Is the treatment for breast or cervical cancer covered?
• A. Treatment for breast or cervical cancer is not covered by the FPBP. Individuals with suspected breast or cervical cancer should be referred to the local Healthy Women Partnerships for screening and further diagnosis. Persons who are screened through the Healthy Women Partnerships and diagnosed as needing treatment for breast or cervical cancer may be eligible for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program if they have no other coverage. The list of Partnerships can be found on the DOH website: Heatlhy Women Partnerships • Q. Do all family planning providers need to indicate that services rendered are related to family planning? • A. Yes, providers must indicate that the claim is related to a family planning service in order to receive payment for the family planning services rendered. • Q. Are infertility services covered? • A. Infertility services are not covered. If you have any questions, you may contact the Office of Medicaid Management at medicaid@health.state.ny.usor b
