What if a Pap smear comes back abnormal? Will the program pay for follow-up testing and treatment, if needed?
The Women’s Health Program does not cover diagnostic tests or treatment services for women with suspected cervical or breast cancer. If further diagnostic or treatment services are determined appropriate, a woman must be referred to a primary care or specialty provider; otherwise, other funding sources must be utilized. If you provide Women’s Health Program services to a woman who has an abnormal Pap smear or clinical breast exam, based on clinical protocols it may be appropriate to refer her to the DSHS Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. To locate and consult with a BCCS provider in your area, visit www.dshs.state.tx.us/bcccs/locator.shtm or call 512-458-7796.
Medicaid Women’s Health Program does not cover diagnostic tests or treatment services for women with an abnormal Pap test. If further diagnostic or treatment services are determined appropriate, a woman must be referred to a primary care or specialty provider; otherwise, other funding sources must be utilized. Referrals for breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostics, and cervical cancer dysplasia treatment: The Breast and Cervical Cancer Services program (BCCS) offers breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services, and cervical dysplasia treatment throughout Texas at no or low-cost to eligible women. For an overview of the BCCS program, download the BCCS 1-page flyer. To find a BCCS provider, visit the BCCS clinic locator or call 2-1-1. For questions about the BCCS program, contact the state office at (512) 458-7796. Referrals for patients with breast and/or cervical cancer: Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer (MBCC) provides access to cancer treatment through
