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Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000

On October 24, 2000, President William Clinton signed into law the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-354). (PDF-115KB) This Act gives states the option to provide medical assistance through Medicaid to eligible women who were screened for and found to have breast or cervical cancer, including precancerous conditions, through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP).

On January 15, 2002, President Bush signed the Native American Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Technical Amendment Act of 2001 (Public Law No. 107-121). (PDF-33KB) This bill amends title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify that Indian women with breast or cervical cancer who are eligible for health services provided under a medical care program of the Indian Health Service or of a tribal organization are included in the optional Medicaid eligibility category of breast or cervical cancer patients added by the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000.

NBCCEDP, which is administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and follow-up diagnostic services to women in need, such as those who are uninsured or have low incomes. In 2000, CDC began its 10th year of this landmark program, supporting early detection programs in all 50 states, 6 U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, and 12 American Indian and Alaska Native organizations.

Summary of Actions to Implement the Act

This section contains a summary of actions taken by states and affected territories and tribal organizations to accept and implement the Medicaid option provided for by the Act. In some cases, legislative action will not be necessary; only administrative actions will be required.

As of May 2004, all states have completed all steps required to accept the new Medicaid option.

Legislation
Choose the state or "All States + U.S." for a list of bills, bill status, and bill summaries directly related to the new Medicaid option. The links lead directly to the results of a search of CDC's Cancer Legislation Database, which has not been updated since January 2005.

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Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Medicaid Plan Revisions as of 1/10/03
The Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson has approved a total of 48 states' and the District of Columbia's proposals to expand Medicaid benefits to uninsured women who are diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer through a federal screening program. For additional information, read the press release.

Guidance on Implementing the Act

What is the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act?

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Page last reviewed: June 27, 2007
Page last updated: June 27, 2007
Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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