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 No Insurance? We've Got You Covered!
Today in
Pennsylvania, because of the efforts of the PA
Breast Cancer Coalition and our grassroots
advocates, uninsured women of low or moderate income
who are diagnosed with breast cancer can get FREE
TREATMENT through the Commonwealth of PA's Breast and Cervical Cancer
Prevention and Treatment Program (BCCPT).
Women who qualify for this coverage can receive free
healthcare (except for nominal copayments),
including healthcare for medical needs unrelated to
a breast or cervical cancer diagnosis, throughout
their course of treatment for cancer or a
pre-cancerous condition of the breast or cervix.
If you have been diagnosed
with breast cancer and need FREE TREATMENT call the
Pennsylvania Department of Health's HealthyWoman program at
1-800-215-7494.
To be eligible, you must:
~ be uninsured or underinsured
~ be a woman residing in PA who is a US citizen or an
eligible alien
~ be under age 65
~ meet applicable income guidelines
The PBCC is thrilled to announce direct access to
the BCCPT program thanks to the extraordinary
efforts of both the PA Department of Health and the
PA Department of Public Welfare. Starting July
1, 2008, with direct access, more women are able
to receive the treatment they need through the free
treatment program.
The PBCC holds seminars
across the state to educate healthcare providers and
the public about this program. We have already
held successful seminars in Philadelphia,
Wilkes-Barre and Warrendale. Watch for a schedule so you can
attend a Free Treatment seminar in a city near you!
Upcoming Seminars:
Friday, August
14, 2009
9 am to 1 pm
Shriners Hospital for Children
Erie, PA
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
9 am to 1 pm
Harrisburg Hilton
Harrisburg, PA
Registration is required.
Please contact
Jennifer Fetich at 800-377-8828 x 101 to register
for a seminar, or if you would like information on hosting
or
sponsoring a seminar in your area.
Click to download
a Free Treatment Program flyer (PDF)
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