening and detection services from BCEDP.

* underinsured means:

• unable to pay co-payment or deductible

• unable to pay Medi-Cal share of cost

• limited or restricted coverage

APPLICATION

1. Call 1-800-511-2300 to see if you are eligible. You will be asked questions about your age, income, and health coverage to see if you can be examined in this program.
2. If eligible, you will receive an application and a list of doctors or clinics in your area. Use this list to call and make an appointment for a "clinical breast exam."
3. GO TO YOUR APPOINTMENT. Take your BCEDP application. Show it to the office staff at each appointment. This form lets the office staff know that BCEDP will pay for your appointment and tests. The staff will make copies and give you one back.

Take this application with you to every BCEDP appointment.

4. Keep all your appointments for exams or tests recommended by the doctor until you know you do not have breast cancer.
5. Examine your breast every month and get your yearly doctor exams and mammograms.

Find out about BCEDP because Every Woman Counts...Every Year!

The Gold Country Regional Partnership is a coalition of people and organizations from 13 counties in Northern California working together to save women's lives through early detection and screening services.  For information call the:

HEALTH EDUCATION COUNCIL AT (916) 556-3344