BCCS definition
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BCCS is authorized by federal law 42 USC § 300k-- 300n-5 through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) via the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (“NBCCEDP”).
BCCS provides and/or assures the provision of breast and/or cervical cancer screening; diagnostic and support services including tracking, follow-up, and patient navigation; and individual Client education services.
Grant recipients will be reimbursed using the fee-for-service reimbursement method by submitting claims to BCCS Med-IT for direct clinical care services provided to Clients, which will then be paid by HHSC.
BCCS allows the provision of diagnostic services and Successful Respondents must ensure the program’s focus supports cancer screening consistent with the funding’s intent.
The BCCS program oversees the coordination of a Client’s services from screening through diagnosis, if clinically warranted.
Service codes are located in Attachment B, BCCS Billing Guideline.
Form A, Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) Program Certification is completed in its entirety at the time of applications and must annually certify that they do not perform or promote elective abortions and do not affiliate with any entity that does, as directed by HHSC, and for each program with TMHP and HHSC.
BCCS services are funded by a federal CDC cooperative agreement, federal TANF to Title XX funds, and State General Revenue.
The purpose of this Grant Agreement is to provide operational support for new service delivery sites to improve the health of low-income women in underserved communities by expanding access to preventative health care and support services, including navigation to established women’s health programs: Healthy Texas Women (HTW), Family Planning Program (FPP), or Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) program through Women’s Preventative Mobile Units.
Cost Proposal, Form D, BCCS Budget and required financial statements.